THE BEAUTY OF IMPERFECTION
Amateur Orchestra by Ink Audio captures the charm and honesty of a community ensemble. Unlike pristine symphonic libraries, this collection embraces the “flaws” tuning drifts, squeaks, and raw performances that make music feel truly human.
Featuring 13 instruments across strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion, it offers a distinct “indie” character perfect for lo-fi beats, quirky film scores, or adding organic warmth to sterile productions.
Forget perfection; add genuine soul to your tracks with this unique toolkit. Get it now for just $29.99 (reg. $100).
Available Formats: Kontakt (Full Version 6.6.1+)
Compatibility: macOS, Windows
When your project needs the sound of a real room rather than a pristine concert hall, Amateur Orchestra by Ink Audio offers a refreshing departure from the hyper-polished libraries we usually see. Instead of a world-class philharmonic, this collection gives you the honest, human sound of students, hobbyists, and musicians picking up instruments they haven’t touched in years.
It’s the "DIY" orchestral sound perfect for indie film scores, singer-songwriter arrangements, or any track where a perfect legato transition would actually feel out of place. From the squeak of a plastic trumpet to the shaky bow of a first-time cellist, these 100 patches bring a raw, intimate texture that breathes life into digital compositions.
The magic of Amateur Orchestra lies in its flaws. The attacks are slightly inconsistent, the tuning drifts naturally, and you can hear the effort in every breath. It feels like someone pulling an old instrument out of an attic to add a unique layer to a song.
To help you lean into that realism, the interface includes a "Loose" control to randomly delay sample starts and a "Detune" knob for organic pitch instability. It’s about character and color, providing an "indie orchestra" vibe that stands out because it doesn't try to be perfect.
Standard orchestral libraries are everywhere, but finding a toolkit that captures the charm of a real, unpolished performance is rare. Whether you are scoring a quirky comedy, building a lo-fi hip-hop backdrop, or adding "real world" textures to a pop track, Amateur Orchestra provides a personality that synthetic sounds can’t replicate. Secure your copy at this exclusive price before the clock runs out and bring some genuine human spirit to your next production.
One hundred unique patches across strings woodwinds and brass Organic detune control for realistic pitch instability Loose function to randomize sample start times Includes rare plastic brass and beginner woodwind instruments Recorded with musicians playing unfamiliar instruments for character Built in tape saturation for warm analog textures Adjustable attack decay and release for sound shaping Integrated room reverb for natural spatial depth Specialized low pass filter for mellowing out high frequencies Perfect for indie film scoring and lo-fi arrangements Massive four gigabyte library of unpolished human performances Requires the full retail version of Kontakt 6.8 
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