Native Instruments Session Horns Pro

Native Instruments Session Horns Pro: The Versatile Horn Section

Native Instruments Session Horns Pro is a versatile, playable horn section featuring trombone, tenor saxophone and two trumpets sampled to perfection. Produced in collaboration with e-instruments, the Kontakt instrument features the unique Smart Voice Split function for creating authentic horn arrangements from a played keyboard on the fly — no arranging experience needed. Over 170 ultra-flexible playable phrases cover a wide spectrum of genres and moods, from funk to jazz to modern pop and cinematic hits.

What’s Inside Session Horns Pro

• Four horns: trombone, tenor saxophone and two trumpets sampled with rich, authentic tone
• Smart Voice Split: assigns notes across the four horns automatically for authentic voicings from a single keyboard input
• Animator: harmonically flexible riff generator that creates rhythmic phrases from played chords
• 170+ playable phrases: ultra-flexible pattern library covering funk, jazz, pop, R&B and cinematic use
• Multiple articulations: sustains, staccato, legato, falls, doits, bends and vibrato
• Individual instrument access: play each horn separately for solo lines and duets
• Section blend controls: tune the balance between horns for arrangement shaping
• e-instruments collaboration: sampled and programmed by e-instruments’ team of producers and arrangers
• Runs in Kontakt Player: free Kontakt Player is enough — full Kontakt not required

Who Is It For?

Pop and R&B producers adding horn stabs and rhythmic riffs to arrangements. Funk and jazz producers who want an authentic horn section without hiring live musicians. Hip-hop producers using horns for sampled-style flavour under 808 beats. Songwriters building horn arrangements for pop songs. TV composers scoring detective, thriller and 1970s-nostalgia productions where horns carry the vibe. Anyone tired of dry synth brass patches and wanting real horn character.

System Requirements

• macOS 11 or higher, 64-bit, Apple Silicon native
• Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
• Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone (via Kontakt Player)
• Approximately 8 GB disk space

How Producers Use Native Instruments Session Horns Pro

Funk and R&B producers use Smart Voice Split to play a full horn arrangement from single-hand keyboard chords — the plugin automatically distributes notes across trombone, tenor sax and two trumpets for authentic section voicing. Pop producers add staccato horn stabs to chorus builds using the pattern library. Hip-hop producers layer sustained horns under 808 patterns for cinematic hip-hop arrangements. TV composers score 1970s-flavoured cues with the Animator’s rhythmic riffs. See our Kontakt libraries collection for related tools.

Why Buy From VST Vault?

• Instant download: installer link within a minute of payment
• Mac and Windows: both installers included
• Priced in pounds: transparent GBP pricing
• Real support: within six hours by email or WhatsApp
• 3-day refund: if the library doesn’t work and we can’t fix it

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smart Voice Split?

Smart Voice Split automatically assigns notes across the four horns (trombone, tenor sax, two trumpets) based on the chord you play, producing authentic section voicings without manual arrangement work. Play a C major triad and the plugin distributes the notes for realistic section performance rather than stacking all four horns on the same pitches.

How does Session Horns Pro compare to Symphony Series Brass?

Different priorities. Symphony Series Brass delivers a 32-piece full orchestral brass section for cinematic scoring. Session Horns Pro delivers four horns optimised for pop, R&B, funk and jazz production. Pop producers pick Session Horns Pro. Film composers pick Symphony Series Brass.

Do I need the full Kontakt to run Session Horns Pro?

No. Session Horns Pro runs in free Kontakt Player.

Explore Session Strings Pro 2 for the string counterpart to Session Horns Pro.