Creating a lo-fi beat and post-rock track with Spitfire’s free orchestral sounds

You don’t need to break the bank to get started with composing cinematic arrangements.

In the video above, expert producer and educator TAETRO takes this idea to the test by composing an orchestral arrangement using the wide array of free instruments available in Spitfire Symphony Orchestra: Discover. From there, he contextualizes the same arrangement in two different projects—a lo-fi beat and a post-rock track—to showcase its versatility. Watch along to hear his insights into getting the most out of the collection, as well as his composition, music theory, and production tips and techniques that can apply to any toolkit of your choosing.

“Even if you didn’t think of yourself as a user of orchestral instruments, hopefully I’ve showcased two unique ways you can utilize them in modern productions, even if you’re not doing orchestral scoring or something like that,” TAETRO shares.

For even more high-quality software instruments to add to your arsenal, be sure to also check out the hundreds of free presets available in Splice INSTRUMENT.

And there you have it! Which track was your favorite? What other instrument libraries and plugins would you like to see us explore next? Start a conversation with us and an ever-growing community of music creators via the Splice Discord.


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December 9, 2025

Harrison Shimazu

Harrison Shimazu is a composer, content strategist, and writer who’s passionate about democratizing music creation and education. He leads the Splice blog and produces vocaloid music as Namaboku.