BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover
by Spitfire Audio · Instrument · Orchestral instrument
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Free, compact version of Spitfire's BBC Symphony Orchestra, recorded with the BBC Symphony Orchestra at Maida Vale Studios, running in its own plugin.
Best for: Acoustic Instruments. Genres: Ambient & Cinematic, Jazz, Acoustic & Classical.
Keywords: brass, free, grand piano, strings, woodwinds, sample-based.
What it does
BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover is a free, compact version of Spitfire's BBC Symphony Orchestra, recorded at Maida Vale Studios.
- Content: 34 instruments across strings, woodwinds, brass, piano and percussion, with 47 playing techniques and a Steinway Model D concert grand.
- Articulations: strings play long (vibrato), spiccato, pizzicato and tremolo; woodwinds and brass play long and staccato.
- Mix: a single stereo mix signal.
- Upgrade path: Mode Switching keeps it compatible with the Core and Professional editions.
Source: Spitfire Audio product page
When to use it
A no-cost way to sketch orchestral parts, or to try the BBC Symphony Orchestra sound and the plugin before buying Core or Professional. Its articulation set is basic, so expect to move up for expressive legato and more detailed scoring. Fine for demos, sketching and learning orchestration.
Where to buy
- Spitfire Audio: Free
Tutorials and reviews
- Walkthrough: BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover
- BBCSO Discover Walkthrough — now including piano!
- FROM PIANO TO FULL ORCHESTRA - BBC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DISCOVER TUTORIAL #ONEORCHESTRA
- BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover by Spitfire Audio - FREE - Let's Explore ALL the Instruments
- Spitfire Audio - BBC Symphony Discover (Review & Walkthrough)
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