Spitfire Audio has launched its biggest free library ever – the Spitfire Symphony Orchestra: Discover.
Public sentiment toward Spitfire Audio remains somewhat divided; there was once a simpler time when the consensus was that the products were outstanding yet costly.
The introduction of LABS in 2018 went a long way toward closing the gap between Spitfire Audio and the average bedroom producer.
The BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover (2020) closed that gap even further and remains one of the best orchestral freebies around now.
However, the journey from LABS to LABS+ left many users seriously frustrated, and although some free content remained, the move wasn’t well-received.
The more recent shift to Splice Instrument doesn’t seem to be the move that will appease all concerns.
But, given the impact of BBCSO Discover, Spitfire Audio’s latest announcement could go a very long way!
Spitfire Audio has released Spitfire Symphony Orchestra Discover, its most extensive free library to date.
Spitfire Symphony Orchestra Discover features 44 instruments, 74 techniques, three legatos, and eleven solos. The library comes in at 5.68 GB, and runs in the free Kontakt Player, but you’ll need the free Spitire Audio App for installation/registration.
The instrument categories are Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion.
The eleven solo instruments from the Strings, Woodwinds, and Brass are: violin, piccolo, flute, clarinet, oboe, cor anglais, bassoon, bass clarinet, horn, trombone, and tuba.
You also have those instruments in playable sections (Violins a16, Woodwind Ensemble, etc.) and ensembles.
The percussion section includes a Grand Piano among a long list of usual suspects.
We were lucky to hear a little preview of this massive freebie, and, unsurprisingly, it sounds incredible.
I own many orchestral libraries, and I still use BBCSO Discover now and then; it’s fair to say that Spitfire Audio does orchestral libraries right.
One of the things I already like about SSO Discover is the attention to detail in its techniques and articulations. For example, you can adjust the emphasis in legato bowing and vibrato intensity in real-time with instruments like the solo violin. You have the standard Dynamics and Expression controls, too.
It’s also easy to audition articulations, and Spitfire Audio provides a simple explanation of the different articulations, which is perfect for newcomers to orchestral scoring.
If you are new to orchestral scoring, ThinkSpace Education has put together a free course: Introduction to Writing for Orchestra with Spitfire Symphony Orchestra Discover.
Even if you’re experienced, it’s worth checking out the free course; the tutor, Guy Michelmore, has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share.
As a Discover title, this freebie is the little brother of a paid product that offers more of just about everything, including various mic positions. But don’t be put off, or assume it’s little more than a preview; SSO Discover is a virtual orchestra that you can use on professional projects.
Download: Spitfire Symphony Orchestra: Discover (FREE – Kontakt Player required)
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Last Updated on November 11, 2025 by Tomislav Zlatic.
