Orchestral sounds for Linux

federico_R_P · December 18, 2020, 1:17pm

Is there a plugin or library of good orchestral sounds for linux? I tried the free download ones, but I’m looking for something of better quality.

DHealey · December 18, 2020, 1:30pm

All the plugins I sell here are available for GNU/Linux - https://librewave.com/

federico_R_P · December 18, 2020, 2:03pm

Interesting, I will try, thank you.

Zelv · December 19, 2020, 1:05am

I like to use Virtual Playing Orchestra. It’s sfz files, you can load them with sfizz. If you take the time to automate things you can get very good results.

I know you asked for linux, but keep in mind it is possible (and relatively easy) to run windows plugins using Carla (you can use carla-rack or carla-rackFX in ardour to easily add a windows plugin)
I personally use VSCO2 and Spitfire’s BBC symphonic Orchestra (a bit more difficult to install but working great) which are free.

federico_R_P · December 19, 2020, 9:00pm

I’m using VPO, Carla? not Kontakt? ok I’ll see how it goes with that.
Thank you.

Zelv · December 19, 2020, 9:30pm

Carla can host the windows plugins. You might have to activate it in the options though. Theoritically it can host Kontakt, it seems some people do use it, but I never tried myself.
Here’s the setup I use with Spitfire’s BBC Orchestra for reference. It should work the same with Kontakt.