Covering full orchestra, string, brass and woodwind ensembles, classical and world percussion, Orchestral Essentials gives you the right ammo to start scoring for film, games or pop with the acclaimed “cinematic SAM sound”. For each of the orchestral sections, an essential list of articulations is available, as well as one expressive legato instrument and an inspiring set of clusters, textures and effects. Apart from these orchestral elements, you will also find a concert harp, church organ, ProjectSAM’s renowned Dystopia sound design, and, exclusive to Orchestral Essentials, an enchanting grand piano and harpsichord.

Orchestral Essentials follows ProjectSAM’s ensemble recording philosophy. Strings, brass and woodwinds were sampled as sections, as nothing beats the authentic blend of orchestral instruments in a concert hall. ProjectSAM captures this magic in various orchestrations; for example, imagine the noble sound of horns and trombones performing together naturally.

Back in 2002, ProjectSAM set the benchmark for ambient recording and affordability with the release of SAM Horns. Now, ProjectSAM does it again with Orchestral Essentials.

An overview of the Orchestral Essentials features and technical specifications:
Epic full orchestra articulations
Symphonic string, brass and wind ensemble articulations
Legato ensembles with real note transitions
Classical, melodic and world percussion including timpani and Japanese drums
Cinematic effects, clusters and percussive hits
Previously unreleased Piano Mystique and Harpsichord
Ground-shaking Dystopia sound design
Inspiring and thematic Multis
12 GB library pool (7 GB compressed NCW format)
1 stereo mic set per instrument (see instrument list)
44.1 kHz 24 bit audio pool
Kontakt Player 5 included with purchase
Internet activation required using product serial number
License allows for two simultaneous activations per licensee
Min system requirements Mac: OS X 10.6 or 10.7 (latest update), Intel Core Duo, 2 GB RAM
Min system requirements PC: Windows 7 (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit), Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2 GB RAM
Supported interfaces: Stand-alone, VST, Audio Units, RTAS (Pro Tools 9 or higher), ASIO, Core Audio, WASAPI
Not compatible with PowerPC Macs
Not compatible with Kontakt (Player) 4