Hey y'all.
 
I'm running X3e and have every previous release going waaay, back.  I want to add a fake "horn section" to a tune (trumpets, bones? - T.O.P).  I would like suggestions on using the available synths to build/stack a monophonic (most likely) horn line.  Also, what FX you might suggest.  I have a midi controller (keyboard) to trigger synths.
 
Thanks in advance, -Dave

I use NI Session Horns, very authentic, it also includes a range of decent reverb presets :-)
 
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Hi Dave!
NI Session Horns gets excellent reviews. I happen to have a license for sale.
PM me if you are interested.
 

I still use "Super Section" from the German company "best service" which I got many, many years ago.
Never seen anything like it since.

Many of the classic horn tunes were double-tracked.  I haven't really come across an effect that sounds as good as real double-tracking, but experiment with chorus effects.

I stacked some from a Korg Triton several year back... Used an exciter and eq'd them to fit.
 
https://www.soundclick.com/html5/v3/player.cfm?type=single&songid=9171142&q=hi&newref=1
 
It's a quick 1 minute tune (filler for a project).

NI Session Horns Pro without a doubt! I can send you a track I just finished to give you a listen if you'd like. PM me.

At $300 bones for "NI Session Horns Pro" - that's not happening.  but THANK YOU for those suggestions!!  I was hoping to use existing synths shipped with X3 (and prior versions), to do a few simple "horn section" parts.  No big deal.  Not major league stuff.  In fact, the recording will be a "backing track" for a use with a live performance with another instrument.  We've all heard cheesy horns on "backing tracks", and I was hoping to do something better than what TSS-1 (for instance) could provide.  Thanks again to all,- Dave
 

I think your best bet is Dimension Pro in the Garritan Pocket Orchestra section. Even better if you own Rapture Pro. Good luck

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I think your best bet is Dimension Pro in the Garritan Pocket Orchestra section. Even better if you own Rapture Pro. Good luck

Try the VX-64 Vocal Strip.  The doubler on that plug isn't bad.  That will fatten up the GPO horns.