Orchestral Tools’ Berlin Orchestra Full is a symphony orchestra instrument made up of six collections, recorded at Teldex Studios in Berlin. It contains large-ensemble strings, solo strings played by the principal players, woodwinds, brass and percussion, with more than 100 instruments and more than 800 playing techniques.
An orchestral instrument plug-in lets you play the sound of an orchestra, such as strings, winds and percussion, on a computer.
In this article we compare Berlin Orchestra Full with 10 orchestral instrument plug-ins and rate how well it serves its purpose on three criteria. The basis is official manufacturer information.
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Score 3.8 / 5 (average of the 10 products compared: 3.3)
- Specs last checked
- 2026/09/27
- Instruments and techniques
- Solo included, 800+ techniques
- Microphones
- Multiple mics
- Size
- 404.4 GB
- Price (store, date)
- ≈$895.61 [Official, checked Oct 26]
Summary
Among the 10 orchestral instrument plug-ins, Berlin Orchestra Full is rank A. The ranks run S, A, B and C, and A is second from the top. Averaging the scores for each criterion (out of 5, with the one criterion that matters most for the purpose counted double) gives 3.8.
Strengths
- Range of instruments and techniques (5 points): there are many instruments and playing techniques, so you can express detail.
Things to keep in mind
- Light on storage (2 points): it needs a very large amount of storage, so check the free space on your computer.
Who it suits: people who want to take their time crafting a serious orchestra, solo instruments included.
Main features of Berlin Orchestra Full
A symphony orchestra in six collections
Berlin Orchestra Full contains large-ensemble strings, solo strings played by the principal players, woodwinds, brass and percussion, divided into six collections. All were recorded at Teldex Studios in Berlin, and the manufacturer explains that there are more than 100 instruments and more than 800 playing techniques.
Fine expression
It has recordings for each strength (dynamics) and round robin, which plays the same note differently each time, and also legato that changes automatically according to speed. From short notes to long notes and ornaments, you can add fine expression to a melody.
Mixing the microphones
It was recorded at several microphone positions, and you can mix them inside SINEplayer. If you combine the microphones you use into one channel, you can reduce the load on your computer. You can also download only the instruments and microphones you need.
A large size
The size after installation is 404.4 GB. It is smaller than BBC Symphony Orchestra Professional (632 GB) and Hollywood Orchestra Opus Diamond (944 GB), but it is safer to prepare dedicated storage.
Where it is useful
- Making a piece in which the melody is led by the principal players’ solo strings
- Switching between the techniques of the large-ensemble strings to give each scene its own expression
- Downloading only the instruments you use to save storage space
Rating by criterion
Range of instruments and techniques: 5 / 5
We look at the instruments recorded (including solo instruments) and the richness of playing techniques and legato, as stated officially.
It contains large-ensemble strings, solo strings played by the principal players, woodwinds, brass and percussion, with more than 100 downloadable instruments and more than 800 playing techniques.
Microphone and ambience adjustment: 3 / 5
We look at the number of microphone positions (mixes) you can choose.
It was recorded at several microphone positions, and you can mix them in the player. The number of positions is not stated, so we gave a middle score.
Light on storage: 2 / 5
We look at the free space needed for installation (the less, the lighter).
The size after installation is 404.4 GB (the material before unpacking is more than 1,000 GB).
If “light on storage” matters most to you, BBC SO Discover (5 points) is a better fit.
How we score (Orchestral instrument plug-ins)
| Criterion | Basis | 5 pt | 4 pt | 3 pt | 2 pt | 1 pt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range of instruments and techniques | The instruments recorded (including solo instruments) and the richness of playing techniques and legato (as stated officially) | All sections plus solo instruments, with 400 or more techniques or rich legato | All sections, with 300 or more techniques or stated to have rich techniques and legato | All sections, with basic techniques | Only some sections and techniques | — |
| Microphone and ambience adjustment | Number of microphone positions (mixes) you can choose | 10 or more | 5 or more | 3 to 4 | 2 | 1 (cannot choose) |
| Light on storage | Free space needed for installation (the less, the lighter) | 1 GB or less | 50 GB or less | 200 GB or less | 500 GB or less | More than 500 GB |
Each criterion is scored from 1 to 5 on how well the product serves one goal: making music such as game and video background music, or strings for pop songs, on a computer. Scores follow the conditions in the table above, and the rank is based on an average in which "Range of instruments and techniques" counts double. "Light on storage" is a guide to how easy the product is to use for people with little free space on their computer, and it is lower the more is recorded. The basis is official manufacturer information (EastWest does not publish the number of instruments and techniques for its two products, so we judged from the official description). Sound quality has not been compared by ear, so it is not scored. Price is not part of the score. Features that cannot be confirmed from the manufacturer's or a retailer's description are scored as if absent.
Berlin Orchestra Full system requirements and getting started
| Operating system | Windows / macOS |
|---|---|
| Plug-in formats | Via SINEplayer: VST, AU, AAX |
| Standalone | Yes (SINEplayer) |
| Other | 404.4 GB after installation |
Checked on the manufacturer’s official pages on October 17, 2026.
Compared with other orchestral instrument plug-ins
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| Product | RankAvg. score | Instruments and techniques | Microphones | Size | Free | Price (store, date) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spitfire AudioBBC SO Discover | C 2.5 | 34 instruments, 47 techniques | 1 mix | 360 MB | Free | Not listed |
| Spitfire AudioBBC SO Core | B 3.3 | 44 instruments, 344 techniques | 1 mix | 28 GB | Free version available | $449 [Official, checked Oct 26] |
| Spitfire AudioBBC SO Professional | A 4.0 | 67 instruments, 468 techniques | 12 mics + 3 mixes | 632 GB | Free version available | $999 [Official, checked Oct 26] |
| EastWestHollywood Orchestra Opus Diamond | A 3.8 | All sections + solo | 6 mics | 944 GB | — | $209 (sale; regular $399) [PB, checked Oct 26] |
| EastWestSymphonic Orchestra Platinum | A 3.5 | All sections + legato | 3 mics | 194 GB | — | $104 (sale; regular $199) [PB, checked Oct 26] |
| Spitfire AudioSpitfire Symphony Orchestra | A 3.8 | Solo included, 600+ techniques | 4 mics | About 368 GB | — | ≈$667.31 [Official, checked Oct 26] |
| Spitfire AudioAlbion ONE | B 3.0 | All sections, 63 techniques | 4 mics | 55.7 GB | — | ≈$533.58 [Official, checked Oct 26] |
| Orchestral ToolsBerlin Free Orchestra | C 2.3 | 33 instruments, 67 techniques | 1 mix | 3 GB | Free | Not listed |
| Orchestral ToolsBerlin Orchestra Full | A 3.8 | Solo included, 800+ techniques | Multiple mics | 404.4 GB | — | ≈$895.61 [Official, checked Oct 26] |
| Orchestral ToolsBerlin Orchestra Pro | A 3.5 | 141 instruments, 1,200+ techniques | Multiple mics | 538 GB | — | ≈$1,568.16 [Official, checked Oct 26] |
Features checked on each manufacturer's official website on September 27, 2026. Check the store page behind the buy button for the price.
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