The Dark Tower Instrument

• The Dark Tower is a percussive virtual instrument designed for cinematic scores and trailer music.
• It features 52 presets and 30 atelier presets, with a range of C2-C4 (2 octaves).
• Recorded in a decommissioned grain silo, it captures unique acoustic characteristics from metal sheets and resonant staircases.
• Utilizes SSM powered samples with up to 8 round robins for dynamic performance.
• Requires Kontakt [version] for use.

Product Overview

The Dark Tower Instrument is a percussive virtual instrument recorded within a decommissioned grain silo, offering a unique acoustic environment that enhances its dark cinematic resonances. The library captures the essence of industrial sounds, transforming field recordings of metal sheets and resonant staircases into a powerful tool for trailer music, cinematic scores, and experimental production.

Details

The instrument features a range of percussive sounds, including strikes from large metal sheets and impacts from various metallic structures, all recorded to highlight the silo's natural reverb. With a range spanning from C2 to C4, it includes up to eight round robins for dynamic variation. The samples are recorded at 192 kHz / 24 bit, ensuring high fidelity and depth in the sound. The library comprises 52 presets and 22 sample maps, allowing for extensive creative possibilities.

Utilizing the MNDALA 2 engine, The Dark Tower Instrument offers intuitive controls for modulation and effects, enabling composers to shape the percussive sounds into synth-like textures. This flexibility makes it suitable for a variety of scoring contexts, particularly where atmospheric tension and industrial soundscapes are desired. The instrument stands as the first entry in the Microfield Recording Series, inviting users to explore the intersection of architecture and sound.