The standalone price for Session Horns Pro is regularly set at . The product page on Plugin Boutique also confirms this MSRP. However, there are several avenues to acquire it for less:
: Requires at least 6GB of RAM and significant disk space. native instruments session horns pro
: Includes the Animator , a phrase library with over 200 ready-to-play riffs that sync to your project's tempo. The standalone price for Session Horns Pro is
In addition to the Animator, the library includes a "Smart Voice Split" feature. This intelligently distributes the notes of a chord across the different instruments in the section, ensuring realistic voicing and harmony. This feature is particularly useful for those who want to play horn parts live on a keyboard while maintaining a natural ensemble sound. : Includes the Animator , a phrase library
If you don't have a breath controller (like TEControl), map your Mod Wheel to rather than Dynamics (CC1). Volume controls the master level; Dynamics controls the timbre brightness. Moving CC11 slightly before every downbeat mimics a horn player inhaling.
| Library | Price (approx) | Best For | Weakness | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | $199 | Pop, Funk, Smart Voice Split | Not for solo jazz ballad | | SWAM Horns | $400+ | Real-time expression (wind controllers) | CPU heavy, no ensemble voicing | | Chris Hein Horns | $450+ | Deep control (micro-details) | Overwhelming UI, dry sound | | Session Horns (Standard) | $99 | Quick stabs, low CPU | No legato, basic articulations | | Straight Ahead Jazz Horns | $179 | Big Band, Swing | Terrible for pop stabs |