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Spitfire Audio Complete Library Dependencies

How to Use This Table

  • Library Name: Full product name
  • Edition/Level: Base, Core, Professional, or variant
  • Dependency: What software is required to run the library
  • Version: Minimum required version of the dependency
Library NameEdition/LevelDependencyVersionNotes
ORCHESTRAL COLLECTIONS
BBC Symphony OrchestraDiscover (FREE)Spitfire PluginLatest33GB
BBC Symphony OrchestraCoreSpitfire PluginLatest142GB
BBC Symphony OrchestraProfessionalSpitfire PluginLatest630GB
Spitfire Symphony OrchestraBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full7.5.2+345GB, 2024 relaunch
Spitfire Symphony OrchestraDiscover (FREE)Kontakt Player / Kontakt Full7.5.2+5.68GB
Abbey Road OneOrchestral FoundationsSpitfire PluginLatest
ALBION SERIES
Albion ONEBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+
Albion TundraBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Albion NEOBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Albion SolsticeBaseSpitfire PluginLatestSome sources indicate Kontakt compatibility
Albion II LoegriaBaseKontakt Full5.6.8+Discontinued, requires full version
Albion III IceniBaseKontakt Full5.6.8+Discontinued
Albion IV UistBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+
Albion V TundraBaseSee "Albion Tundra"Renamed
The Albions Orchestral SelectsBundleMixedHand-picked selections from Albion range
STRINGS
Spitfire Chamber StringsBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+
Spitfire Chamber StringsProfessionalKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+Extra mics & signals
Hans Zimmer StringsBaseSpitfire PluginLatest251GB
Spitfire Studio StringsCoreKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+~180GB
Spitfire Studio StringsProfessionalKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+~425GB, extra mics & divisi
Spitfire Solo StringsBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+
London Contemporary Orchestra StringsBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+
Bernard Herrmann Composer ToolkitBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+
Fragile String EvolutionsBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
BRASS
Spitfire Studio BrassCoreKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+~40GB
Spitfire Studio BrassProfessionalKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+~112GB
Abbey Road Orchestra: BrassBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
WOODWINDS
Spitfire Studio WoodwindsCoreKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+
Spitfire Studio WoodwindsProfessionalKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+
Abbey Road Orchestra: WoodwindsBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Sparkling WoodwindsBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Wondrous FlutesBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Rare FlutesBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+
PERCUSSION
Hans Zimmer PercussionBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+
Hans Zimmer PercussionProfessionalKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+351.6GB
Spitfire PercussionBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+Part of SSO 2024
Spitfire HarpBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+Part of SSO 2024
Ricotti MalletsBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Orchestral SwarmBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Percussion SwarmBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+
CHOIR & VOCALS
Eric Whitacre ChoirBaseSpitfire PluginLatest~170GB
Mervyn Warren ChoirBaseSpitfire PluginLatest2025 release
PIANOS & KEYBOARDS
Orchestral Grand PianoBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+Part of SSO 2024
Château PianoBaseSpitfire PluginLatest2025 release
Vintage Keys CollectionBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
7 Vintage KeysBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Simcock Felt PianoBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
ORIGINALS SERIES
Originals Epic ChoirBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Originals Epic StringsBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Originals Epic Brass and WoodwindsBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Originals Intimate StringsBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Originals Cinematic Soft PianoBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Originals Firewood PianoBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Originals CimbalomBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Originals OrchestraBundleSpitfire PluginLatestBundle of Originals
ÓLAFUR ARNALDS SERIES
Ólafur Arnalds StratusBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Ólafur Arnalds CellsBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Ólafur Arnalds Composer ToolkitBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+
Ólafur Arnalds EvolutionsBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+
Ólafur Arnalds Chamber EvolutionsBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+
ABBEY ROAD SERIES
Abbey Road OneOrchestral FoundationsSpitfire PluginLatest
Abbey Road OrchestraVarious sectionsSpitfire PluginLatestMultiple libraries
Abbey Road TwoLow StringsSpitfire PluginLatest
EXPERIMENTAL & HYBRID
eDNA EarthBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
eDNA 2BaseSpitfire PluginLatest
ResonateBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+The Ton 2024
KeplerBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
North 7BaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Glass and SteelBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Evo Grid 3BaseSpitfire PluginLatest
British Drama ToolkitBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Tenebra by The Newton BrothersBaseSpitfire PluginLatest2025 release
BBC Radiophonic WorkshopBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
COLLABORATIONS
Jupiter by Trevor HornBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Ronroco by Gustavo SantaolallaBaseSpitfire PluginLatest2025 release
Ambient Guitars (Leo Abrahams)BaseSpitfire PluginLatest
Hauschka Composer ToolkitBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+
FOLK & WORLD
Hearth and Hollow - Folk AccordionBaseSpitfire PluginLatest
EXTRAS & UTILITIES
Spitfire Symphonic ExtrasBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+Rare orchestral instruments
Spitfire SwarmsBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+
MasseBaseKontakt Player / Kontakt Full5.6.8+Part of SSO 2024, formerly free
AIR Studios ReverbEssentialsSpitfire PluginLatestEffect plugin
LABS SERIES
LABS60 Legacy Packs (FREE)Spitfire Plugin (LABS)LatestRequires LABS app
LABS+100+ Packs (Subscription)Spitfire Plugin (LABS)LatestMonthly subscription, new packs added

Key Notes

LABS Information

  • LABS Legacy Packs: 60 free instrument packs available via the LABS app (Spitfire Plugin format)
  • LABS+: Subscription service ($12.99/month or $99/year) with 100+ packs and monthly additions
  • LABS 2.0: Released in 2024, consolidated into single plugin via Splice Instrument platform
  • Requirement: macOS 11+ or Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • All legacy LABS packs remain free; subscription only required for LABS+ exclusive content

Kontakt Requirements

  • Kontakt Player: Free version from Native Instruments (requires serial activation)
  • Kontakt Full: Paid version required for select older libraries
  • Most Kontakt-based libraries require 5.6.8 or higher
  • Spitfire Symphony Orchestra 2024 requires Kontakt 7.5.2 or higher

Spitfire Plugin

  • Proprietary engine (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX)
  • Most libraries released from ~2019 onward use this format
  • Includes libraries previously released on Kontakt that have been updated

General Trends

  • Older libraries (pre-2019): Primarily Kontakt Player or Kontakt Full
  • Recent libraries (2019+): Primarily Spitfire Plugin
  • Albion Series: Mixed - older editions require Kontakt, newer use Spitfire Plugin
  • Studio Orchestra Series: All use Kontakt Player/Full

Storage Requirements

Libraries vary significantly in size:

  • Small: LABS packs (typically 100MB-2GB each)
  • Medium: Originals series (~5-15GB)
  • Large: Core orchestral libraries (30-150GB)
  • Very Large: Professional editions (150-630GB)

Bundles

Several bundle options exist:

  • Bestsellers Bundle: SSO, Albion ONE, Chamber Strings Pro, Eric Whitacre Choir
  • The Ton: Annual holiday bundle with select libraries
  • Signature Bundles: Curated collaborations

Missing from This List

This table covers the major currently-available libraries. Not included:

  • Discontinued/archived libraries no longer for sale
  • Limited edition releases
  • Promotional libraries
  • Individual LABS pack names (60+ free legacy packs)
  • Some regional or temporary releases

For the most current information, always check the specific product page on spitfireaudio.com.

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