The expense comes from . Unlike standard libraries where you pay a flat fee, Sonokinetic had to pay live union musicians a "needle-drop" fee for every single phrase. With 10,000+ phrases in Grosso, the production budget exceeded $200,000. They recoup that via the price tag. 6. The Unicorn: Chris Hein “Orchestral Complete” (HD) Price: $1,699
Here is a look at the most expensive Kontakt libraries ever released, and why anyone would pay $1,000+ for a single virtual instrument. Price: ~$799 most expensive kontakt libraries
For the rest of us, these libraries are aspirational. But if you ever get the chance to play Scoring Strings or Chris Hein’s Horns ... do it. You will immediately understand why your credit card starts sweating. The expense comes from