Best Cinematic VST Plugins?
Are you looking for Cinematic VST plugins and sample libraries, that focus on deep sounds, ambience, atmosphere, beautiful legatos, shimmer etc?
Not pure orchestral or epic trailer plugins. But rather plugins focusing on cinematic sound design, hybrid sounds, pads, drones, atmospheres etc. While “Best” is of course always subjective, here is a complete top list (based on input from fellow composers):
Best Cinematic VST Plugins
- Omnisphere (Spectrasonics)
- Dronar Series (Gothic Instruments)
- Ethera Gold (Zero-G)
- Mosaic Voices (Heavyocity)
- Mosaic Keys (Heavyocity)
- Forzo (Heavyocity)
- Novo (Heavyocity)
- Analog Brass & Winds (Output)
- Straylight (Native Instruments)
Things You should Consider
- Sound Character & Tone
- Sound Quality & Consistency
- Dynamic Range
- Instruments & Articulations
- Presets & Variation
- User Interface & Features
- Playability & Performance
- Microphone & Mixing
Your Input is Wanted!
Do you have experience on any of these products? Do you have suggestions on products you think could make this top list?
Share your thoughts, perspective, and join the discussion in the thread below! 
Sincerely,
Mikael Baggström
Founder of Professional Composers