Landforms

• LANDFORMS is a hybrid instrument combining orchestral samples with a synthesizer environment for unique sound design.
• The library focuses on creating abstract sound collages inspired by natural movements and shapes.
• It emphasizes the manipulation of acoustic textures through various processing techniques.
• Requires Kontakt for use.

Product Overview

Landforms offers a distinctive approach to orchestral sampling, blending traditional textures with innovative sound design. It draws inspiration from the natural world, transforming textural recordings into a multidimensional environment that feels both organic and abstract.

Details

The library features over 200 multisampled articulations across various orchestral families, including strings, woodwinds, and brass, with ensembles typically consisting of three players per instrument. Articulations are curated to create rhythmic phrases and overlapping movements, reflecting the dynamic qualities of nature. The recordings were made in the Wood Room at Real World Studios, utilising focused spot mics alongside ambient captures to maintain detail and warmth.

Landforms includes more than 400 sound-designed preset patches, allowing for extensive manipulation within the engine. Users can import their own samples, layering them with the native orchestral sounds and applying effects to create unique textures. The spatial mixer offers an intuitive way to position sounds within a virtual soundstage, enhancing the creative possibilities for scoring and sound design.