This latest addition to its landmark modular orchestra series that continues to set the standard for realism, playability and responsiveness in the virtual instrument sphere.

Following on from Abbey Road Orchestra Flutes, Clarinets and Oboes this addition to the woodwinds section captures a world-class bassoons a2 section within the iconic acoustics of Studio One, engineered by GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer Simon Rhodes, recorded and programmed in stunning detail.

Abbey Road Orchestra: Symphonic Woodwinds delivers an authentic and responsive playing experience, with sophisticated performance legato and intelligent, velocity-sensitive transitions, that allow for incredibly natural melodic lines. This technological underpinning ensures that composers can achieve fluid, expressive performances that truly sing.

Boasting 21 articulations and 16 curated microphone signals for full control over the mix, Abbey Road Orchestra: Bassoons is an indispensable tool for composers to elevate their scores.

Abbey Road Orchestra: Bassoons and Symphonic Woodwinds will be available from 28 August 2025 here, with the Professional edition of Bassoons priced at £249/$309/€309 with an introductory 20% discount (£199/$247/€247) available until 11 September 2025. The Core edition is priced at £99/$99/€99 and the Abbey Road Orchestra: Symphonic Woodwinds bundle will be available from 28 August.

ABBEY ROAD ORCHESTRA: BASSOONS PROFESSIONAL –
The Professional edition is built for composers demanding full control and the richest sonic palette:

- Advanced Legato System: Features 7 extended Legato Techniques that intelligently respond to playing speed, incorporating nuanced marcato and soft entries. Also includes specialised patches such as Lyrical Legato, Runs, Slurs, and Allegro for ultimate expressive phrasing.

- Nuanced Articulations: 13 options including velocity-triggered dynamic long techniques, alongside a comprehensive suite of shorts, including multi-tongued articulations and trills.

- Unrivalled Mix Control (16 Signals): Two signature Simon Rhodes mixes plus individual microphone arrays – including vintage mics, multiple Decca Trees, ambients, and even natural spill – for precise sonic sculpting and immersive realism.

ABBEY ROAD ORCHESTRA: BASSOONS CORE –
Core delivers the essential sound and key expressive articulations in a streamlined package.

- Expressive Legatos: Includes 2 expressive legato patches: Performance Legato and emotive Lyrical Legato for compelling melodic lines.

- Key Articulations: Features a curated selection of essential longs (including sfz), 10 shorts (staccatissimo to marcato, multi-tongued), and trills.

- Signature Mix: Offers Simon Rhodes’ expertly balanced main "Mix 1", a full-sounding room mix formed from Tree 1, Overheads, Outriggers 1, and a curated blend of spots.

Not simply a collection of samples, this library is an infusion of Studio One’s renowned acoustic character, a room that has shaped the sound of definitive film scores from The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy to Avengers: End Game and classical masterpieces. Its control room features an AMS NEVE 88RS SP3D 84 channel mixing console, and it houses one of the world's greatest microphone collections, making it the perfect setting for this series.

Abbey Road Orchestra: Symphonic Woodwinds integrates seamlessly with existing products in the Abbey Road Orchestra line, including Symphonic Strings, comprising First and Second Violins, Basses, Cellos and Violas, as well as High, Low and Metal Percussion, combining as the most realistic and expressive orchestral VST.

Explore the full range here.