BBC Symphony Orchestra

Windows · Mac

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

BBC Symphony Orchestra is ranked #1 of 25 in virtual instruments on Freedom251. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

BBC Symphony Orchestra plans and pricing

All plans

BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover Free 34 instruments · 47 techniques · 1 mix signal · 240MB spitfireaudio.com · 3 Oct 2026

BBC Symphony Orchestra Core £399 once 44 instruments · 344 techniques · 1 mix signal spitfireaudio.com · 3 Oct 2026

BBC Symphony Orchestra Professional £899 once 67 instruments · 468 techniques · 20 signals · 36GB of extra content spitfireaudio.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on virtual instruments

Free plan: Yes
Paid from: 449 one-time
Standalone app: No
Instrument focus: orchestral
Built-in samples: Yes
Included presets: 44

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The record

What it does: BBC Symphony Orchestra is a virtual orchestral sample library for music creators, with strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion recorded at Maida Vale Studios.
Dedicated plugin: The library is housed in Spitfire Audio’s dedicated plugin, which supports VST3, AU and AAX formats.
DAW compatibility: The Discover edition is described as compatible with major music creation software, including GarageBand and Pro Tools.
Interchangeable editions: Discover, Core and Professional are interchangeable through mode switching, which Spitfire says supports sharing and collaboration between owners of different editions.
Core edition: Core includes essential instruments, the full range of articulations and one mix signal.
Professional edition: Professional includes 67 different instruments, 468 techniques, 45 legatos and 20 signals.
Discover edition: Discover includes 34 instruments, 47 techniques and one mix signal in a 240MB package.
Download requirement: The Spitfire Audio app is required to download the libraries, and the installation guide offers macOS and Windows installers.
Storage: Spitfire recommends installing the library onto an external drive, while allowing users to choose another install location.
Support resources: Spitfire provides product how-to videos, feature information and downloadable DAW templates for BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Who it is for: Spitfire describes BBC Symphony Orchestra as a starting point for music creators at every level, from beginners to professional composers.
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

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Sources

spitfireaudio.com/collections/bbc-symphony-orchestra· checked 3 Oct 2026
spitfireaudio.com/products/bbc-symphony-orchestra-profess· checked 3 Oct 2026
spitfireaudio.com/products/bbc-symphony-orchestra-core· checked 3 Oct 2026
spitfireaudio.com/products/bbc-symphony-orchestra-discove· checked 3 Oct 2026
spitfireaudio.com/pages/installation-guides· checked 3 Oct 2026