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What it is

Cinesamples makes virtual instruments and sample libraries for film, television, games, and trailer music. Its catalog includes orchestral instruments, ensembles, soloists, world instruments, sound-design libraries, choir, percussion, keyboard, and other virtual instruments. The company says CineSymphony libraries were recorded at the MGM Scoring Stage at Sony Pictures, while Industry Brass was recorded at Fox’s Alfred Newman Scoring Stage. Libraries run in Native Instruments Kontakt, with requirements varying by product; some need the full Kontakt version. Cinesamples says its libraries load in any DAW. Installation uses Native Access or Continuata Connect, depending on the product. The free Create Series - Kalimba product runs in Kontakt Player. Cinesamples is freemium, with paid products from $99, and supports macOS and Windows. Licenses can be active on two computers simultaneously under one Native Instruments account.

Spec sheet

What it does
Cinesamples makes virtual instruments and sample libraries for film, television, games, and trailers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cinesamples.com
Audience
CineSymphony LITE is described as a sketch or travel kit and learning kit for beginners, while the broader catalog serves composers and music makers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · store.cinesamples.com
Security
The privacy policy says sensitive payment information is transmitted using SSL and that credit-card and financial information is not stored on Cinesamples servers after a transaction.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cinesamples.com
Privacy
The privacy policy says personally identifiable information is not sold or transferred to outside parties, except trusted service providers and specified legal or safety cases.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cinesamples.com
Support
Support is provided by email or ticket; the company says it does not offer phone support or live chat and typically responds within 24 hours excluding weekends and holidays.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.cinesamples.com
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · cinesamples.com
Founded
2007Read 28 Sep 2026 · cinesamples.com
Compatibility
Operating-system compatibility depends on whether the computer can run the minimum Kontakt version listed for the library.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.cinesamples.com
DAW use
Cinesamples says its libraries load in any DAW.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cinesamples.com
Installation
Products can be installed using Native Access or Continuata Connect, depending on the product.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.cinesamples.com
Library types
Its catalog includes orchestral instruments, ensembles, soloists, world instruments, and sound design libraries.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cinesamples.com
License limit
A license code can be installed and activated on up to two computers simultaneously using the same Native Instruments account.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.cinesamples.com
Players
Its libraries run in Native Instruments Kontakt, with compatibility varying by product; some require the full version of Kontakt.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.cinesamples.com
Recording
The company says its CineSymphony libraries were recorded at the MGM Scoring Stage at Sony Pictures, and Industry Brass at the Alfred Newman Scoring Stage at Fox.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cinesamples.com
Trial and refunds
Products are not available for trial, and the FAQ says orders cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded once a serial code is released.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.cinesamples.com
Updates
The company says many updates are free, though some legacy or re-encoded libraries may have paid upgrades or exceptions.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.cinesamples.com

Plans and prices

Create Series - Kalimba Free Free Kontakt Player product Read 7 Oct 2026 · store.cinesamples.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Orchestral, world, and sound-design libraries
  • Loads in any DAW
  • Free Create Series - Kalimba product
  • Supports macOS and Windows
  • Two-computer simultaneous activation

Limits

  • No product trials
  • Released serial codes cannot be refunded
  • Some libraries require full Kontakt
  • Compatibility depends on minimum Kontakt version

Who it suits

Cinesamples suits composers and music makers creating film, television, game, or trailer music. CineSymphony LITE is also described as a beginner, sketch, travel, and learning kit.

Verdict

Cinesamples offers a broad sample-library catalog with a free Kontakt Player product and paid products from $99. Check each library’s Kontakt requirement before buying, because trials are unavailable and released serial codes cannot be returned.

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