Orchestral Tools
Orchestral Tools: A deep orchestral library with free entry, detailed articulations, and microphone control. Ranked #17 of 31 in Music Sample Libraries by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for deep orchestral articulation and microphone control.
At a glance
- Editor score7.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forDeep orchestral articulation and microphone control
- Free planYes
- Paid from€299 one-time
- Founded2005 · March, Germany
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free Berlin Free Orchestra and SINEfactory instruments
- Up to 214 instruments and 2,085 articulations in Berlin Orchestra Max
- Multiple microphone positions with customizable keyswitch workflows
Where it doesn't
- Paid Berlin Series tiers reach €2,499 one-time
- The free Berlin plan lists one microphone position
- Available on Windows and macOS rather than broader platforms
Our verdict on Orchestral Tools
Orchestral Tools creates sampled virtual instruments and libraries for composers, music producers, performers, and sound designers. Its catalog spans orchestral collections, solo instruments, acoustic instruments, voices, percussion, and experimental sound-design libraries. Playback runs through SINEplayer as standalone software or plug-ins, with support for VST, VST3, AU, and AAX formats. Free options include Berlin Free Orchestra and SINEfactory instruments, while paid collections use perpetual digital product licenses.
Pricing ranges from a free Berlin Free Orchestra plan to several one-time Berlin Series tiers. Berlin Free Orchestra is listed with a complete sampled orchestra, 34 instruments, and 67 articulations. Berlin Orchestra Created with Berklee costs €299 and includes 46 instruments and 242 articulations. Berlin Orchestra Full costs €799 for 6 orchestral collections, 104 instruments, and 877 articulations; Pro costs €1,399 for 10 collections, 141 instruments, and 1,217 articulations; Max costs €2,499 for 21 collections, 214 instruments, and 2,085 articulations. Prices include VAT, and personalized upgrade prices may apply.
The strongest fit is for users who need detailed orchestral control rather than a narrow single-instrument library. Individual instruments and microphone positions can be downloaded, while mic merging, customizable articulations, and keyswitch workflows support tailored setups. The Berlin Orchestra Created with Berklee tier lists full dynamic layers, 43 total legatos, limited round robins, and one microphone position. Choose Orchestral Tools if orchestral breadth and articulation depth matter; choose an alternative if you need a platform beyond Windows or macOS, or a lower-cost paid collection than €299.
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Orchestral Tools fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €299 one-time |
| Included content | 1 orchestral collection, 46 instruments, 242 articulations, 43 total legatos, full dynamic layers, limited round robins, 1 mic position |
| Sample count | Not verified |
| Download model | Not verified |
| MIDI included | Not verified |
| Stems included | Not verified |
| Vocal content | Not verified |
| Sample formats | Standalone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | orchestraltools.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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