In the world of virtual instruments, brass sections occupy a unique and challenging space. To sound authentic, a horn library needs to capture the explosive attack of a stabbing trumpet, the buttery slide of a trombone, and the warm, breathy sustain of a saxophone section—all while allowing the user to play musically without a degree in jazz theory. Enter Native Instruments Session Horns Pro. Released as the premium successor to the original Session Horns, this Kontakt Player library aims to solve the perennial problem of MIDI brass: making it sound like actual musicians are in the room, not just samples triggered by a keyboard.
While the standard version offers these instruments, the Pro version records them with ten times the detail. The samples were recorded at the renowned Funkhaus studio in Berlin, capturing the natural room ambience. The result is a warm, punchy, and woody tone. Unlike some libraries that sound overly processed or dry, Session Horns Pro sounds like a band playing in a real room.
Key Features
The primary interface for real-time playing, featuring built-in riffs and voicing assistants. Key Switch:
Native Instruments includes excellent presets. Load these to reverse-engineer how pros write: native instruments session horns pro
A trumpet isn't just loud or soft. Session Horns Pro includes a robust articulation set:
You can even choose different voicing presets: Native Instruments Session Horns Pro: The Definitive Deep
A powerful, expressive horn library that balances realism and workflow — excellent for most production needs if you edit phrases and dynamics thoughtfully.
