Alex Wallbank – Works with the free Kontakt Player
$400 / More info
STRENGTHS:
Has a gorgeous sound, incredibly fluid legato scripting, and a solid variety of instruments for a remarkably generous price.
WEAKNESSES:
Lacks detailed divisi writing options. Only includes basic articulations.
Berlin Woodwinds
Orchestral Tools – Works with the free Kontakt Player
Main Library €650 / Additional Instruments €125 / Soloists 1 €250 / Soloists 2 €210 / SFX €250
STRENGTHS:
Includes a variety of articulations. Having separate patches for each wind player provides awesome divisi and tone options.
WEAKNESSES:
The collection (and even the base library) is relatively expensive.
Spitfire Symphonic Woodwinds
Spitfire Audio – Works with the free Kontakt Player
$600 / More info
STRENGTHS:
Has a gorgeous sound and a variety of instrument sections.
WEAKNESSES:
A few patches don't include as many articulations. Lacks detailed divisi writing options and a runs builder when compared to Berlin Woodwinds.
CineWinds
Cinesamples – Works with the free Kontakt Player
CORE $350 / PRO $400
STUB:
To be completed.