SOUNDS & SAMPLES

Spitfire Audio – BBC Symphony Orchestra £899

Spitfire have always been an ambitious and forward-thinking company, and develop many products in collaboration with important names in the composing and production arena. However, even Hans Zimmer can’t quite compete with the 90-year heritage of the BBC Symphony Orchestra (BBCSO). It is therefore unsurprising that the latest Spitfire product has arrived with such fanfare. As expected, BBCSO was recorded at the famed BBC Maida Vale Studios. Originally built for roller skating, the building was taken over by the BBC in the 1930s to house multiple studios – including the legendary BBC Radiophonic Workshop – and has played host to numerous bands, as well as