
The Italian orchestra, reimagined
IK Multimedia have announced the upcoming launch of Sinphonica, a new family of Italian orchestral instruments designed for modern composers and created entirely in Italy. The first release, Sinphonica Maestosa Strings, captures the sound of a 60-piece Italian string orchestra, and offers some innovative performance technologies designed with natural, musical expression in mind.
The 60-piece ensemble comprises 16 first violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 celli and eight double basses, and has been recorded at Officine Meccaniche Studios. IK say that the new library captures not only the sound of an orchestra, but also the interaction, movement, and emotion that make every performance unique.
Where many modern sample libraries require extensive programming, Sinphonica takes a different approach, and includes an array of features that aim to offer a more natural approach to orchestration. Responsive True Legato, Articulation Morphing and Dynamic Curve features allow the instrument to respond in a natural-sounding way to users' playing, while a PALCO virtual stage positioning system makes it possible to customise the layout of the instrument sections, and eight microphone perspectives offer some flexible tonal options when it comes to mixing.
Sinphonica Maestosa Strings can be purchased as an all-in-one collection, or as individual instrument sections. The company say that as additional orchestral families are introduced, they will become part of the same ecosystem and share the same expressive philosophy and performance-driven workflow.
Video of Sinphonica Walkthrough 1: Instruments - Performance & Playability
Key Features
60-piece Italian string orchestra recorded at Milans historic Officine Meccaniche Studios.
Five responsive True Legato styles.
Over 40 articulations with perfectly calibrated dynamic layers, vibrato and round robins.
Keyswitch presets tailored to composers needs.
Eight microphone perspectives with world-class setup to capture every nuance.
PALCO Virtual Stage Positioning for fully customisable orchestra seating.
Articulation Morphing for seamless transitions between playing techniques.
Ensemble instruments ready for instant orchestral sketching.
Cinematic textures across all sections, from drones to tension stabs.
Smooth and intuitive workflow with clean interface and streamlined controls.
Pricing & Availability Sinphonica is available to pre-order now, and will become available on 8 October 2026. Pricing is as follows:
Sinphonica Maestosa Strings (Complete Collection): $ 399.99 intro / $ 499.99 regular
Sinphonica Maestosa Violins I: $ 199.99
Sinphonica Maestosa Violins II: $ 149.99
Sinphonica Maestosa Violas: $ 149.99
Sinphonica Maestosa Cellos: $ 199.99
Sinphonica Maestosa Double Basses: $ 149.99
As a special introductory offer, registered Miroslav Philharmonik 2 owners can purchase Sinphonica Maestosa Strings for $ 299.99, an additional $ 100 off of the introductory price. The discount is applied automatically at checkout. Those who start with individual string sections can later upgrade to the complete Maestosa Strings collection at a special upgrade price.
www.ikmultimedia.com/products/sinphonica
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