8.5Great
EastWest Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition by EastWest Sounds. Flagship cinematic orchestra in the Opus player—blockbuster scoring bread and butter for many media composers.
Plugin comparison
EastWest Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition vs Spitfire LABS
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.9Great
Spitfire LABS is a free instrument platform of high-quality sampled sounds—pianos, strings, pads, and more—now also available via Splice INSTRUMENT as LABS' new home.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Spitfire LABS comes out ahead (8.9). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | EastWest Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition | Spitfire LABS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499+ | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Cinematic orchestral library | Free sampled instrument platform |
| Player | EastWest Opus | — |
| Developer | EastWest / Soundsonline | — |
| Price | — | Free instruments available (optional paid LABS+/subscription content exists) |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX (plugin host dependent on current player) |
| Catalog | — | Pianos, strings, pads, choir, drums, experimental textures, and more |
| Legacy installer | — | https://legacylabs.spitfireaudio.com/download |
| New home | — | Splice INSTRUMENT hosts LABS content for many users |
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