Anyone jump on this ? I've had my eye on the symphonic series before they bundled them into one big package. Originally I was going to save up and buy Omnisphere 2 but this is looking like a good option too.
You get..
All 6 SYMPHONY SERIES libraries: PERCUSSION, STRING ENSEMBLE, BRASS SOLO, BRASS ENEMBLE, WOODWIND SOLO, WOODWIND ENSEMBLE
Total download size 165GB
For Komplete Owners you can buy it for $599 USD
"This crossgrade only works for users of KOMPLETE 2-11, KOMPLETE 8-11 ULTIMATE, SYMPHONY SERIES – BRASS, SYMPHONY SERIES – WOODWIND, SYMPHONY SERIES – STRING ENSEMBLE. You won't be able to install and activate this version unless you own one of the required products listed above! "
I'm tempted because I wouldn't mind having a decent Orchestral sample library. I'm not a composer, but i do like messing about with orchestral stuff for fun.
What's the quality like?
More here : https://www.native-instruments.com/en/p ... n/pricing/
Native instruments Symphonic Bundle is only a $599 crossgrade for Komplete owners
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- Banned
- 3889 posts since 3 Feb, 2010
Its nice to see this kind of offer, but wow i dont know what to think about NI.
NI released new library and also Essentials version of it but doesnt include in K11 ultimate wich came out just a year ago while other package of Symphony Essentials is included. Yeah i know its a new product, but exactly this library i see it as update to existing package of Symphony series rather then a new product. Am i the only one who thinks its a bit not fair for K11U users?
If its like Studio One 3.5 update would be threated as paid update from version 3 (yeah not the best example, but you get it what i mean).
NI released new library and also Essentials version of it but doesnt include in K11 ultimate wich came out just a year ago while other package of Symphony Essentials is included. Yeah i know its a new product, but exactly this library i see it as update to existing package of Symphony series rather then a new product. Am i the only one who thinks its a bit not fair for K11U users?
If its like Studio One 3.5 update would be threated as paid update from version 3 (yeah not the best example, but you get it what i mean).
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- KVRAF
- 10310 posts since 2 Sep, 2003 from Surrey, UK
And it's download only, so would cost me an additional £375 (boo to my ISP). It would be cheaper to fly to Berlin and pick it up from the NI office.
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- KVRist
- 195 posts since 24 Jan, 2017
It seems like a relatively good deal - during the NI Summer of Sound I got the three Symphony Packages for $450 total ($150 each, the crossgrade was 50% off). So $599 for all of them plus the new Percussion one sounds about right.
If the Symphony Crossgrades still get included in the 50% off sale next time it happens, that would make this an even better deal (theoretically you'd get the whole thing for $299). I'm not sure if I want to pay $199 yet for the Percussion, but if it gets a deeper discount (especially to $99) it's probably a no brainer to me to add on.
If the Symphony Crossgrades still get included in the 50% off sale next time it happens, that would make this an even better deal (theoretically you'd get the whole thing for $299). I'm not sure if I want to pay $199 yet for the Percussion, but if it gets a deeper discount (especially to $99) it's probably a no brainer to me to add on.
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- KVRian
- 716 posts since 20 Apr, 2017
That's a hard sell with the competition out there.
Personally just not a fan of the soundiron contribs for the set. The version I got with k11u? Winds and brass are all outta whack, phasey and f*ckin hard to get flowing just right especially the crescendos and shorts. Strings are alright if a bit cut down but I got lass anyway. Inconsistencies all over like any sample library so there's like nothing special goin on here. Just don't see the draw...
Personally just not a fan of the soundiron contribs for the set. The version I got with k11u? Winds and brass are all outta whack, phasey and f*ckin hard to get flowing just right especially the crescendos and shorts. Strings are alright if a bit cut down but I got lass anyway. Inconsistencies all over like any sample library so there's like nothing special goin on here. Just don't see the draw...
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- KVRAF
- 9790 posts since 18 Aug, 2007 from NYC
Will echo that about soundiron... phasey. lacking quality control.Armagibbon wrote:That's a hard sell with the competition out there.
Personally just not a fan of the soundiron contribs for the set. The version I got with k11u? Winds and brass are all outta whack, phasey and f*ckin hard to get flowing just right especially the crescendos and shorts. Strings are alright if a bit cut down but I got lass anyway. Inconsistencies all over like any sample library so there's like nothing special goin on here. Just don't see the draw...
Nice looking UI design though.
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- KVRAF
- 2912 posts since 13 Apr, 2008 from Charleston, SC
There are just so many better libraries out there for the money. You can get EWQL Hollywood Orchestra Diamond for this the price of the crossgrade, and it is TONS better than this. If you needed the solo instruments you could go for Symphonic Orchestra Platinum.
If you needed Kontakt specific, there are tons of options that work and sound better than this.
If you needed Kontakt specific, there are tons of options that work and sound better than this.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 8414 posts since 4 Jul, 2012 from Alesia
Cheers for the replies!
I think I'm going to spend it on something else instead. I doubt I would use a orchestral library that much, seeing how I prefer synthesis more than samples.
I think I'm going to spend it on something else instead. I doubt I would use a orchestral library that much, seeing how I prefer synthesis more than samples.
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- KVRer
- 8 posts since 16 Jul, 2014
Well it just cost me £ 24.00 to get the full version of Percussion.
I have the full version of all the other sections (I got them during the summer sale).
Someone on VI-Control told me that they got a voucher that allowed them to buy the full Percussion package for £ 24.
However, I had no voucher - so I emailed NI support and they told me that due to a technical error - my voucher hadn't been sent out.
So if you have the other full packages (Strings ensemble, woodwinds solo & ensemble and brass solo & ensemble) and you haven't had a voucher via email from NI - I'd get onto support right away.
At £ 24 it's a no brainer.
I have the full version of all the other sections (I got them during the summer sale).
Someone on VI-Control told me that they got a voucher that allowed them to buy the full Percussion package for £ 24.
However, I had no voucher - so I emailed NI support and they told me that due to a technical error - my voucher hadn't been sent out.
So if you have the other full packages (Strings ensemble, woodwinds solo & ensemble and brass solo & ensemble) and you haven't had a voucher via email from NI - I'd get onto support right away.
At £ 24 it's a no brainer.
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- KVRian
- 574 posts since 16 Jun, 2003
Who is your ISP, if you don't mind me asking? I'm guessing that you're somewhat "off the grid"?DarkStar wrote:And it's download only, so would cost me an additional £375 (boo to my ISP). It would be cheaper to fly to Berlin and pick it up from the NI office.
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- KVRAF
- 10310 posts since 2 Sep, 2003 from Surrey, UK
"Off the grid2 is generally a god place to be.
My ISP deal is 10GB per month for a fixed fee, then each GB or part thereof is charged. They used to have a free period of midnight to 0600 and that worked out well, but that's been dropped.
For those sorts of libraries I would need an Unlimited / Fibre products and that costs a lot more.
PS I will not go anywhere near BT, TalkTalk or Sky.
My ISP deal is 10GB per month for a fixed fee, then each GB or part thereof is charged. They used to have a free period of midnight to 0600 and that worked out well, but that's been dropped.
For those sorts of libraries I would need an Unlimited / Fibre products and that costs a lot more.
PS I will not go anywhere near BT, TalkTalk or Sky.
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- KVRAF
- 2772 posts since 22 May, 2017
Only $599?
That's a big "only".
That's a big "only".
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- KVRist
- 195 posts since 24 Jan, 2017
This is good news. I've also got the rest of the Symphony Series and I was bummed I didn't get this voucher. I emailed support so hopefully I'll get a response soonmikeybabes wrote:Well it just cost me £ 24.00 to get the full version of Percussion.
I have the full version of all the other sections (I got them during the summer sale).
Someone on VI-Control told me that they got a voucher that allowed them to buy the full Percussion package for £ 24.
However, I had no voucher - so I emailed NI support and they told me that due to a technical error - my voucher hadn't been sent out.
So if you have the other full packages (Strings ensemble, woodwinds solo & ensemble and brass solo & ensemble) and you haven't had a voucher via email from NI - I'd get onto support right away.
At £ 24 it's a no brainer.
