Studio Orchestra and BBC Symphony Orchestra Core are great starting points if you are looking to move into Orchestral composition. Both packs are condensed versions of the Professional packs, so if you not quite ready for the Professional level yet, you can get a great upgrade discount when you decide to step-up to that level in the future.
Provided in this article is a general overview of each product and their typical usage, as well as a comparison chart that outlines the key differences between each product. If you are still undecided after reading, you can enter a support ticket below where an agent will be able to answer any further questions you have.
Spitfire Studio Orchestra
Typically, a Studio Orchestra user will be someone who wants to add orchestral elements to Pop records, or create more of a dry, early-Hollywood sound, for a film or television score. With a smaller ensemble, Studio Orchestra provides a slightly more intimate sound compared to the entire Symphony Orchestra.
BBC Symphony Orchestra Core
On the other hand, a typical BBC SO Core user will want to create large, orchestral scores, with greater depth and room ambience. This could be used for an orchestral score mockup as well as for modern cinematic orchestral elements. Additionally, BBC SO Core contains Percussion, Harp, and Celeste, providing the full orchestral package.
Library |
Studio Orchestra |
BBC SO Core |
Library Size | ~32.4GB | ~28.2GB |
Plugin | Kontakt Player (Free download via Native Access) | Spitfire Audio Plugin |
Minimum RAM | 8GB | 16GB |
Instrumentation |
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Percussion | None |
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Piano | No |
Separate purchase in |
Technique (Articulation) Customisation |
No (Economic and Individual Patches provided) |
Yes |
Microphone Signals | One - Tree Mix | One - Jake Jackson Mix |
Recording Location | Air Studio One | Maida Vale Studios |
Uses |
Pop Music, Early-Hollywood Dry Scoring Stage for film/ television scoring. Smaller Ensemble for tighter and intimate sound. |
Orchestral mock-ups, orchestral scores, and modern film scores with a more classical sound. |
Perks | Upgrade to Studio Orchestra Pro in the future with the cost of Studio Orchestra, at the point of purchase, deducted from your order. | Upgrade to BBC SO Pro in the future with the cost of Core, at the point of purchase, deducted from your order. |