Afflatus Brass by Strezov - Review

[@DarnKatarn]

Afflatus Brass is incredible. Having only purchased Jade, Afflatus Strings, and Afflatus Brass from them as of yet, I can't speak for all of their titles, but I now feel that Strezov Sampling is among the few developers that can ask what they ask for (regarding their typically high prices) and the customer isn't ripped off. All three libs have been exactly what I was hoping for, which does not happen often. People have opinions, of course, but this library, in my own opinion, is worth every penny. Its very easy to play, and, arguably more important, its flippin fun to play. Thank you for the review, Samuel! I'm sure you caught the update, which has proven quite fun to work with! Cheers

[@SecondTierSound]

I agree, and with the update it became a whole lot better. Cheers!

[@PraiseTracks]

They did such a great job with putting this together, I am loving the sound. Enjoyed watching your detailed take on this one, well done. MARK VII 😎

[@SecondTierSound]

Thank you Simon! Yes, is one of their best.

[@shadowgod-tunes]

I love this review this much. Afflatus Brass is awesome! I've got to purchase this.

[@ronricherson6685]

As usual, a very thorough and honest review. I just discovered Strezov today when someone mentioned them in passing and then I checked in here and saw your review. They sound really great, very rich and musical and the space is appealing to my ears. Many libraries sound dark and cold where Strezof sounds sonorous and beautiful. Again, IMO. The strings I heard on their website were just as nice.

[@SecondTierSound]

I agree. They have life. The strings are well known and popular.

[@VannKrakenGaming]

Another entertaining and informative review! I am putting this on my 2024 purchase list for a first bread and butter brass library beyond HOOPUS and Musio.

[@SecondTierSound]

In terms of price, nothing beats Musio. But for the next level...

[@Hartproduktie]

Great thanks great job and informative review, detailed take on this one

[@SecondTierSound]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Icefrysa]

I think Afflatus Brass can be the best Brass Library on the market. Okay, but there are a few things that bother me, which apart from instruments or articulation are still missing - this is in no hurry. Now for the first time, fix what you already meant and improve some of the dynamic levels of trumpets and cimbasso. I hope that they will do this for the first time in the 2024 update, as I have already seen some new patches being added. But as mentioned above, if you continue to work on this library and don't stop releasing updates like every other provider, it could become the best brass library on the market❤📯

[@watchaddicts1213]

I am thinking of buying Strezov’s French Horn Ensemble. I would if you like the French Horns included in Afflatus ?

[@SecondTierSound]

It's excellent!

[@aaronTmusic-250]

Are you working on a review for VWinds Clarinets? They are insane!

[@SecondTierSound]

I'm afraid not. Too many reviews. I've made a review of the VWinds though

[@aaronTmusic-250]

@@SecondTierSound I highly recommend them just for your everyday template 😄 And yes you absolutely have a ton of reviews! Thank you for all your hard work.

[@SecondTierSound]

They have asked me to do more. Maybe later

[@talnomix3164]

I dont share the opinion of most people here. Horns and trombones are good, but not excellent. The sound is a bit cold. Sound Quality is rather griddy than clear and brilliant. In recordings, the brass has much top end, which sounds crisp and clear always. In sample library, only few can deliver that brilliant high frequencies , and if they do, the rest of the library is not usable. Very sad! As for the trombones, these are some of the best sampled trombones i heard so far ! Great review!

[@SecondTierSound]

Great insights. Thank you

[@faragher]

@talnomix3164 You say that the Horns & Trombones are good but not excellent, then later say that they are some of the best you've heard. Could you clarify please?

[@DanielNicuCretu-ys9vq]

Que Grande e Dios!!!!Professional nbr.1❤❤❤❤Que vrersion de Cubase utilises???

[@SecondTierSound]

Cubase pro 13

[@DanielNicuCretu-ys9vq]

@@SecondTierSound Hola gracias .Si no pido mucho , el ordenador que configuracio tiene?

[@markdavenport2613]

Not familiar with this developer. Sounds fantastic. As for the Ensemble patches, do you have any control of what instruments are part of the patch or are you limited to what they provide you?

[@SecondTierSound]

Strezov has a quite a few fantastic instruments, for example their choirs. You cannot change the instruments in the ensembles. Cheers!

[@mr_don_key]

way too much blaring very quickly.. personally i don't dig the tone much, it's no king for me. Neither is aflatus strings

[@TheAerovons]

Best string library I've heard. Love the brass demos, don't own it yet.