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Cinesamples
Los Angeles, California, United States
What it is
Cinesamples makes virtual instruments and sample libraries for music used in film, television, games, and trailers. Its catalog includes orchestral instruments, ensembles, soloists, world instruments, and sound design libraries, as well as choir, percussion, and keyboard content. Cinesamples says its CineSymphony libraries were recorded at the MGM Scoring Stage at Sony Pictures, and Industry Brass at the Alfred Newman Scoring Stage at Fox. Products run in Native Instruments Kontakt, though compatibility varies by library and some require the full version. The company says its libraries load in any DAW. Depending on the product, installation uses Native Access or Continuata Connect. A license can be active on up to two computers simultaneously using the same Native Instruments account. Cinesamples offers a free Kontakt Player product, Create Series - Kalimba; paid products start at $99. The company says products are not available for trial and orders cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded after a serial code is released. Cinesamples is based in Los Angeles and provides support by email or ticket, typically responding within 24 hours excluding weekends and holidays.
For and against
For
- Catalog spans orchestral, world, and sound design libraries.
- Libraries run in Kontakt and load in any DAW.
- A free Kontakt Player product is available.
- Licenses can be active on up to two computers.
Against
- Products are not available for trial.
- Orders cannot be refunded after a serial code is released.
- Some libraries require the full version of Kontakt.
- No phone support or live chat is offered.
The verdict
Cinesamples offers a broad catalog of sample libraries, including a free Kontakt Player product and paid products starting at $99. Check each library’s Kontakt requirements and the purchase terms before ordering.
Who it suits
Cinesamples suits composers and music makers looking for virtual instruments and sample libraries for screen, game, or trailer music. CineSymphony LITE is described as a sketch or travel kit and a learning kit for beginners.
Plans and prices
Create Series - Kalimba
Free Kontakt Player product
Read 7 Oct 2026 · store.cinesamples.com
On the record
- Audience
- CineSymphony LITE is described as a sketch or travel kit and learning kit for beginners, while the broader catalog serves composers and music makers.store.cinesamples.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- Operating-system compatibility depends on whether the computer can run the minimum Kontakt version listed for the library.support.cinesamples.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- DAW use
- Cinesamples says its libraries load in any DAW.cinesamples.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Installation
- Products can be installed using Native Access or Continuata Connect, depending on the product.support.cinesamples.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Library types
- Its catalog includes orchestral instruments, ensembles, soloists, world instruments, and sound design libraries.cinesamples.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- License limit
- A license code can be installed and activated on up to two computers simultaneously using the same Native Instruments account.support.cinesamples.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Players
- Its libraries run in Native Instruments Kontakt, with compatibility varying by product; some require the full version of Kontakt.support.cinesamples.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says personally identifiable information is not sold or transferred to outside parties, except trusted service providers and specified legal or safety cases.cinesamples.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Recording
- The company says its CineSymphony libraries were recorded at the MGM Scoring Stage at Sony Pictures, and Industry Brass at the Alfred Newman Scoring Stage at Fox.cinesamples.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says sensitive payment information is transmitted using SSL and that credit-card and financial information is not stored on Cinesamples servers after a transaction.cinesamples.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is provided by email or ticket; the company says it does not offer phone support or live chat and typically responds within 24 hours excluding weekends and holidays.support.cinesamples.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Trial and refunds
- Products are not available for trial, and the FAQ says orders cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded once a serial code is released.support.cinesamples.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Updates
- The company says many updates are free, though some legacy or re-encoded libraries may have paid upgrades or exceptions.support.cinesamples.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Cinesamples makes virtual instruments and sample libraries for film, television, games, and trailers.cinesamples.com · read 7 Oct 2026
