Description
Overview
The Chris Hein Orchestral Brass Extended Upgrade is a comprehensive expansion designed specifically for registered users of the CH Orchestral Brass Compact library. This upgrade transforms the compact version into a professional-grade orchestral powerhouse, meeting the highest expectations for sound quality, expression, and versatility in modern scoring.
By upgrading to the Extended version, users gain access to all articulations found in the Complete Version, plus an additional 20GB of content featuring over 43,000 new samples. This expansion significantly broadens the sonic palette, providing the depth and nuance required for high-end cinematic and orchestral productions, effectively more than doubling the size of the original library.
Key Details
- Massive Content Expansion: Adds 20GB of new samples, totaling over 43,000 additional recordings.
- New Low Brass Instruments: Includes F-Tuba, Sousaphone, and Euphonium, each featuring 24 detailed articulations.
- Epic Ensemble Patches: 6 Hollywood-style ensembles including Full Brass, Low Brass, and specific large ensembles for Trumpets, Trombones, and Horns.
- Extreme Dynamic Range: 16 dynamic layers for normal shorts to ensure realistic expression and variation.
- Expanded Note-Head Variations: Attack articulations increased from 6 to 12, allowing for seamless switching between clean and dirty attacks.
- Simulated Mute Modeling: Realistic modeled controls for Bucket, Cup, Harmon, Straight, and Stop mutes.
- Advanced Legato Engine: Features an “offset” fader for precise control over portamento and glide transitions.
- Detailed Articulations: Includes specialized 16th and 8th note repetitions, growls, ornaments, and dirty attacks.
Use Cases
This upgrade is ideal for film composers and game audio designers who require an epic “Hollywood” sound with massive brass ensembles and highly detailed solo performances. It is equally suited for professional producers and engineers working in home or commercial studios who need reliable, repeatable, and highly expressive brass textures across various genres, from classical orchestral works to modern cinematic scores.
Installation
Installation should be performed using the manufacturer instructions provided via the Best Service account portal. Users must register their product at www.bestservice.com for downloads and activation. Because this product requires the Kontakt Player, a separate registration at www.native-instruments.com is also required.
Compatibility
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10 or higher (64-bit), macOS 10.14 or higher (64-bit Intel Core i5 or Apple M1 native)
- RAM: 4GB minimum (6GB recommended)
- Disk Space: 25.17 GB Hard Drive Space
- Supported Interfaces: VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Stand-alone






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