Free orchestral plugin with 34 BBC Symphony Orchestra instruments recorded at Maida Vale Studios.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover vs Ample Bass P Lite (2026)
BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover is best for beginners wanting a free taste of orchestral scoring; Ample Bass P Lite is best for realistic bass guitar parts. BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover starts at Free and Ample Bass P Lite at Free.
Ample Sound
Ample Bass P Lite
A free Fender Precision Bass instrument with realistic fingerstyle articulations.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover | Ample Bass P Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | beginners wanting a free taste of orchestral scoring | realistic bass guitar parts |
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | 34 instruments with 47 playing techniques, Single mix signal (mic position), Steinway Model D concert grand piano included, Recorded at Maida Vale Studios with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Lightweight ~240MB download | 560 MB fingerstyle sample library, Riffer 4 MIDI editor, Tab Reader 4 imports Guitar Pro files, 8-band EQ, compressor, delay, convolution reverb, Amp model with four cabinets |
| Developer | Spitfire Audio | Ample Sound |
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BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover starts at Free; Ample Bass P Lite starts at Free.
34 instruments with 47 playing techniques, Single mix signal (mic position), Steinway Model D concert grand piano included, Recorded at Maida Vale Studios with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Lightweight ~240MB download.
560 MB fingerstyle sample library, Riffer 4 MIDI editor, Tab Reader 4 imports Guitar Pro files, 8-band EQ, compressor, delay, convolution reverb, Amp model with four cabinets.