Summary

NFO: Orchestral Swells is a virtual instrument library featuring over 600 recordings from more than 40 musicians of the Northern Film Orchestra, designed to produce dynamic orchestral swell effects for strings, winds, and brass.

Features

• Contains 600+ combined recordings from 40+ players
• Available as Kontakt 5 and DecentSampler instruments
• Includes five dynamic layers controllable via a Dynamics knob, assignable to MIDI CC (e.g., Mod Wheel)
• Strings and Winds perform swells; Brass perform accents to create cohesive orchestral expression
• Created by the Northern Film Orchestra, specialists in recording for film, TV, and video games

About the Provider

The Northern Film Orchestra, based in Manchester, offers flexible ensemble sizes from 14 to 69 players, with optional 5.1 surround recording, photography, filming, and shared recording sessions for composers.

Usage and Reception

The library is intended for composers seeking realistic orchestral swell textures, especially for cinematic contexts. User reviews praise the sound quality, mix integration, and inspirational value.