is a professional-grade virtual instrument library designed for high-end orchestral scoring and music production. Developed by Doug Rogers and Nick Phoenix, this library is renowned for its cinematic sound quality, having been recorded at the legendary EastWest Studio 1—the same room where countless Hollywood soundtracks were born. Key Features of the Diamond Edition
Even years after its initial release, EastWest Hollywood Brass Diamond remains a staple in the toolkit of professional film, TV, and game composers. Its combination of a world-class recording environment, top-tier players, and meticulous sampling makes it one of the most realistic brass libraries available for the Windows platform. EastWest Hollywood Brass Diamond [WiN]
: Because it is a "Diamond" library, it requires a significant amount of disk space (roughly 150GB) and a powerful PC. For Windows (WiN) users, an SSD is highly recommended to handle the high-speed streaming of 24-bit samples. : Unlike the Gold version, Diamond provides five
: Unlike the Gold version, Diamond provides five independent microphone mixes (Main, Mid, Close, Surround, and Vintage Surround), allowing you to blend the room sound to fit your mix perfectly. : Unlike the Gold version
Hollywood Brass Diamond runs on the engine (which replaced the older PLAY engine). This software allows for advanced scripting and "keyswitching," enabling composers to switch between different playing techniques on a single MIDI track without loading separate instances for every sound.
The Diamond Edition is the flagship version of the library, offering significantly more depth than the Silver or Gold versions.