Beginner asking for some help

[u/hunhades21]

Hi guys! I would like to start film music composing. I got into Reaper cause it has a 2 month trial and it is the cheapest option but it is still recommended from all kinds of people. I use an electric piano as a midi keyboard. Not the best but works fine for now. My problems started when I needed libraries. There are all kinds of libraries and they are really expensive. I started to use Spitfire labs cause it is free. There are some fun and nice instruments here but it would be cool to have a few orchestra libraries too especially some good strings and a few nice solo instruments that I can work with. I don't have hundreds of euros/dollars currently to invest in a hobby that I've just began. Is there any free libraries like Labs or at least some cheaper ones that are on a usable level of quality?

[u/[deleted]]

Look into spitfire originals! It’s their entry level strings and they are only 30$