The best orchestral sample libraries in 2024? (Q&A)

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[@aldenhill]

“Always release when you are 80-90% satisfied with it…” really resonated for me

[@ChristopherSiu]

So glad!

[@pop_polizei]

12:40 For accordions, I highly recommend Eduardo Tarilonte's “Accordions” library. You can buy many different accordion types as individual sample libraries or get them all in a bundle.

[@noahonaga]

Great video Christopher, thanks for answering my question, and I really love that perspective, if you made something you clearly enjoyed it in a way and saw it's potential. And definitely to release and put yourself out there is vital for both social and mental growth! Once again thanks for answering, wish everyone here the best!

[@MrGreekBlade]

Thanks !

[@ChristopherSiu]

My pleasure!

[@paulmayer8654]

I was wondering how much you would charge for giving feedback on the composition I made for the RLCC. I never care really about being a finalist, but I'm always curious what the judges would have said. If this is something that you do, I would be interested. Thank you 🎵🎶

[@ShadowSpactorHD234]

Can you try the AIR stage piano VST? It has a free trial for 10 days.

[@ChristopherSiu]

I’ll consider it!

[@babyitsnatural]

If you could only choose ONE company to buy libraries from which would it be: Spitfire, Acoustic Samples, Performance Samples, or Orchestral Tools?

[@jenstornell]

I would pick MusicalSampling. Not on your list but extremly good. Download their free trumpet to start with. You will not regret it.

[@ChristopherSiu]

Hmm out of these, Performance Samples! The sound and workflow fit me like a glove.

[@aldenhill]

Same

[@Ptah1130]

How do you rate Audio Imperia?

[@Maplefoxx-vl2ew]

only get libraries that stay in time.. i mentioned this from my main channel in a commen on this video and it looks like he removed my comment even... 2 ppl did this this week to me.. i'm not allowed to have opinions it seems. for me i can not stand working with libraries with offset delays, right now i'm saving up to switch over to Acoustic Samples and SWAM stuff. and then Aaron Ventures libraries.. don't let anyone tell you what your music shoudl sound like too. carve out your own sound. I use Audio Imperia Legacy and it's awesome... Jaegr mixes well for hybrid stuff or metal music even.. Jonathan Young uses it on all his stuff if you wanna check that out.. i'm not sure if it has delays or not tho. i'm not gonna get it. It does sound amazing tho

[@Ptah1130]

@@Maplefoxx-vl2ew Thank you. Much appreciated

[@ChristopherSiu]

Strange - definitely didn’t delete your comment. Seems there’s an algo thing going on!

[@CommadBeats]

What about EWQL?

[@ChristopherSiu]

I don’t use their products at the moment, but they could certainly work for you!