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ProjectSAM review

Freemium#13 of 31 in Music Sample Libraries

A Kontakt-based catalog combining free orchestral libraries with cinematic scoring tools.

7.6/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

ProjectSAM develops cinematic orchestral sample libraries for composers, musicians, and production studios. The catalog spans full orchestra, string, brass, and woodwind ensembles, plus percussion, keyboards, harp, choir, sound-design instruments, multis, big-band libraries, and free collections. Its stated audience includes film, television, game, and other cinematic scoring workflows, with Orchestral Essentials positioned as an all-in-one collection for developing composers. Libraries run in Native Instruments Kontakt, and most titles support the free Kontakt Player.

Pricing has a clear entry point. Free libraries include The Free Orchestra, The Free Orchestra 2, and Lineage Percussion Free. Orchestral Essentials is listed at €199 one-time including VAT and adds a full orchestra, ensemble sections, percussion, keyboards and harp, choir, and sound-design instruments. This structure suits composers who want to start with no-cost material and expand into a broader paid collection without a subscription. The catalog is especially relevant when orchestral coverage and cinematic color matter more than a general-purpose sample marketplace.

The feature set is focused on scoring flexibility rather than a narrow single-section library. Orchestral Essentials includes 41 multis covering cinematic genres, while Adaptive Sync matches tempo for rolls, crescendos, and risers. Native Kontrol Standard support and Kontakt Player compatibility connect the libraries to a Native Instruments workflow, and Windows and macOS are supported. ProjectSAM is a strong fit for cinematic orchestral ensembles, choir, and multis; users seeking non-Kontakt formats or a broader non-orchestral catalog should look elsewhere.

ProjectSAM pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Free libraries provide an accessible starting point.
    • Orchestral Essentials covers orchestra, choir, percussion, and sound design.
    • 41 multis and Adaptive Sync support cinematic scoring workflows.
  • Where it doesn't
    • The catalog is centered on orchestral and cinematic production.
    • The listed desktop platforms are Windows and macOS.
    • The instruments use a Kontakt-based workflow.

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