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All the Roads by Larum – Micah Frank & Chet Doxas

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All the Roads by Larum – Micah Frank & Chet Doxas is now available as a digital download or Limited Edition Cassette.

The word larum means, “sound of warning or danger; a commotion”. You probably don’t know it. An early, archaic form of the word “alarm“ it becomes more recognizable, doesn’t it?

Brooklyn Amalgamated Magnet Concern

William Gilbert, Chairman of North American Bureau of Magnetic Innovation describes the music as :

The architects of Larum — Micah Frank & Chet Doxas — met in deep Brooklyn, working at the Brooklyn Amalgamated Magnet Concern. One of the leading magnetic research facilities on the east coast, BAMC was established during World War II and for over 70 years has attracted people from around the world for its top-secret research and development. It’s a revered part of Brooklyn geography and history, though it remains one of the great mysteries of this borough.

In many ways, BAMC still operates as it did during wartime. A whistle blows each day at shift change, and those in employ gather each day for lunch at the company automat. It was in that room where, on a working day like any other, these two met.

Doxas, who had recently been hired to work in the Department of Alloys & Alchemy, sat down across from Frank. His department, Magnetic Malleability & Manipulation, is on the opposite side of the facility from Doxas, and it’s unlikely they would’ve crossed paths anywhere but in the automat. But as they unwrapped their lunches, a conversation began about their lives outside of work. That conversation became more heated as they continued talking, spiraling into an argument: how could their work in magnets be used in communication? Doxas envisioned an analog broadcast array, using sound waves and metallic transistors. Frank’s vision was more digital, based on repetition and patterns.

Despite their different backgrounds and visions, these were two of the most innovative people working in their respective fields. They proposed a new direction and collaboration to me through the Bureau of Magnetic Innovation, which was approved in short order, letting their audio work commence. This memo is my way of saying their discoveries are some of the most exciting we’ve heard in some time.

Magnets are as intrinsic to our lives as the Earth itself, and any innovation in the field is both difficult and noteworthy. As these two began their work together, they faced the same challenge of every artist, scientist, and explorer: how do we do this work together, while also making something new? Hence the name Larum — it conveys the urgency and ancient roots that these two were after.

Micah Frank, Chet Doxas music is a rare mix of the archaic and contemporary, the analog and electronic, the accessible and atonal. Larum is the product of two people who came together by chance, in a strange place and have gone on to discover their own new place and sound. Fortunately for me, they’ve shared their discovery with me.

All the Roads
Artwork by Dan Meth

Artists

All tracks were written and produced by Micah Frank & Chet Doxas. Sound design, tape loops, and synthesizers performed by Micah Frank.

MicahFrank

Micah Frank is a Brooklyn based electronic music and sound artist. Much of his work incorporates field recordings, hand-built software, and real-time synthesis techniques.

Saxophone and clarinet performed by Chet Doxas. Mastering by Taylor Deupree at 12k

Availability

You can order the digital track now there is also a Limited edition cassette which will begin shipping around October 17th.

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Sample Logic’s GENESIS: The Ultimate Pad Instrument

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Sample Logic has done it again with their newest pad instrument, GENESIS. This powerful tool makes it easy to create lush pads that sound great and are perfect for any style of music production. With its vast number of sounds and FX chains, you can create unique instruments that come to life with just a few clicks. The streamlined design process makes getting the sounds you want easy without spending hours editing and processing samples. So if you’re looking for an easy way to create amazing-sounding pads, look no further than GENESIS!

As any composer knows, the sound is essential to creating a successful composition. The right mix of instruments can make all the difference between a piece that falls flat and one that comes to life. For this reason, many composers turn to software like GENESIS when looking for rich and unique sounds.

GENESIS is focused solely on the art of creating pads and offers limitless combinations of sounds, FX, and animations. As a result, it is the perfect tool for composers who want to add an extra layer of depth and richness to their music. With GENESIS, the sky is the limit when creating unique and inspiring sounds.

Sample Logics GENESIS In Kontakt 7
Sample Logic’s GENESIS – In Kontakt 7

GENESIS

The GENESIS is a powerful new sound design tool that gives you endless possibilities for creating unique sounds. With over 540 sound sources and presets, it has everything you need to start making music immediately. The 13 GB of sample content is high quality and can be easily manipulated to create any sound you can imagine. The tag-based preset browsing system makes finding the right sound easy, and the advanced waveform window lets you control how your samples are played back.

The dual-core sound morphing engine allows you to change the sound of your pieces in real time, and the infinite randomization engine ensures that you’ll always have new ideas to explore. The hot-swappable FX chain technology lets you add effects and modulations to your sounds, and the FX animators and LFOs make it easy to create tempo-synced sounds that keep your listeners engaged.

Sample Logics GENESIS In Kontakt 7 Cloud Pad
Sample Logic’s GENESIS – In Kontakt 7 Cloud Pad

A Multitude of Sonic Timbres

The long-awaited GENESIS sound library is finally here and does not disappoint. This collection of genuinely useable and musical sound sources spans a multitude of sonic timbres, from multi-sampled instruments to boundary-busting organic textures. The Sample Logic design team has spent countless hours researching and developing to push the playback engine to the max, and the results are truly incredible.

Create Custom Pads

The GENESIS engine is a powerful tool that allows you to create custom pads that are truly inspiring. With it, you can create rich orchestral ensembles, blissful moonscapes, otherworldly synths, and incredible sound-designed ambiances. You can also inject motion into your sounds with animations and never-ending variables. Pads are the foundation of great music productions, so let GENESIS motivate and inspire you. With its vast array of features and capabilities, the GENESIS engine will surely bring your music production to the next level.

Composer Need Rich and Unique Pads 

When it comes to composing music, the pads you use can make all the difference. Sure, you can get by with your software’s default sounds, but where’s the fun in that? With a little effort, you can find or create rich and unique pads to help bring your compositions to life. The best places have a wide range of timbres and textures, so don’t be afraid to experiment. You may be surprised at what you can come up with. So get out there and start creating some beautiful music!

At first glance, the new GENESIS sound library from Sample Logic might seem like just another collection of organic textures. But upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that this library is anything but ordinary. The collection features a unique combination of wind & string ensembles, vocals, keyboards, and synths. But that’s just the beginning. The Sample Logic design team has spent countless hours researching and developing to push the playback engine to the max. As a result, GENESIS is capable of producing truly unique sounds. So if you’re looking for something extraordinary, check out GENESIS. You won’t be disappointed.

The full paid version of Kontakt, version 6.7.1 or higher. It will not work in the free Kontakt Player! The Screenshots were taken with Kontakt 7.

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Zero-G ENIGMA: The Ultimate Ambient Sound Creation Instrument

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The Zero-G ENIGMA is a new musical instrument that helps you create ambient pads, drones, and cinematic textures.

Do you want to create unique ambient sounds imaginably? If so, then Zero-G ENIGMA is the perfect instrument for you! This revolutionary new software allows you to create lush pads, drones, and cinematic textures that are unique. Whether you’re a professional sound designer or a hobbyist, Zero-G ENIGMA will allow you to express your creativity like never before. So what are you waiting for? Try it today!

Pads, Drones, and Cinematic Textures

The Zero-G ENIGMA is a new musical instrument designed to create ambient pads, drones, and cinematic textures. It is the first instrument of its kind that can be played in zero gravity, making it perfect for space travel. The ENIGMA is also highly versatile, producing a wide range of sounds. Whether you’re looking to create relaxing background music or heart-pumping action scenes, the Zero-G ENIGMA is the perfect tool. So if you want to add some extra dimension to your music, check out the Zero-G ENIGMA.

Perfect for Trailer, Ad, Game or Film Score

A well-crafted trailer, ad, game, or film score can make all the difference in setting the tone and delivering the desired impact. The right music and sound effects can add suspense, drama, or even a sense of humor. And with today’s technology, there are more options than ever for creating unique sonic textures.

Pads can provide a bed of atmospheric sound, while drones can make sense of tension or menace. And cinematic textures like crashes and whooshes can add excitement or help to set the scene. By carefully selecting the right sounds and effects, you can create an audio experience that is truly unforgettable.

Enigma Shaping The Waves
Enigma Shaping The Waves

Underscore

If you’re looking to add a little extra something to your next track or underscore, why not try incorporating some pads, drones, and cinematic textures? Places are great for creating a sense of atmosphere, while drones can add a sense of tension or unease.

Meanwhile, cinematic textures can help make sense of motion or urgency. Combining these three elements can create a truly unique and memorable piece of music. So go ahead and experiment – who knows what you might come up with?

7GB of Sound Content and 250 Presets

Zero-G Enigma comes equipped with 7GB of compressed 24bit wav files, and over 250 presets ranging from atmospheres, pads, textures, and drones to basses and leads to SFX, noises, hits, and stabs. Enigma has been designed to meet the needs of professional film, video, and game score composers, as well as many genres of music production.

  • Zero-G Enigma comprises 7GB of compressed 24bit wav files and over 250 presets.
  • The presets range from atmospheres and pads to textures and drones, basses and leads, SFX, noises, hits, and stabs. 
  • Enigma has been designed to meet the needs of professional film, video, and game score composers as well as many genres of music production.

Whether you’re looking for that perfect sound to complete your latest composition or you need a virtual instrument that can do it all, Enigma is sure to meet your needs.

Enigma Presets
Enigma Presets

6-Voice Sound Creation Instrument 

Zero-G Enigma is a revolutionary 6-voice sound creation instrument for Mac OSX and Windows PC designed to create lush ambient pads, drones, and cinematic textures. With its unique combination of granular synthesis, space convolution, and an innovative user interface, Zero-G Enigma is an instrument of extraordinary power and originality.

Enigma XY Pad & Randomise Function

At the heart of Enigma is the XY pad. The four corners of the XY pad represent the four leading voices of the currently loaded patch. You can move the cursor to any position inside the yellow cube to create movement between these four voices, from the super-subtle to the ultra-extreme.

You can also record your cursor movement pattern to create amazingly complex and evolving sounds. Enigma is an instrument that allows you to explore new soundscapes and dimensions of timbre and texture. So dive in and start exploring!

The randomize function is a great way to get inspiration for your next sound patch. It will take all the sounds in the patch and randomize them, giving you a brand-new patch to work with.

The Randomise All function is the perfect way to add a bit of spice to your life. It’s like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’ll get. And that’s what makes it so exciting. Will you get a sweet sound or a sour sound? A soft sound or a complex sound? There’s only one way to find out. So go ahead and press the Randomise All button. You may be surprised at what comes out of your speakers.

You can edit this new patch to your liking or use it. Either way, it’s a great way to create your unique sounds.

The XY pad is a powerful tool for shaping sound. By manipulating the four leading voices, you can create a wide range of sonic textures, from the smooth and subtle to the harsh and extreme. The four corners of the XY pad represent the four main voice types, and by moving the gimbal around, you can mix and match these voices to create new sounds. So experiment with the XY pad, and see what crazy sounds you can come up with!

Sound Effect and Sound Shaping Tools Included

Enigma is not your average software synthesizer. In addition to its impressive analog-modeling capabilities, Enigma comes complete with a powerful FX section.

The 20 included convolution reverbs provide a wide range of sonic possibilities, from classic halls and plates to exotic ones specializing in algorithms that model the behavior of physical spaces. In addition to the convolution reverbs, the FX section includes Delay, Phaser, Reverb, Compressor, EQ, Chorus, and Wave Shaper. With such a comprehensive set of tools at your disposal, Enigma is sure to become your go-to synth for all your sound design needs.

Enigma FX Tools
Enigma FX Tools

What is Convolution Reverb

Convolution reverbs use sampled impulse responses to create realistic acoustic spaces. These sampled impulse responses can be anything from a recording of a concert hall to the sound of a thunderstorm. Convolution reverbs offer many sonic possibilities and are perfect for adding realism to your sounds.

What is Delay

Delay is an audio effect that delays a signal’s sound by a certain time. This can be used to create interesting sonic textures or to make your sounds more realistic.

What is Phaser

Phaser is an audio effect that creates a sweeping filter effect. This can be used to create interesting sonic textures or to make your sounds more psychedelic.

What is Compressor

A compressor is an audio effect that reduces the dynamic range of a signal. This can be used to make your sounds more consistent or louder.

What is EQ

EQ, or equalization, is the process of altering the frequency response of a signal. This can be used to make your sounds more consistent or to emphasize certain frequencies.

What is Chorus

Chorus is an audio effect that adds a slight delay to the sound and then mixes it with the original signal. This can be used to make your sounds more lush and full.

What is Wave Shaper

Waveshaper is an audio effect that alters the waveform of a signal. This can be used to make your sounds more aggressive or to add distortion.

Designed to create lush ambient pads/drones and cinematic textures

Enigma is a 6-voice sample instrument designed to create lush ambient pads/drones and cinematic textures, amongst a variety of other things. With all these sound-shaping tools, it’s little wonder that Enigma is one of the most popular choices for film and game composers.

But what about the more traditional musician? Is Enigma still a viable option for them? Absolutely! The sound-shaping capabilities of Enigma are so versatile that they can be used to create just about any type of sound imaginable.

Installation

Zero G Enigma Installer
Zero-G Enigma Installer

Once you launch your DAW and load the plugin for the first time,– Enigma will ask you for the HR files (these are the seven sample library files that are named Enigma_1_0_0_Samples.hr1, etc) follow the on-screen instructions to select the first one (Enigma_1_0_0_Samples.hr1) – it will then ask you for a directory where you wish the samples to be installed. After a short while, the installation will be complete.

IMPORTANT: at this point, close the plugin and restart the DAW. On the restart, the plugin will load, and you are good to go!

Conclusion

Zero-G ENIGMA is a revolutionary 6-voice sound creation instrument for Mac OSX and Windows PC designed to create lush ambient pads, drones, and cinematic textures.

Enigma is a 6-voice sample instrument that gives you everything you need to create lush ambient pads/drones and cinematic textures. With all the sound-shaping tools at your disposal, it’s little wonder that Enigma is one of the most popular choices for film and game composers. If you’re looking for an instrument that can do it all, look no further than Enigma.

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ARTEFACT: A Toolkit of Ambient Pads, Motions, and Textures for Exotic Sonic Journeys

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If you are looking for sonic textures and sounds to take your music production to the next level, look no further than ARTEFACT. This incredible toolkit features ambient pads, motions, and textures that will add an exotic feel to your tracks. Whether you are creating ambient music or want to add a new dimension to your soundscape, ARTEFACT has you covered. With over 100 presets and sequences to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect sonic texture for your project.

ARTEFACT by Dark Intervals

ARTEFACT Ambient Cinematic Toolkit, This toolkit is based on ambient pads, ambient motions, and various sequences and textures and is designed to provide an ambient bed for different sonic journeys. The sounds are less synth-sounding than Dark Interval’s previous pad instruments, and we believe they will provide a more immersive and exotic experience for our users.

Ambient Pads Motions and Textures for Your Next Exotic Sonic Journeys
Ambient Pads, Motions, and Textures for Your Next Exotic Sonic Journeys

Create an Atmosphere that Aids the Viewer Connect with The Story

The score sets the tone in any film and creates an atmosphere that helps the viewer connect with the story. For a composer, finding the right sound can be essential to conveying the emotion of a scene. Ambient pads are a type of synthesized sound that can be used to create a sense of space and an ethereal feeling.

They can add just the right touch to a film score when used sparingly. Pads can be used to accentuate a particular moment or to provide a backdrop for an entire scene. Because they are so versatile, ambient pads have become a staple in many film scores. Whether you’re looking for something eerie or otherworldly, pads can help create the perfect atmosphere for your next film score.

There’s something about ambient pads that are just so ethereal and beautiful. They have a way of enveloping you in their soundscape and taking you to another place entirely. Whether you’re looking to create an exotic sonic journey or just want to relax and meditate, ambient pads are the perfect toolkit. Ambient pads provide the ideal foundation for your sonic exploration with their wide range of sounds, from synth-like pads to more organic textures. And with ARTEFACT, Dark Intervals has created the ideal toolkit for all your ambient needs. With its vast library of sounds and sequences, ARTEFACT a AMBIENT CINEMATIC TOOLKIT is the perfect toolkit for anyone looking to create beautiful, relaxing, and inspiring music.

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Ambient Pads, Motions, and Textures for Your Next Exotic Sonic Journey

Ambient Cinematic Toolkit

The ambient cinematic toolkit is the perfect solution for any composer or trailer producer looking to add some Hollywood polish to their tracks. The collection of sounds is designed to provide an expansive sonic palette, with everything from eerie atmos to massive hits. Veteran sound designers produced the library, which features an intuitive interface that makes it easy to find the perfect sound for any scene.

All sounds were created using various hardware and software synthesisers, and they have been carefully processed to create a wide range of ambiences. From dark and brooding to light and airy, this toolkit has everything you need to create stunning cinematic soundscapes.

Whether scoring a horror film or a romantic comedy, the ARTEFACT by Dark Intervals has what you need to take your tracks to the next level.

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