Native Instruments Session - Horns Pro
| Feature | Session Horns | Session Horns Pro | | :---: | :---: | :---: | | | 3.8 GB | 30 GB | | Instruments | 4 (Saxes, Trumpets, Trombones) | 10 (Adds Tuba, Flugelhorn, more variations) | | Articulations | 18 | 34 | | Pre-Arranged Presets | Yes | 38 | | Animator Riffs | 100 | 200 | | Solo Instruments | No | Yes | | Customizable Sections | No | Yes (Up to 6 instruments, 4 voices) |
Here you can micromanage the section.
Before diving into knobs and keyswitches, it’s vital to understand the guiding principle behind Session Horns Pro. Native Instruments recognized that most producers are not horn players. We know what a horn should sound like—think of the punch in a Bruno Mars track, the stabs in an old James Brown recording, or the cinematic swell in a movie score—but we don't necessarily know the physical limitations of a trumpet or the fingering patterns of a saxophone.
Approximately 30 GB of compressed sample data (42.4 GB uncompressed), which is ten times larger than its predecessor.
C0 to G#0 toggle articulations. Check bottom of keyboard in Kontakt. native instruments session horns pro
To sound real, horns need movement. Session Horns Pro includes up to 34 articulations, such as: Staccato and Marcato Rips, Glissandos, and Drops Shakes and Trills Varied vibrato levels and dynamic swells
This engine contains over 200 pre-arranged, editable licks and phrases. They automatically sync to your DAW's tempo and intelligently follow the chord progressions you play on your keyboard.
The primary interface for real-time playing, featuring built-in riffs and voicing assistants. Key Switch:
Allows you to load individual instruments or a combined section. | Feature | Session Horns | Session Horns
While the standard Session Horns is a great entry point, the Pro version is ten times larger and significantly more flexible. Here’s what you get with the upgrade:
| Genre | Suggested Preset | Tweak | |-------|----------------|-------| | Pop (Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson) | Funk Ensemble | Tightness 85%, close mics 100%, room 20% | | Jazz / Swing | Big Band Swell | Room mics 70%, humanize on, vibrato slow | | Latin / Salsa | Staccato Horns | Staccato artic only, CC11 for falls | | Cinematic | Wide Octaves | Chord mode off, voice spread max, reverb long |
Over 30 GB of uncompressed samples (compressed to ~10.6 GB via Kontakt's lossless NCW format). Sample Count: More than 40,000 individual samples.
Its combination of deep sampling and smart performance features makes it a valuable investment for any producer looking to add live-sounding brass to their arsenal. We know what a horn should sound like—think
One of the most impressive features is the . When you play a chord, the engine automatically allocates each note to the appropriate instrument in your section—just as a real arranger would. This prevents the "cluster" effect of standard VSTs where every horn plays every note, leading to a much more professional and realistic sound. Performance and the Animator
Control the volume, panning, and routing of each instrument within your ensemble.
You get individual faders, panning, and output routing for: