Session Horns interface

Session Horns

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At a Glance

TypeInstrument
CategoryBrass
PlatformWiN
DAWAny
Download for Windows

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Session Horns is a Kontakt instrument that captures the sound of a tight four-piece brass section: trombone, tenor sax, and two trumpets. Recorded with session musicians, it delivers a rich, authentic tone suited to funk, pop, reggae, indie, and neo-soul. The Smart Voice Split function automatically assigns chord notes to the right instruments, so you can play realistic horn arrangements without formal training. Legato mode handles note transitions smoothly for expressive melodies. The Animator offers over 170 flexible phrases—licks, stabs, and progressions—that you can trigger and control in real time. You can play the full ensemble or subsections like two trumpets or sax and trombone. It’s ideal for hobby producers who want convincing brass parts without hiring players, and works in any DAW that supports Kontakt.