Chris Hein Horns Pro Complete Kontakt Library
Chris Hein's Horns Pro Complete Kontakt Library is a sample-based virtual instrument library designed for Native Instruments' Kontakt platform. The library features a comprehensive collection of horns, including trumpets, trombones, tubas, and French horns, recorded in a state-of-the-art studio with a focus on capturing the nuances of live performance.
: Solo Instruments (Alto/Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Flute). : Brass & Woodwind Sections for full orchestration. : Muted Brass focused on specialized textures.
Falls, doits, shakes, and growls (essential for funk and jazz). Multiple lengths of staccato and staccatissimo. chris hein horns pro complete kontakt library
Chris Hein uses a unique "Note-Head" visualization. As you play, the interface shows you exactly which articulation layer is active and the volume curve, allowing for precise MIDI editing.
: While solo instruments are highly detailed, the library is frequently cited as a go-to for building full horn sections Chris Hein's Horns Pro Complete Kontakt Library is
How does it stack up?
: Features 6–7 DSP effects (reverb, chorus, EQ, compressor, flanger) and 21–30 high-class convolution reverbs . Technical Specifications : Brass & Woodwind Sections for full orchestration
If you don’t want to arrange solo instruments one by one, the library provides pre-configured sections. These patches allow you to play chords or lines with a full, mixed horn section instantly, optimized for pop, funk, and big band arrangements. Key Features That Set It Apart
For music producers and composers, finding the right virtual instrument can make all the difference in creating a professional-sounding track. When it comes to horns, there's no substitute for the real thing – or at least, a high-quality virtual instrument that can replicate the sound and feel of a live horn section. That's where Chris Hein's Horns Pro Complete Kontakt Library comes in.
However, the "Complete" aspect refers to the staggering depth of each instrument. You aren't just getting sustains and staccatos. You are getting dynamic sustains, dynamic staccatos, falls, growls, shakes, rips, half-valve effects, flutter tongue, and repetitive articulations.