So how exactly do these sounds match up to current peer cinematic orchestral libraries? Well, I’m happy to say that with SAM’s constant updating of its collection, the functionality of Symphobia 2 remains rock solid. The sounds compliment the orchestra perfectly and work just as well on their own as experimental scores.įinally, the orchestral textures and phrases are a refreshing addition to all of the above – gently moving notes, powerful cluster stabs, rips and glissandi and other various effects for individual sections provide a goldmine of inspiring and unique content for a plethora of film score applications, and it all sounds fantastic.
These wonderfully inventive sounds are a library in their own right and offer hard-hitting trailer bashes, industrial grit and grime, mysterious soundscapes and even a fully functioning sampled chainsaw – a rare find in any library. The hybrid sound design is presented as a list of patches with names related to the sounds’ cinematic application (like ‘Announcing The End’ or ‘Demolition Tools’).
These strings sound strong yet maintain a velvet-like texture, which is essential for that Hollywood tone. The mixed string sections and separate sections have all the articulations you could want for scoring, including a highly useful ‘grace-note’ articulation for violins and violas that captures quick halftone transitions both up and down – great for energetic movement. Playing these patches are instantly gratifying and it’s hard to resist the temptation to play your favorite film score phrases with them over and over. The full orchestra patches sound regal but controlled (they are actual recordings of all sections playing simultaneously) and offer an instant Hollywood sound reminiscent of ’70s and 80’s film scores. The close mics are dry enough for intimate applications, and the stage mics are full of character without sounding washed out. The sound of Symphobia 2 is bold, lush and full of energy – much like other libraries by Project SAM.
Installation to your chosen folder is a breeze via Project SAM’s library download manager, and a quick registration via the Native Access program you can download from Native Instruments.
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