Surface Tension

• Surface Tension is a sound design tool based on samples from various electric guitars, offering a wide range of organic and complex sounds.
• It features over 200 presets and allows for extensive sound manipulation through a custom user interface.
• Key playing techniques include bowing, striking, and feedback, with sounds processed to create unique electronic textures.
• Requires Kontakt version 5.6.0 or above; not compatible with the free Kontakt Player.
• Includes audio loops in AIFF and Acidized Wav formats, as well as bespoke impulse responses for convolution reverb.

Product Overview

Surface Tension is a sound design tool that transforms electric guitar samples into a diverse array of organic and complex sounds. It excels in creating beds, drones, pads, and effects, making it suitable for experimental music and cinematic scoring.

Details

The instrument features over 29,000 combinations of sounds derived from various playing techniques, including bowing, striking, and using e-bows. This flexibility allows for a rich palette of textures, from raw organic tones to heavily processed electronic sounds. The interface is designed for intuitive manipulation, enabling users to craft unique presets from more than 200 included options.

Additionally, bespoke impulse responses enhance the instrument's capabilities, providing distinctive reverbs sourced from real-world environments and vintage gear. This adds depth and character to the sounds, which can be further processed using Kontakt’s convolution reverb engine. The raw audio samples can also serve as foundational elements for custom soundscapes, making Surface Tension a versatile tool for both sound designers and composers.