🎼 First Orchestral Library? Spitfire Audio's $29 Strings Reviewed! Epic Strings vs Original Strings

Dive into the world of orchestral production without breaking the bank! 🌍💸 In today's video, I'm thrilled to introduce you to two incredible offerings from Spitfire Audio: the Originals Epic Strings and Originals Intimate Strings. Both priced at an accessible $29, these libraries are perfect for those stepping into the realm of professional orchestral music production. 🎶🚀
I'll take you through a comprehensive tour of both libraries, showcasing the plugin interface and demoing all the patches to give you a real feel for what they offer. 🎻✨ Discover the unique character of each library as I highlight their ensemble nature, detailing the pros and cons and how this aspect can shape your music.
Whether you're crafting grand, epic soundscapes or seeking a more nuanced, intimate vibe, understanding the best use cases for each library can elevate your compositions to new heights. 🌆🎵
Stay tuned as I demystify these two fantastic tools, helping you make an informed decision for your musical journey. Let's explore how these Spitfire Audio Originals can become your go-to for cinematic and epic music compositions. 🚀🎼

[@tedder1955]

This is so helpful for me!

[@clydesight]

Thank you for this video. I bought both of these libraries a few days ago, and it was so helpful to play along with you as you demonstrated the controls and options! These are amazing libraries!

[@SamuFL]

Really glad it helped!

[@CraigRodmellMusic]

Both of these libraries look like they have a lot of Bang for the Buck. I appreciate you clarifying that it was 29 US dollars. (Several countries, including mine, call their currency Dollars). You explained at the end that you were in a temporary set up, which was good. Because with you wearing a black jersey, and having a black backdrop, it almost looked as if your face was floating in space. A little comical! Cheers, and thank you for another interesting, informative run-down.

[@SamuFL]

Hi Craig, yes! The Original series libraries are really good value for the money. Glad you appreciated it. I had a little inconvenience with mother nature in my studio (water, lot's of rain water and some problems with the building). That is now fixed -- and I'm finally back in my studio. You just can't imagine how happy I am :D

[@Mr.Zen_73]

this was just the video I was looking for! I'm a jazz pianist looking to add some strings to my arrangements and the Intimate Strings sounds great to me, just bought it. thanks!

[@SamuFL]

Very glad it was useful for you. Yes, intimate Strings sound GREAT! And blend very well with jazz piano

[@gianni1646]

Love it! I have most of the Originals including Epic and Intimate Strings. Thanks for the review! Gianni❤

[@jimrogers7425]

I have nearly all of the Originals libraries because they’re a great value for price with a reasonably broad variety of instruments. The low cost makes the Originals library a great place to begin. However, on the downside, sample libraries are a bit like ‘crack’ in that you begin to chase a lot of reviewed libraries. However, it can feed a very fulfilling pursuit, no matter the level you’re at. Wonderful review, Samuel! Thanks so much!

[@cyrilcalmes4208]

I have the EpicStrings and I stopped working it since there some round robin samples with artefact that are really disturbing to me when you are programming an ostinato.

[@SamuFL]

I haven't had any issues... strange. Can you give me a specifics on a patch and/or note where the RR are inconsistent/have artefacts?

[@cyrilcalmes4208]

@@SamuFL Select the Short Ostinato patch and play a serie of Bb1 (in the cello range). You have 4 round robins notes. Every 4 notes one sound like a dog barking (a weird sound). And it was the note I needed. So I was a bit disapointed. Also on Bb2, one of the 4 notes has a stronger attack. If It was allowed to reduce the number of round robin, then I fink it would be a very good library. Then, let's get honnest, for a beginner, it's excellent. I've been lucky enough to by other libraries from Spitfire (the complete Abbey Road One, BBC SO Pro, Studio Orchestra Pro, Albion One and more recently the Symphony Orchestra which is awesome. So I don't use Epic Strings anymore.