BBC Symphony Orchestra vs KORG Collection
BBC Symphony Orchestra
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KORG Collection
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| Figure | BBC Symphony Orchestra | KORG Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $15.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Virtual Instruments | 8.3 (#4) | 7.9 (#8) |
| DAW compatibility | The Discover edition is described as compatible with major music creation software, including GarageBand and Pro Tools. | KORG lists confirmed compatibility with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cubase Pro, Studio One, Digital Performer, FL Studio, Reason, Pro Tools, and, on Windows, Reaper. |
| What it does | BBC Symphony Orchestra is a virtual orchestral sample library for music creators, with strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion recorded at Maida Vale Studios. | KORG Collection is a suite of software instruments that recreates the sound and behavior of legendary KORG synthesizers. |
Plans
BBC Symphony Orchestra
- BBC Symphony Orchestra DiscoverFree
- BBC Symphony Orchestra Core£399, paid once
- BBC Symphony Orchestra Professional£899, paid once
KORG Collection
- KORG Collection 6 via Splice Rent-To-Own$15.99 a month
- KORG Collection 6$399, paid once
In their own words
BBC Symphony Orchestra
BBC Symphony Orchestra is a virtual orchestral sample library for music creators, with strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion recorded at Maida Vale Studios. It runs in Spitfire Audio’s dedicated plugin, which supports VST3, AU, and AAX formats. The Discover edition is described as compatible with major music creation software, including GarageBand and Pro Tools. Discover contains 34 instruments and 47 techniques in a 240MB package, with one mix signal. Core provides 44 instruments, 344 techniques, and one mix signal; Professional has 67 instruments, 468 techniques, 45 legatos, and 20 signals. Owners can switch between Discover, Core, and Professional modes, which Spitfire says supports sharing and collaboration across editions. The Spitfire Audio app is required to download the library, with installers for macOS and Windows. Spitfire recommends installation on an external drive, though another location can be chosen. Discover is free; Core is £399, paid once and Professional is £899, paid once.
KORG Collection
KORG Collection has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.