10 Famous String Libraries Compared

👉 Start Composing Orchestral Music Today: https://link.leo-brennauer.com/coe In this video, we explore the difference between a FREE and a $800 String Library VST. I'm showcasing 10 of the most used string libraries out there, including Berlin Free Orchestra, BBCSO Discover, Areia Lite, Hollywood Strings 2, Symphonic Strings, Cine Strings, Cinematic Studio Strings, Tokyo Scoring Strings, Afflatus Chapter I, and Hans Zimmer Strings. The comparison covers out-of-the-box sound, short and long articulations, a dry comparison, and layering options to give you a thorough understanding of each library's capabilities. I'll also highlight the standouts of each library. For these purposes, we'll use both an epic adventure piece and a calm, romantic track. Plus, I’ve got a small bonus section for you. 🎁 🎁 Get the FREE Layering Cheatsheet: https://link.leo-brennauer.com/freestuff ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ 🎼 FREE Orchestral Mini-Course – https://link.leo-brennauer.com/free 🎁 Get my FREE PDF Guides – https://link.leo-brennauer.com/freestuff 😎 Join our Discord Server – https://link.leo-brennauer.com/discord ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ 🔌🔌The 10 LIBRARIES: BBCSO Discover: http://link.leo-brennauer.com/OoWCNU Areia Lite: https://link.leo-brennauer.com/7BtC3e Hollywood Strings 2: https://link.leo-brennauer.com/H5W6FB Hollywood Strings 2 $9.99/MO: https://link.leo-brennauer.com/ju0rpc Symphonic Strings: https://link.leo-brennauer.com/bfvkzm Cine Strings $6.2/MO: https://link.leo-brennauer.com/aEIkf2 Tokyo Scoring Strings ESSENTIAL ($250): https://link.leo-brennauer.com/LsJ6yn Tokyo Scoring Strings FULL: https://link.leo-brennauer.com/Jq2ZWX Afflatus Chapter I: https://link.leo-brennauer.com/14aP2q Hans Zimmer Strings: https://link.leo-brennauer.com/c3EyRz ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ 🛠️ GEAR I USE 🛠️ some links are affiliate FULL GEAR OVERVIEW 🌍 https://leo-brennauer.com/mygear the music software 🌍 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/cubase the midi cc volume controller 🌍 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/mcceu the midi keyboard 🇪🇺 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/mkbeu 🇺🇸 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/mkbus the interface 🇪🇺 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/itfeu 🇺🇸 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/itfus the headphones - open back 🇪🇺 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/hpoeu 🇺🇸 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/hpous the headphones - close back 🇪🇺 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/hpceu 🇺🇸 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/hpcus the shortcut controller 🇪🇺 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/scceu 🇺🇸 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/sccus ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ 🛠️ BEGINNER GEAR RECOMMENDATION 🛠️ midi keyboard recommendation 🇪🇺 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/rmkbeu 🇺🇸 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/rmkbus headphone recommendation 🇪🇺 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/rhpceu 🇺🇸 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/rhpcus interface recommendation 🇪🇺 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/ritfeu 🇺🇸 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/ritfus speaker recommendation 🇪🇺 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/rspkeu 🇺🇸 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/rspkus microphone recommendation 🇪🇺 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/rmiceu 🇺🇸 https://link.leo-brennauer.com/rmicus background music for videos 🌍 https://share.epidemicsound.com/0je5ku ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ 📚 Chapters: 00:00 Intro Game 00:35 Comparison: Out Of The Box 04:14 What Stands Out 07:22 Expanded Comparison 07:37 Comparison: Short Articulations 09:40 Comparison: Long Articulations 11:05 Comparison: Reverb OFF 12:49 Comparison: Layering 14:42 Bonus 15:20 Comparison: The Calm Piece ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ Libraries Berlin Free Orchestra by Orchestral Tools, BBCSO Discover by Spitfire Audio, Areia Lite by Audio Imperia, Hollywood Strings 2 by EastWest, Symphonic Strings by Spitfire Audio, Cine Strings by CineSamples (Musio), Cinematic Studio Strings by Cinematic Studio Series, Tokyo Scoring Strings by Impact Soundworks, Afflatus Chapter I by Strezov Sampling and Hans Zimmer Strings by Spitfire Audio. ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ ✉️ Business inquiries: [email protected] ✋ Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. © 2025 | Leo Brennauer | Peiting | Germany