Spitfire Audio is a company specializing in the development of virtual instruments and sample libraries tailored for music composers and producers. The company collaborates with renowned musicians and studios, including notable figures such as Hans Zimmer and prestigious locations like Abbey Road, to create high-quality soundscapes and orchestral tools. Their product offerings include a variety of instruments spanning strings, pianos, percussion, brass, woodwind, and more, catering to a diverse range of musical genres. Targeting professional composers, sound designers, and music enthusiasts, Spitfire Audio provides innovative solutions that enhance the creative process. With a focus on authenticity and realism, their libraries are designed to meet the needs of those looking to create compelling music for film, television, and other media. Through their comprehensive online store, customers can access both new releases and promotional bundles, making it easier for them to find the right tools for their projects.
Spitfire Audio receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its high-quality sound libraries and user-friendly purchasing process. Reviewers frequently praise the outstanding sound quality and the ease of installation, noting that products like Albion One and the Epic Choir elevate their music production significantly.
Many customers appreciate the quick and efficient transaction experience, with downloads available shortly after purchase. However, some users express frustration regarding compatibility issues with macOS and Native Instruments KOMPLETE KONTROL, particularly with newer libraries. Additionally, a few reviews mention a desire for clearer optimization options and the ability to trade-in or sell products. Overall, Spitfire Audio is recognized for its exceptional offerings, despite some minor concerns.
Summary generated with AI from recent reviews
Each source counts by its number of reviews. Only reviews written by people are scored.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | 6-mo | Fake risk |
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Trustpilot Imported Trustpilot reviews | 4.7 | 100 | 100% | ● Low |
Monthly average rating from reviews written by people · latest review Jul 2025.
| Month | Average | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | 4.7 | 3 |
| May 25 | 4.7 | 47 |
| Jun 25 | 4.8 | 35 |
| Jul 25 | 4.4 | 15 |
Share of positive (4–5★) and negative (1–2★) reviews mentioning each topic · based on the 100 most recent reviews.
“Efficient and easy to install”
“Customer support is particularly low-priority there”
Same method for every company: overall rating, legitimacy checks, the average rating of reviews mentioning each area and the 6-month trend · Musical Instruments.
| Company | Overall | Legit | Quality | Service | Value | Trend | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.6 out of 5 (good) | 4.2 out of 5 (good) | 4.7 out of 5 (good) | — | 100 |
| 5.0 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | — | — | — | — | 25 | |
| 4.7 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.7 out of 5 (good) | 4.6 out of 5 (good) | 4.5 out of 5 (good) | −3% | 551 | |
| 4.4 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.0 out of 5 (good) | 4.6 out of 5 (good) | 4.5 out of 5 (good) | — | 272 | |
| 4.8 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.0 out of 5 (good) | — | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | — | 25 |
Bottom line: Spitfire Audio is #3 of 5 on overall rating in this group. On service, Sports Integrity scores higher (4.6 vs 4.2).
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Over a year ago
Easy ordering and download The optimize option could have been a bit clearer What I do miss is either the possibility to sell on products or trade-in. I have now SSO and BBCSO (as well as Abbey road)... See more
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Easy ordering and download The optimize option could have been a bit clearer What I do miss is either the possibility to sell on products or trade-in. I have now SSO and BBCSO (as well as Abbey road) I could do with only BBCSO but are stuck with both (and they are all pretty pricy)
Efficient and easy to install
Everything about Spitfire Audio is absolute class - the quality of the products you get are incredible and the sonic opportunities are brilliant. They absolutely elevate your average setups to the next level.
Easy transaction. Great product.
The review, purchase, and download process is very quick and efficient. The library's sound is very good, as always, the quality I expected! I completed my project, and the library I purchased was the main element in my track.
I always a pleasure to visit and return to the Spitfire Audio homepage, it's beautifully structured, inspiring and easy to navigate. I really appreciate the generous discounts and promotions already offered throughout the year. Perhaps adding even more loyalty based rewards or exclusive early access again for returning customers could make the experience even more special !
Spitfire makes some of the very best software out there for composing music, I especially think the strings are the most natural sounding and easy to use as well. I purchased the BBS Pro Orchestra and am very pleased with all the sounds. I would recommend Spitfire Audio to anybody wanting great sounding instruments for their compositions. :)
My go to place for quality composing tools.
Spitfire is quite good and quite questionable as most people already know. They're simply "quite". To illustrate I own quite a few of their products and one of them is Solo Strings. While purchasing Spitfire Symphonic Orchestra where an updated version of the same Solo Strings is included there's no discount, and the old Solo Strings that is quite pricey hasn't been updated with the same programming to my knowledge. That kind of illustrates the point, they're shamelessly greedy. Another instance that illustrates their questionable business is the Abbey Road libraries. I own all of Abbey Road One and it's honestly really quite good. The sound is the highlight and since there's no advanced programming it works really well too. But do they build on the Abbey Road One library for their Abbey Road Premium collection, no ofc it's a separate and completely new one. So I've invested in a limited light version. Anyways, Abbey Road One is still great and that's the thing, they DO make quite good stuff but it's more product specific where they fall short in quality. It's definitely not the sound, it's the programming. In Spitfire Symphonic Orchestra the legatos are simply acting weird and sound really unnatural. It's a real shame because it's so obvious that it must be something they just simply ignore in promo materials and just don't fix. Weird stuff is constantly happening with what samples are triggered and for the performance patches specifically I'v found them to produce really unnatural sounds where the room sound doesn't seem to match the close mics or something. It's like super weird and dramatic tails of certain sounds that doesn't match the attack or note length or intensity So it sounds great and I expect there's many workarounds I'll figure out along the way and the performance patches is a good idea but they're simply not well programmed. Lots of complaining but three stars. Well, they do sound great and while the legatos aren't anywhere close to something like Cinematic Studio Strings or any of their libraries there's a lot more than just performance patches. And I honestly think they should focus more on simple legato patches rather than their "performance" versions since they do work well in Abbey Road One that doens't have performance patches and they work pretty much as expected. Especially the legatos on the "thematic horns" sounds ..honestly amazing and are also really easy to record with minimal adjustments needed to the midi. And I feel every issue I have can be boiled down to priorities, put the product before maximum profit and focus more on usability rather than buzzwordy "performance patches" that only really makes for impressive walkthroughs when played carefully.
I've bought a lot of libraries from Spitfire and I am satisfied with all of them. Also the support is really quick. Recently I've bought percussion librarires (low, metal and high) and they are just amazing. Worth waiting for the sales ;)
The sounds of the Intimate packages are really beautiful. The dynamics and intensity of the pianos are really realistic. I hope that new packages can come out, maybe more similar to the Yamaha C. Great Job!
The response to inquiries is quick, which is great. However, it's not good that the official shop doesn't display prices in Japanese yen.
The service was quick and easy - the checkout flow is clear and intuitive. 15 minutes after payment I got the product download and could use it right away
Es increíble que se pueda pasar un coro vocal auténtico grabado en lugar tan perfecto y poder pasarlo a que uno lo maneje con sus dedos tan increíblemente en su teclado, gracias por un trabajo tan bien hecho,
The experience of purchasing Tides was great. The process was smooth, there were no hiccups. Of course, I have been their customers for years and know how it works. Reputable company.
Spitfire Audio is such a great and reliable company! I use many of their libraries on a regular basis and they are a key part of my templates and writing process. The quality is always fantastic, downloads and updates are easy, and they make composing feel intuitive and inspiring.
I love the Spitfire web page and listen with great interest to the demos. Once ordered, the products are a breeze to download and install into my DAW. Thank you.
An amazing library! The perfect library for start making choral arrangement with a great detail! lovely an of course useful!
Spitfire Audio libraries are the Bentley’s of digital instruments, particularly those for orchestra. I started with their free BBC orchestra Discover, and was delighted to discover that every instrument of the orchestra sounded exactly like the real thing. I later upgraded to the BBC Core, and it is even better. I recently purchased the epic strings for $17, and it is the best combo strings sound I’ve ever used. I also recently purchased the epic choir for $17, and of course it is amazing. I did a Groover campaign recently, one person said that libraries are not up to par; that is false. I have a Yamaha MODX6+ and Logic Pro, both are amazing but I always use spitfire for orchestra stuff, there is no substitute.
Working with Spitfire is always the best; and Oboes Professional is an incredible library! Easy to play, program, sounds amazing. What's not to like?
Spitfire Audio is a company specializing in the development of virtual instruments and sample libraries tailored for music composers and producers. The company collaborates with renowned musicians and studios, including notable figures such as Hans Zimmer and prestigious locations like Abbey Road, to create high-quality soundscapes and orchestral tools. Their product offerings include a variety of instruments spanning strings, pianos, percussion, brass, woodwind, and more, catering to a diverse range of musical genres. Targeting professional composers, sound designers, and music enthusiasts, Spitfire Audio provides innovative solutions that enhance the creative process. With a focus on authenticity and realism, their libraries are designed to meet the needs of those looking to create compelling music for film, television, and other media. Through their comprehensive online store, customers can access both new releases and promotional bundles, making it easier for them to find the right tools for their projects.
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