Session Horns Pro is a sampled horn section (trumpets, trombones, saxophones) designed for realistic arrangement without needing advanced brass skills. It ships as part of Komplete (Standard/Ultimate) or as a standalone purchase, running in Kontakt Player (no full Kontakt required).
Smart Voicing Assistant: Writing for brass is tricky because different instruments occupy different ranges. The Smart Voice mode automatically splits your chords among the instruments in your section, ensuring your arrangement sounds like it was written by a pro. native instruments session horns pro
5. Orchestral/Film Scoring (4/10) Avoid for traditional orchestral work. The section is too small (four players) and the sound is too dry and direct. You need a dedicated orchestral brass library (like Session Brass or Symphony Series Brass) for that. Guide to Native Instruments Session Horns Pro 1
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. Fast workflow for realistic horn sections without hiring