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2015/07/30 14:46:27
RonCaird
Thank you all for these suggestions.  I have started listening to demos on the web sites and there are some great possibilities.  As always, the CW community comes through!
2015/07/30 15:42:48
StaringIntoNothing
I have tried many of the ones listed here.  IMO, by far the most convincing are the sample modeling horns when used with a breath controller.
 
samplemodeling.com 
tecontrol.se/products/usb-midi-breath-controller
2015/07/31 02:01:30
SF_Green
Given what you're looking for I suggest reading this excellent 4 part series on Pop/R&B/Funk/Jazz Brass from Sound on Sound (excerpt below from a fly-out box in Part 1 of the article).  Well worth the $0.99 per part if you don't already subscribe.
 

Article Overview

Part 1:  This new four-part series explains all you need to know about creating brass arrangements for a range of genres.
Part 2: The second in our four-part series deconstructs funk licks, discusses the implications of using live players and explains how to get more expression and feel into your sampled brass arrangements.
Part 3: A simple, catchy tune with a funky rhythm may be all you need to create a highly commercial horn hook — but harmony is also an essential ingredient in brass arrangements.
Part 4: We conclude our series with an overview of arrangement techniques and a peep into the world of big-band brass.

 
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/may15/articles/pop_brass_arranging_pt1.htm
 
 
"When looking for ‘pop’ brass sounds to use in your DAW, try to steer clear of orchestral libraries. Although some contain playing styles that can work in a pop context, their deliveries generally lack the gutsy, uninhibited attitude required for pop, and their instrumentation and articulation menus are likely to contain significant omissions. Below are some of the better brass libraries and instruments that feature keyswitchable playing styles optimised for pop, soul, R&B, funk and jazz big band. They’ve all been well received by the sampling community, and with intelligent programming will add realism and colour to your horn charts. (SOS reviews in brackets).
Sample Instruments
2015/07/31 11:36:52
RonCaird
Thanks for the link to the SOS articles - excellent stuff in there and it has pushed me to finally go ahead and subscribe.  I am leaning toward one of the Big Fish selections.  The price is right and I like the sounds I hear in the demos for what I am doing. 
2015/07/31 16:16:38
SF_Green
Yes, I really got a lot out of those articles too. I've been getting SOS for 11 years.  It's a great magazine.  Our own Mr. Anderton writes the monthly Sonar column, and the occasional full article as well.  I only took a quick listen to the Big Fish horns, but they did sound nice.  For my part, since I already had Komplete 9, I ended up getting Komplete 10 when they had their half price sale.  When I heard the Session Horns I really liked them, and that was the final straw and I finally caved and got Komplete Ultimate so I could have Session Horns Pro.
 
Cheers from SF
 
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