Iconica Ensembles: Orchestral Sample Library by Steinberg

Iconica Ensembles is a 45 GB orchestral sample library from Steinberg, with 40 presets of string, brass, woodwind and percussion ensembles for orchestral, film and pop music.

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01Overview

Iconica Ensembles is an orchestral instrument library built around ensemble sounds rather than single instruments. It covers full, high, mid and low string sections, full, low and high woodwinds, and full and low brass ensembles, along with a percussion map that includes marimba, glockenspiel and timpani. Steinberg developed the library with the sample specialist Orchestral Tools. The collection targets orchestral, film and pop composition.

Best for

Orchestral composition
Film score sketching
Pop string and brass layers
Cinematic ensemble pads
Orchestral percussion accents

Developer: Steinberg
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

45 GB of compressed orchestral audio
40 presets of ensemble and cinematic styles
Full, high, mid and low string ensembles
Full, low and high woodwind ensembles
Full and low brass ensembles
Percussion map with marimba, glockenspiel and timpani
Available in VST3, AU and AAX formats
Runs on Windows and macOS, including Apple Silicon

03In depth

Ensemble Sections and Cinematic Presets

The library's core is its set of ensembles. Strings are split into full, high, mid and low ensembles, giving composers a range of registers to build layered arrangements. Woodwinds come as full, low and high ensembles, and brass as full and low ensembles.

The 40 presets combine these ensembles into orchestral ensemble and cinematic styles, so you can start from a finished textural sound and adjust from there. The percussion map adds marimba, glockenspiel and timpani for rhythmic and coloristic accents.

Requirements and Installation

Iconica Ensembles is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS. It takes up about 45 GB of free disk space. The library requires either the free HALion Sonic 7 or the full version of HALion 7, and an internet connection for activation, download, account setup and product registration.

On Windows, Windows 10 (64-bit) version 21H2 or higher and Windows 11 (64-bit) are listed. On macOS, the listed systems run from Big Sur through Sequoia, with Apple Silicon supported through Rosetta 2 or as a native app.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Steinberg
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST3, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Iconica Ensembles?

The library requires either the free HALion Sonic 7 or the full version of HALion 7. An internet connection is needed for activation, download, account setup and product registration.

Which formats and operating systems does Iconica Ensembles support?

It is listed in VST3, AU and AAX formats. Supported systems are Windows 10 (64-bit) version 21H2 or higher and Windows 11 (64-bit), and macOS Big Sur through Sequoia, including Apple Silicon via Rosetta 2 or as a native app.

How much disk space does Iconica Ensembles need?

The library requires about 45 GB of free hard drive space, since it contains 45 GB of compressed audio.

Which instruments are included in Iconica Ensembles?

The library includes full, high, mid and low string ensembles, full, low and high woodwind ensembles, full and low brass ensembles, and a percussion map with marimba, glockenspiel and timpani.