This version of the library was developed by us as the 'default' version of the library. We took the samples and mapped them with no significant tweaks or changes to the sounds or their layout.

The SFZ version is the most natural, "vanilla" form of the library. It is great for ambient and calm orchestral, but may seem a little "loose" if you are used to GM soundfonts and the like.

Bigcat made these to be super easy to use and install. For Windows users, place the extracted .dll and .instruments together in your VSTi folder. For Mac users, place the extracted .component file in MacHD:/Libraries/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components.

Bigcat has made some refinements to the response and normalization of the samples. This makes it more predictable and stable at the cost of "natural realism".

The Sketching Chamber Orchestra features two dozen instruments from the VSCO2 Community Edition in only 1.25 gigs using Kontakt's lossless compression. Features reverb, ASDR control, EQ, scripted legato, faux RR, modwheel xfading, ensembles.

Bigcat's Kontakt version is arguably the most in-depth version of VSCO 2 CE out there, with tons of controls and even his 'An Orchestra' experimental chord/arpeggio instruments.

Paul Battersby built a great new library based on VSCO 2: CE, Sonatina, No Budget Orchestra, University of Iowa, and other samplesets in one ultimate package. Features section and solo instruments for woodwinds, brass, strings and percussion.

Paul took the best from each of the great open samplesets out there today and put it together in one cohesive package. The Standard version uses volume-based dynamics, while the Performance version uses modwheel crossfading.

The Alpine Project collects the best public domain musical instrument samples, and combines them with clever scripting and effects in NI’s Kontakt.  The result is great sounding free sample libraries that can find a place in the beginning and professional composer's studio.

The Alpine Project combines many of the best free sample sets with some absolutely brilliant Kontakt scripting to make a very usable set of lightweight Kontakt instruments.

Compared to the direct use of SFZ companion files in renoise, this set of XRNI brings modulation set support, volume and mapping fixes, case sensitivity fixes, smaller download (flac vs. wav), individual instruments, and improved compatibility.

Oliver's XRNI files are a great option for Renoise users looking for complete compatibility and more flexibility. If you use Renoise, download these instead of the SFZ's or any other format.

Orchestools One is an orchestral soundset for Sampletank featuring over 600 presets and 100 multis, based on VSCO 2 CE.

Orchestools One is a fantastic set of patches that moves well beyond the realm of 'orchestral sample library' and into the world of pads and soundscapes. If you already own Sampletank, this is your best option.

Brought to you by me and the awesome Ron Cavagnaro (thanks for the link), I've organized this big ass orchestral multisample (and other samples) library with heaps of different articulations into readily Deluge-loadable folders so you won't have to!

Leonard and Ron organized the raw .wav files into a version compatible with Synthstrom Deluge by sorting the files into folders.

Also includes Miscellania I & II VSCO 1 Perc.

Orchestools 306 is a fully-featured ROMpler based on the 306 (256 + 50) sample packs included as a bonus for VSCO 2 CE (see below).

Orchestools 306, although one of the smaller versions of VSCO 2 CE, provides unprecedented access to performance controls for the samples, including multiple LFO's, modulation options, MIDI learn, and more.

If you want ultimate functionality, you can download the original .wav samples and build your own instruments in any format you desire! Licensed under CC0, you can do whatever you want with these. **Includes VSCO 1 Percussion & Miscellania 1&2.

If 3,000 samples sounds a bit daunting, don't worry, we put together a 256-sample pack and a 50-sample pack for casual designers. Try creating a piece using only 10 samples and see what you can come up with!