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Author: Tom Wolfe

  • U-he Diva: Noir Preset Walkthrough (Dark Synthpop Presets) – Tom Wolfe

    U-he Diva: Noir Preset Walkthrough (Dark Synthpop Presets) – Tom Wolfe

    U-he Diva: Noir Preset Walkthrough (Dark Synthpop Presets) – Tom Wolfe Noir is a collection of 100 synthpop presets for U-he Diva, with a dark, brooding character. Inspired by artists such as Depeche Mode, Gary Numan, Chvrches, and Gunship, Noir explores the dark side of synthpop. Using Diva’s powerful analog modeling, this soundbank is full of…

  • Arturia Pigments: How To Make Vintage Synth Keys

    Arturia Pigments: How To Make Vintage Synth Keys

    How To Make Vintage Synth Keys Want to learn how to make vintage-style synth keys in Arturia Pigments? In this video, I take apart the preset ‘Night Driver’ to show you how I created it from scratch! To download this preset and gain access to new presets and tutorials every month for FREE, head over…

  • Omnisphere: How to make a Cinematic Guitar Sequence

    Omnisphere: How to make a Cinematic Guitar Sequence

    How to make a Cinematic Guitar Sequence in Omnisphere Want to learn how to make a cinematic guitar sequence in Spectrasonics Omnisphere? In this video, I take apart the preset ‘This Modern Love’ to show you how I created it from scratch! To download this preset and gain access to new presets and tutorials every…

  • Soundtoys: ‘Frozen Drones’ Preset Demo (Tom Wolfe)

    Soundtoys: ‘Frozen Drones’ Preset Demo (Tom Wolfe)

    ‘Frozen Drones’ Preset Demo Walkthrough In this video I demonstrate some of the presets from my preset pack Frozen Drones for Soundtoys Effect Rack. Featuring 25 presets for Soundtoys 5 Effect Rack, Frozen Drones is designed to morph simple synth sounds into long, ethereal drones. Designed to flow from the source sound, these presets will leave long…

  • Atmospheric Pads Soundset Playthrough

    Atmospheric Pads Soundset Playthrough

    Soundtoys Effect Rack In this video, I demonstrate some of the presets from my preset pack Atmospheric Pads for Soundtoys Effect Rack. Containing 25 presets for Soundtoys 5 Effect Rack, Atmospheric Pads is designed to add a beautiful atmospheric ambiance to dry synth pads. Simply dial in the mix knob, and hear your sounds transform. These…

  • How to make a Gritty Sequence in Arturia Pigments

    How to make a Gritty Sequence in Arturia Pigments

    Gritty Sequence in Arturia Pigments Want to learn how to make a gritty cinematic synth sequence in Arturia Pigments? In this video, I take apart one of this month’s Synth Vault presets, ‘Predicted Downfall’, and show you how to create it from scratch! To download this preset and gain access to new presets and tutorials…

  • U-he Zebra: Polaris Preset Walkthrough (Cinematic Presets)

    U-he Zebra: Polaris Preset Walkthrough (Cinematic Presets)

    Polaris Preset Walkthrough In this video, I show you some of the presets from my soundbank Polaris for U-he Zebra. Find out more here. Featuring 150 cinematic presets for U-he Zebra, Polaris is based around two opposing forces – darkness and light. Divided into two banks of 75 presets, the light & dark presets are…

  • U-he Diva: Archeus Preset Walkthrough (Ambient Presets)

    U-he Diva: Archeus Preset Walkthrough (Ambient Presets)

    U-he Diva: Archeus Preset Walkthrough In this video I show you some of the presets from my soundset Archeus for U-he Diva. Also available now is the Diva Collection, a bundle comprised of Tom’s Archeus and Voltis soundbanks for Diva at a discounted price.  For a limited time, Archeus is available from www.tomwolfe.co.uk for the…

  • Last Chance on Reduced Price – Aurora for Pigments

    Last Chance on Reduced Price – Aurora for Pigments

    There’s now less than 48 hours to save on Aurora – Cinematic Textures a Soundset for Arturia Pigments! Until 23:59 BST on Wednesday 19th May, Aurora is available for the introductory price of just £14.99 (regularly £24.99)! With a focus on cinematic textures, Aurora contains more than 100 presets and 40 samples for Arturia Pigments.…

  • Arturia Pigments: Aurora Preset Walkthrough (Cinematic Textures)

    Arturia Pigments: Aurora Preset Walkthrough (Cinematic Textures)

    Aurora Preset Walkthrough (Cinematic Textures) In this video I show you a range of presets from my soundbank Aurora for Arturia Pigments. With a focus on cinematic textures, Aurora contains more than 100 presets and 40 samples for Arturia Pigments. From granular soundscapes to atmospheric pads, this set is full of long, morphing textures with…

  • Omnisphere 2: Solus Preset Walkthrough (Lo-Fi Ambient Synths)

    Omnisphere 2: Solus Preset Walkthrough (Lo-Fi Ambient Synths)

    Solus Preset Walkthrough In this video I show you some of the presets from my soundbank Solus for Omnisphere. Ranging from crackly, atmospheric pads to delicate, brittle keyboards, these preset explore and celebrate the beauty in the imperfect. Solus has a warm, grainy character at the heart of it and proudly displays its flaws. This makes…

  • U-he Diva: How To Make An Analog-Style Pad

    U-he Diva: How To Make An Analog-Style Pad

    HOW TO MAKE AN ANALOG-STYLE PAD Want to learn how to make warm, analog-style pads in U-he Diva? In this video I take apart a preset from my soundbank Voltis to show you how I created it from scratch! Using Envelopes to shape your pad Creating warmth and depth using the oscillators and voice stacking Setting up subtle…

  • Tutorial – U-he Diva: How To Create A Percussive Arp

    Tutorial – U-he Diva: How To Create A Percussive Arp

    How To Create A Percussive Arp in U-he Diva Want to learn how to make clicky, percussive arp sounds in U-he Diva? In this video I take apart a preset from my soundbank Voltis to show you how I created it from scratch! In this Video I Discuss Setting the Envelopes and modulation to create a clicky, percussive attack. Shaping…

  • U-he Diva: Voltis Preset Walkthrough

    U-he Diva: Voltis Preset Walkthrough

    Cinematic Synths In this video I show you some of the presets from my soundbank Voltis for U-he Diva. Find out more here. Voltis is also now included in the U-he Collection, a bundle of all Tom’s Soundbanks for U-he Diva, Zebra, and Repro, with a total of 400 presets. To celebrate the new release,…

  • Walkthrough Novus Cinematic Presets for Massive X

    Walkthrough Novus Cinematic Presets for Massive X

    Massive X: Novus Preset Walkthrough (Cinematic Presets) Featuring 100 cinematic-style presets, Novus plays into the strengths of Massive X. From twangy, driven sequences to dirty, abrasive pads, these presets are sharp, gritty, and full of bite. As well as being inspiring, you’ll find that creating movement in these presets is simple. Novus places a range…

  • How To Create Melodic Glass in Omnisphere

    How To Create Melodic Glass in Omnisphere

    Omnisphere Tutorial – How To Create Melodic Glass Want to learn how to make ambient, melodic glass sounds in Omnisphere? In this video, I take apart a preset from my soundbank Halcyon Pt. 2 to show you how I created it from scratch! In this video I discuss Choice of sound-source to achieve a glass-style timbre Shaping…

  • Creating Emotive Soundscape In Omnisphere

    Creating Emotive Soundscape In Omnisphere

    Creating A Patch In Omnisphere – Emotive Soundscape Want to learn how to make moving, emotive soundscapes in Omnisphere? In this video I take apart a preset from my soundbank Lunnen to show you how I created it from scratch! In this video I discuss Omnisphere’s Shared Signal Path Using random LFOs to create unpredictability  Modulating the Wavetable…

  • Walkthrough – Tom Wolfe’s New Lunnen an Omnisphere SoundSet

    Walkthrough – Tom Wolfe’s New Lunnen an Omnisphere SoundSet

    Walkthrough – Lunnen an Omnisphere SoundSet Lunnen is a set of 100 presets inspired by British TV Drama for Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2. Influenced by scores including Broadchurch, Black Mirror, Marcella and Happy Valley, Lunnen captures the understated nature of these scores, while acknowledging the moments of gripping intensity. Designed to be a toolkit of British…

  • Tom Wolfe: F**k Black Friday, It’s My Birthday

    Tom Wolfe: F**k Black Friday, It’s My Birthday

    3 Days, 3 Collections, 3 Discounts on Tom Wolfe Products That’s right – the ‘F**k Black Friday, It’s My Birthday’ sale is back! Every year, my birthday falls over Black Friday weekend. So, instead of having just another sale, why not make it a celebration?  Friday 27th November – Pigments Collection 24 hours only – 30%…

  • Omnisphere: How To Create A Lo-Fi Piano

    Omnisphere: How To Create A Lo-Fi Piano

    How to make a Lo-Fi Piano with Omnisphere Want to create unique lo-fi piano sounds in Omnisphere? In this video I deconstruct one of my presets to show you how to add a delicate lo-fi edge to a basic piano sound. In this video I discuss: How to get a tape-style warping effect using an LFO Adding an…

  • Tutorial – How To Create A Composite Soundscape in Omnisphere

    Tutorial – How To Create A Composite Soundscape in Omnisphere

    Create A Composite Soundscape Ever wondered how to create big ambient soundscapes in Omnisphere? Well, look no further. In this video, I show you how to combine sound sources to create a huge textural preset. In this video I discuss: Combining different layers to create a composite sound Using filters to blend the layers together Using creative effects to…

  • ARTURIA PIGMENTS: HOW TO CREATE A COMPLEX SEQUENCE

    ARTURIA PIGMENTS: HOW TO CREATE A COMPLEX SEQUENCE

    HOW TO CREATE A COMPLEX SEQUENCE Bored of plain sequences? In this video I take apart a complex sequence from my soundbank Radion Pt. 2 to show you how I created it from scratch in Arturia Pigments, using Functions to make the sequence less static! In this video I discuss: Blending Wavetables and using FM modulation to shape…

  • Video Tutorial Rhythmic Texture In Soundtoys

    Video Tutorial Rhythmic Texture In Soundtoys

    Creating A Preset In Soundtoys Effect Rack – Rhythmic Texture How can you use the Soundtoys Effect Rack to create extra interest in lifeless sounds? In this video, I deconstruct a rhythmic textural preset to show you how I created it from scratch! In this video I discuss: Using the Chrystalizer to create a shimmer effect…

  • Pigments Video Tutorial – How To Create A Rhythmic Synth

    Pigments Video Tutorial – How To Create A Rhythmic Synth

    How To Create A Rhythmic Synth iny Pigments Is Arturia Pigments any good for creating rhythmic synths? In this video I take apart a gritty, cinematic preset from my soundbank Radion to show you how I created it from scratch! In this video I discuss: Choosing the wavetables to use to get the sound you…

  • Omnisphere: Creating A Distorted Soundscape

    Omnisphere: Creating A Distorted Soundscape

    Creating A Distorted Soundscape How easy is it to create cinematic soundscapes in Omnisphere? In this video I deconstruct a simple distorted, textural soundscape from my soundbank Fractal Pt. 2 to show you how I created it from scratch! In this video I discuss: Using the granular engine’s legacy mode to get a lo-fi grainy sound How to add…

  • Zebra: How To Create An Ambient Pad

    Zebra: How To Create An Ambient Pad

    U-HE ZEBRA: CREATING AN AMBIENT PAD Can U-he Zebra be used to make delicate, ambient pads? In this video, I take apart a glassy digital pad from my soundbank Translucid for Zebra to show you how I created it from scratch! In this video I discuss: How to create depth using stacked oscillators and detuning How to use the…

  • Creating A Patch In Omnisphere – Guitar-Style Lead

    Creating A Patch In Omnisphere – Guitar-Style Lead

    Creating A Patch In Omnisphere – Guitar-Style Lead How do you create powerful leads in Omnisphere? In this video I take apart a guitar-style lead from my soundbank Fractal to show you how I created it from scratch, and to demonstrate just how great Omnisphere is for leads. All in under 15 minutes! The patch…

  • Pigments: Creating An Ambient Sequence

    Pigments: Creating An Ambient Sequence

    Pigments: Creating An Ambient Sequence Is the synth Pigments any good for creating delicate ambient sequences? In this video, I take apart a glassy melodic sequence from my soundbank Hyalus to show you how to create it from scratch! In this video we’ll look at: Choosing the right wavetables to get a glassy, ambient sound…

  • Creating A Patch In Omnisphere – String Machine

    Creating A Patch In Omnisphere – String Machine

    Omnisphere: Creating A String Machine Pad Is Omnisphere any good for creating those vintage string machine-style sounds? In this video, I take apart a modernized string machine-esque pad from my soundbank Dystopia to show you how I created it from scratch. In this video I discuss: Omnisphere’s String Machine sound sources Using the Granular Engine to give vintage sounds…

  • Creating A Patch In U-he Zebra – Tuned Kick Sequence

    Creating A Patch In U-he Zebra – Tuned Kick Sequence

    Creating A Patch In U-he Zebra – Tuned Kick Sequence How do you create tuned cinematic kick sequences in U-he Zebra? In this video I take apart a patch from my soundbank Automaton to show you how I created it from scratch, and to demonstrate why Zebra has such a reputation for cinematic sounds. The…

  • Soundtoys Tutorial – Creating A Preset In Effect Rack

    Soundtoys Tutorial – Creating A Preset In Effect Rack

    SOUNDTOYS: CREATING A PRESET IN EFFECT RACK (TUTORIAL) Looking to start creating your own complex presets in Soundtoys Effect Rack? In this video I take apart one of my own presets from the pack Short Ambience to show you how I created it from scratch, and to demonstrate the power of Soundtoys Effect Rack for creating…

  • Creating A Patch In U-he Zebra – Cinematic Bass

    Creating A Patch In U-he Zebra – Cinematic Bass

    Creating A Patch In U-he Zebra – Cinematic Bass How can you use U-he Zebra to create deep, rich bass? In this video, I take apart a cinematic bass synth from my soundbank Automaton to show you how I created it from scratch, and to demonstrate why Zebra has such a reputation for cinematic sounds.…

  • How To Tempo-Sync Your Sounds In Omnisphere

    How To Tempo-Sync Your Sounds In Omnisphere

    How To Tempo-Sync Your Sounds In Omnisphere Found the perfect riser, but can’t get it to fit to your track? In this video I show you how to use Omnisphere’s envelopes to sync your sound to your DAW tempo, so that you can use those transition presets with ease, or even extend or shorten them! In my video I…

  • Creating A Patch In Omnisphere – Ambient Pad

    Creating A Patch In Omnisphere – Ambient Pad

    Creating A Patch In Omnisphere – Ambient Pad Is Omnisphere any good for ambient pads? In this video I take apart an atmospheric, ambient pad from my soundbank Halcyon Pt. 2 to show you how I created it from scratch, and to demonstrate just how great Omnisphere is for ambient music. All in under 15…

  • Video Tutorial – Creating A Patch In U-He Zebra – Lo-Fi Pad

    Video Tutorial – Creating A Patch In U-He Zebra – Lo-Fi Pad

    Creating A Patch In U-He Zebra – Lo-Fi Pad How do you create a lo-fi, vintage-style pad in U-he Zebra? In this video I take apart a patch from my soundbank Automaton to show you how I created it from scratch, and to demonstrate how Zebra can be a powerful tool to create rich pads. In this video…

  • Walk-Through ‘Rhythmic Textures’ Presets for Soundtoys Effect Rack

    Walk-Through ‘Rhythmic Textures’ Presets for Soundtoys Effect Rack

    Soundtoys Effect Rack: ‘Rhythmic Textures’ Presets – Walk-Through Earlier today I released ‘Rhythmic Textures’ Presets pack for the Soundtoys 5 Effect Rack. ‘Rhythmic Textures’ Presets is designed to add an atmospheric, rhythmical element to any textural or drone-style sound. Rhythmic Textures pack is now available for the introductory price of £2.99 (regularly £3.99). This offer…

  • Walk-Through ‘Short Ambience’ Presets for Soundtoys Effect Rack

    Walk-Through ‘Short Ambience’ Presets for Soundtoys Effect Rack

    Soundtoys Effect Rack: ‘Short Ambience’ Presets – Walk-Through I did release earlier today my ‘Short Ambience’ Presets pack for the Soundtoys 5 Effect Rack. Short Ambience Presets featuring 25 presets focusing on making short sounds, such as synth stabs, keyboards or percussion, shine. Short Ambience pack is now available for the introductory price of £2.99 each…

  • Creating A Patch In Omnisphere – Cinematic Drone

    Creating A Patch In Omnisphere – Cinematic Drone

    Creating A Patch In Omnisphere – Cinematic Drone How do you make a sustained drone without it sounding boring? In this video I strip back an organic cinematic drone patch from my soundbank Atomos and show you exactly how I created it, as well as how I used randomisation to create movement in the patch…

  • Creating A Patch In Omnisphere – Ambient Sequence

    Creating A Patch In Omnisphere – Ambient Sequence

    Creating A Patch In Omnisphere – Ambient Sequence Can you use Omnisphere to create ambient sequences? In this video, I take apart an organic-style sequence from my soundbank Halcyon Pt. 2 to show you how I created it from scratch and to demonstrate why Omnisphere is my go-to for ambient music. The patch ‘Stalactite Pipes’…

  • Creating A Patch In Omnisphere – Organic Pad

    Creating A Patch In Omnisphere – Organic Pad

    Creating A Patch In Omnisphere – Organic Pad Ever wondered how sound designers create those presets you love? In this video, I strip my Omnisphere patch ‘New Standard’ back to basics and build it again from the ground up. From 3 obscure psychoacoustic sound sources to a delicate, organic-sounding pad in less than 15 minutes.…

  • Creating A Patch In Arturia Pigments – Ambient Pad

    Creating A Patch In Arturia Pigments – Ambient Pad

    Creating A Patch In Arturia Pigments – Ambient Pad Is Arturia Pigments any good for making pads? In this video I take apart a patch from my soundbank Recapture to show you how I created it from scratch, and demonstrate why I love Pigments for creating ambient sounds. The patch ‘Failure Of Judgement’ is taken…

  • How to Create Movement with the Orb in Omnisphere

    How to Create Movement with the Orb in Omnisphere

    How to Create Movement with the Orb in Omnisphere How can you use Omnisphere’s Orb to create movement in your tracks? In this video, I show you how the Orb works, from the controls available to set up your own modulations, and how you can use it to improve the flow in your tracks! How…