Swords to Ploughshares (Kontakt/SFZ) – Standard

• Swords to Ploughshares features field recordings and sound design created during the invasion of Ukraine, capturing the sounds of everyday life amidst conflict.
• The library includes an advanced user interface with presets designed for the full version of Kontakt.
• It also provides unlocked WAV files and SFZ presets for broader compatibility.
• Recorded by sound designer Histibe, the library offers a unique sonic character influenced by the environment of Kyiv and the Carpathian mountains.
• Requires Kontakt full version.

Product Overview

Swords to Ploughshares is a distinctive virtual instrument that merges field recordings with expressive sound design, reflecting the realities of life during the invasion of Ukraine. Captured by sound designer Histibe, the library features sounds from Kyiv and the Carpathian mountains, offering a poignant blend of everyday life and the surreal atmosphere of wartime.

Details

This library encompasses 3. of original content, including a variety of sound categories such as alarms, blasts, nature sounds, and ambient textures. The recordings were made in uncontrolled environments, resulting in a raw and authentic sonic palette. The instrument includes 45 custom presets designed for the full version of Kontakt, alongside unlocked WAV files and SFZ presets for broader usability.

The advanced user interface provides extensive sound-shaping controls, including volume, attack, release, and glide for legato playing. An adaptable LFO system allows for modulation of various parameters, while a customizable arpeggiator enhances creative possibilities. The FX rack features 18 DSP effect modules, including convolution reverb with numerous impulse response presets, enabling users to craft unique soundscapes and textures.

This library serves as a creative tool for composers working in electronic music, film scoring, and sound design, offering a unique perspective on a transformative period in history through its evocative soundscapes.