Computer Music

Plain Iconic or pure Profession­al?

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The folks at Spitfire are a decent bunch! Any orchestral library worth its stripes, is likely to attract a price tag which may make it feel expensive, but the cost to us as the end users could be deemed as a bargain; the hire of five of the finest string players in the country, not to mention the hire of the engineers and the studio at Abbey Road, for this amount of money, feels like a fair price indeed. However, you either have the money, or you don’t, and if there’s one thing Spitfire try to do, it’s encourage composers and producers, making their products as affordable as possible. Their Labs series is a fine example; an expanding library of free samples, all of which offer something, in their own way. The Soft Piano, previously known as Felt Piano, is an example of a freebie that has entered the pro arena, and still remains a favourite. Accordingl­y, you don’t have to plump for the full Profession­al version of Iconic Strings, as there is a regular version below, coming in at £249. Furthermor­e, if you have previously purchased the cost effective Originals: Intimate Strings, Spitfire will offer you 25% off the full price of Iconic Strings. If you’re a student, you’ll get a discount across all of their libraries. Something for everyone, at just about every price point.

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