Spitfire’s first dry scoring stage ensemble, inspired by the eclectic genius of Bernard Herrmann. Renowned for his groundbreaking scores including Citizen Kane, Psycho, Vertigo and Taxi Driver, his legacy continues to inspire the work of composers today.

We’ve worked exclusively with Bernard Herrmann’s estate to curate and assemble a unique set of studio orchestra ensembles, informed directly by the composer’s legendary orchestration aesthetic. Recorded at Studio One, AIR Studios by renowned engineer Simon Rhodes (Avatar, Spectre, Harry Potter, There Will Be Blood), we’ve captured players performing as Herrmann would have chosen – boisterous, lively and upfront, with patches featuring selected groups, unusual instrumental combinations, chords, effects and much more. Fire up this versatile toolkit for lively and distinctive scoring.


Tech Specs
Mac system requirements
~Mac OS X 10.10 to OS 12
~Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
~Machine must be connected to the internet during install
PC system requirements
~Windows 7 or later (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit)
~Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2, 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
~Machine must be connected to the internet during install
File size
~186742 samples
~146.6 GB download size
~293.20 GB disk space required during install
Kontakt player
~Kontakt Player 5.6.8 or higher

https://www.spitfireaudio.com/bernard-herrmann-composer-toolkit#walkthrough