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Orchestral Tools
March, Germany
What it is
Orchestral Tools makes virtual instruments from acoustic sound sources it conceptualizes, records, and produces. Its free SINE player runs on Windows and macOS, either as a standalone application or in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX formats. SINE includes a growing free SINEfactory library with instruments such as piano, strings, and percussion. The listed SINEplayer plan costs nothing and includes one orchestral collection, 46 instruments, 242 articulations, 43 total legatos, full dynamic layers, limited round robins, and one microphone position. Users can download chosen instruments and microphone positions instead of an entire collection. The player supports customizable articulation lists, dynamics and round-robin controls, multiple legato options, and mixing microphone positions into one channel. The minimum listed memory is 8 GB RAM, with 16 GB or more recommended for both Mac and Windows. The company says SINE runs on computers only. Orchestral Tools was founded in 2005 and describes itself as an independent German company with offices in Berlin and Freiburg. Its Helpdesk covers FAQs, updates, billing, collections, and product guides.
For and against
For
- Free player includes piano, strings, and percussion.
- Available standalone and in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX.
- Lets users download selected instruments and microphone positions.
- Includes 46 instruments and 242 articulations.
Against
- Runs on computers only.
- Requires at least 8 GB RAM.
- 16 GB or more RAM is recommended.
The verdict
SINE combines a free player with a growing instrument library and controls for articulations, dynamics, legato, and microphone mixing. It is limited to computer platforms and has a listed minimum memory requirement of 8 GB RAM.
Who it suits
SINE suits composers, producers, performers, and sound designers who use virtual instruments on Windows or macOS. Its selectable downloads and microphone options may suit users choosing content for a project.
Plans and prices
Berlin Free Orchestra
1 collection · 34 instruments · 67 articulations · up to 2 dynamic layers
Read 15 Oct 2026 · orchestraltools.com
Splinter intro offer
Experimental chamber strings · Ondes Martenot · piano · drums/percussion
Read 15 Oct 2026 · orchestraltools.com
Inspire Bundle
Includes Inspire 1 and Inspire 2 · sold separately for €298
Read 15 Oct 2026 · orchestraltools.com
Habitat
SINEplayer library · 39.3GB compressed / 101GB uncompressed · 24-bit/48kHz patches
Read 15 Oct 2026 · musicradar.com
Berlin Orchestra Created with Berklee
1 collection · 46 instruments · 242 articulations · 43 total legatos
Read 15 Oct 2026 · orchestraltools.com
Berlin Orchestra Full
6 collections · 104 instruments · 877 articulations · 88 total legatos
Read 15 Oct 2026 · orchestraltools.com
Berlin Orchestra Pro
10 collections · 141 instruments · 1,217 articulations · 138 total legatos
Read 15 Oct 2026 · orchestraltools.com
Berlin Orchestra Max
21 collections · 214 instruments · 2,085 articulations · 211 total legatos
Read 15 Oct 2026 · orchestraltools.com
SINEplayer
Windows 10 64-bit or macOS 10.15+ · Standalone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX
Read 11 Oct 2026 · orchestraltools.com
On the record
- Articulation control
- SINE supports drag-and-drop articulation lists, customizable keyswitch workflows, dynamic and round-robin control, and multiple legato options.orchestraltools.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Audience
- Its products are used by professional composers, producers, performers, and sound designers around the world.orchestraltools.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Capsule features
- Capsule supports single or multi-articulation patches, selectable true-legato intervals, articulation morphing, polyphonic keyswitches and an intelligent microphone mixer.orchestraltools.helpscoutdocs.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Capsule framework
- Capsule provides a uniform interface and performance-optimized scripting framework for most Orchestral Tools collections and integrates with Native Instruments Kontakt.orchestraltools.helpscoutdocs.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company
- Orchestral Tools describes itself as an independent German company with offices in Berlin and Freiburg.orchestraltools.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- The legal entity shown in the license and privacy pages is OT Distribution GmbH & Co. KG.orchestraltools.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Controls
- SINE supports customizable articulation lists, dynamics and round-robin control, and multiple legato options.orchestraltools.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Crunchbase legal and status
- Crunchbase lists OT Distribution GmbH & Co KG as the legal name and the operating status as active and for-profit.crunchbase.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Data protection
- The company identifies itself as the data controller for the website and SINE Player under applicable data protection law, including the GDPR.orchestraltools.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- DAW compatibility
- Collections can be used with sequencers supporting VST or AU, which the helpdesk says includes most sequencers.orchestraltools.helpscoutdocs.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- The Helpdesk exposes articles for SINE quick start, GUI, library, performance, mixer, options, store, accounts, Kontakt, Capsule and collection notes.orchestraltools.helpscoutdocs.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- SINE is available for macOS and Windows, and the company says it only runs on computers.orchestraltools.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Free content
- The included SINEfactory library contains instruments including piano, strings, and percussion.orchestraltools.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Hardware baseline
- SINE lists an Intel Core i5-class processor and 8GB RAM minimum, with 16GB or more recommended.orchestraltools.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- High-end templates
- The helpdesk recommends 32GB RAM for a full Berlin Strings template and 64GB when using many microphone positions and collections.orchestraltools.helpscoutdocs.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The Windows installer permits custom VST and application locations; the macOS package permits a custom application location.orchestraltools.helpscoutdocs.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Instrument management
- Users can download selected instruments and microphone positions instead of downloading an entire collection.orchestraltools.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- License model
- The license agreement grants a permanent, non-exclusive use right after purchase, with a one-time download and permission to make backup copies.orchestraltools.com · read 15 Oct 2026
