MOTU Symphonic Instrument

A Whole Symphony in a Plug-in!

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With MOTU's Symphonic Instrument software instrument, you'll have quick and easy access to a wide-ranging 8GB library of orchestral sounds. Whether you're composing a realistic orchestral performance or adding these powerful sounds to your pop, rock, or electronic productions, Symphonic Instrument's 64-part multitimbral design lets you create incredibly deep and layered music. The straightforward interface makes it simple to add sounds and tweak parameters. One of the longest-selling orchestral software instruments at Sweetwater, you'll have a wide range of sounds with MOTU's Symphonic Instrument.

• The plug-in
• The sounds
• The acoustic spaces
• MachFive Compatibility

With 64-part multitimbral operation, MOTU's Symphonic Instrument is your one-stop shop for orchestral sounds. If your DAW supports multi-channel software instruments, you'll be able to use up to 64 sounds in one instance of Symphonic Instrument.

With an 8GB sound library of unprocessed sounds, Symphonic Instrument serves up a wide range of strings, brass, woodwinds, orchestral percussion, male and female choirs, pipe organs, period instruments and pianos. There are presets for both solo instruments and ensembles, making it easy to create full arrangements.

The built-in convolution reverb in Symphonic Instrument lets you place your instruments in real acoustic spaces. Some of the included acoustic spaces are ensemble chambers, concert halls and epic cathedrals, allowing you to set the appropriate ambiance for your music.

• Strings - Violin Section, Viola Section, Cello Section, Bass Section, Solo Violin, Solo Viola, Solo Cello, Solo Bass, Harp
• Brass - Trumpet solo, Trumpet ensemble, Piccolo Trumpet, Flugel Horn, French Horn solo, French Horn ensemble, Trombone solo, Trombone ensemble, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Contrabass Tuba
• Woodwinds - Flute solo, Flute ensemble, Alto Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet solo, Clarinet ensemble, Bass Clarinet solo & ensemble, Oboe solo, Oboe ensemble, Oboe D'Amore, Bass Oboe, English Horn, Bassoon solo & ensemble, Contra Bassoon
• Orchestral Percussion - Timpani, Orchestral Cymbals, Orchestral Snare & Bass Drum, Gong, Tubular Bells, Mallets, Celesta, Glockenspiel Marimba, Vibraphone, Xylophone
• Tutti - Complete Orchestra, String Orchestra, Brass Orchestra
• Choirs - Women's Choir, Men's Choir, Children's Choir, Solo Soprano, Solo Tenor
• Pipe Organ - Baroque Organ, Romantic (cathedral) Organ
• Piano - Steinway D, Yamaha C7
• Historical Instruments - Harpsichords, Piano Forte, Viole

• 8GB library
• Plug-in or standalone
• 16-part multitimbral operation
• Wide variety of instruments
• Compatible with MachFive
• Convolution reverb enhances feel and realism of tracks