Chris Hein Horns Pro Complete is the Stradivarius of sampled horns—meticulously crafted, deeply complex, and capable of breathtaking beauty, but utterly unforgiving to the novice. It does not perform for you; it allows you to perform.
For the power user who understands the nuance of brass playing (the puff of air before a note, the slight pitch drop at the end of a phrase), this library is the closest we have come to a replicant. It is expensive, it is heavy, and it is brilliant. If you conquer its learning curve, you will never need another brass library again. chris hein horns pro complete kontakt library
Rating: 9/10 (Deducting 1 point for CPU inefficiency and the steep learning curve that will frustrate casual users). Chris Hein Horns Pro Complete is the Stradivarius
First, it is essential to distinguish this library from its predecessors. Chris Hein Horns Vol 1, 2, 3, and 4 were already industry standards. The Chris Hein Horns Pro Complete edition takes all four volumes, bundles them into a single, streamlined Kontakt Player interface, and adds a mountain of additional articulations and mic positions. First, it is essential to distinguish this library
This is not just a sample library; it is a modular brass orchestra. It features seven core instruments:
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.
At first glance, the Kontakt interface is intimidating. It resembles a mixing console merged with a modular synth. However, the layout is logical.