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If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
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- CDs, DVDs and Software
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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
Key Features
The Spitfire Audio BBC Symphony Orchestra Core offers composers a complete orchestral library, recorded at London’s renowned Maida Vale Studios. Featuring 44 instruments and 344 techniques, it provides the essential tools for creating professional, dynamic orchestral scores. This edition captures the BBC Symphony Orchestra's refined and cohesive sound, with instruments meticulously sampled to provide both depth and realism. With the latest update, Core includes new muted brass techniques, an extended legato update for fast runs and shorts, and improved functionality. Housed in Spitfire’s award-winning plugin, Core is designed to streamline orchestration while maintaining high sound quality, making it an ideal starting point for composers seeking a balance between control and simplicity.
Product Ref: 310714
Spitfire Audio's Core edition is designed as the perfect starting point for composers of all levels. It offers the same high-quality recordings as the Professional edition but in a more streamlined and affordable format. Core includes a wide range of instruments, performing all articulations, with a single mix signal that keeps file sizes manageable without compromising on sound quality. This edition is ideal for those looking to produce instantly professional-sounding orchestral music with fewer resources. While Core provides a balanced orchestral library, composers who need more control, versatility, or solo instruments can upgrade to the Professional edition. Additionally, Core owners can access the Discover edition for free, enabling greater flexibility and collaboration.
In collaboration with BBC Studios, Spitfire Audio has delivered something truly unique in the BBC Symphony Orchestra Core. This sample library captures the full sound of a world-renowned orchestra that has been performing for nearly 90 years, offering an unparalleled level of cohesion and professionalism. Recorded at the historic Maida Vale Studios, the Core edition presents strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion in their most authentic form, with a focus on musical synergy. Featuring essential instruments and a wide range of articulations, this version provides composers with a powerful orchestral toolkit in a streamlined, easy-to-use package. Designed for seamless integration, Core works interchangeably with the Discover and Professional editions, allowing composers to expand their creative possibilities effortlessly.
The BBC Symphony Orchestra is renowned for its cohesive, polished performances, which have been expertly captured in the Core edition. Having performed some of the most challenging orchestral pieces together over decades, this group of musicians offers a precision and unity that elevates the sound of every note. Recorded in the iconic Maida Vale Studios, the library captures the unique acoustic qualities of this historic space, which has played host to legends like The Beatles and David Bowie. With nearly a century of orchestral tradition and world-class performances under its belt, the BBC Symphony Orchestra brings unparalleled depth and richness to your compositions, making Core a go-to choice for composers seeking a truly professional sound.
The BBC Symphony Orchestra Core redefines orchestral sampling by offering composers a comprehensive yet efficient toolkit for scoring. This edition includes 44 instrument presets and 344 playing techniques, offering a vast array of articulations, including legatos for each melodic instrument. Whether you're creating delicate solos or grand symphonic arrangements, Core provides the flexibility and precision needed to bring your compositions to life. Featuring a beautifully designed, award-winning plugin by ustwo, the library is intuitive and easy to navigate, making it an ideal solution for both beginner and professional composers. With over 200 hours of recordings captured on world-class equipment, Core ensures that every instrument sounds exactly as it would if you were in the room with the orchestra.
The latest update to BBC Symphony Orchestra Core brings exciting new features, adding approximately 1.8GB of fresh content to the library. This update enhances the brass section with new muted brass techniques, offering a broader tonal palette for more expressive scoring. Additionally, the extended legato update improves fast runs and shorts, ensuring smoother transitions and greater realism in fast-paced passages. These updates make the Core edition even more versatile, giving composers the tools they need to create dynamic, lifelike orchestrations.
Spitfire Audio's innovative mode switching technology enables effortless collaboration across all editions of the BBC Symphony Orchestra library. This feature allows you to switch between Discover, Core, and Professional editions seamlessly, making it easy to work on projects with fellow composers and collaborators, regardless of which edition they own. For example, you can begin composing in the Discover edition and later expand your work in Core or Professional, with all articulations and instruments remaining intact.
This flexibility extends to collaborations as well — if a project started in Professional is shared with someone using Discover, the library will intelligently substitute sounds, allowing them to work on the composition without losing essential details. This groundbreaking technology simplifies collaboration and ensures that all users, regardless of edition, can work together smoothly.
"Exquisite stuff. I've dreamt about being able to use technology like this." - Greg Wells (Adele, The Greatest Showman)
