Synthetic Soundtracks 1

Episode 1: Dawn of Analog Power

Since the dawn of the first synthesizer, composers have taken us on an epic journey through a universe of electronic sound. Whether it's 80s icons such as The Terminator or modern day smashes such as Blade Runner 2049 or Stranger Things, synth-based scores can take the listener both to the edge of their seats and then beyond to strange new worlds. Synthetic Soundtracks: Episode 1 is the first part of Ueberschall's own epic trilogy, capturing the futuristic character of classic synth-led film and TV scores, perfect for trailers and soundtracks.

Format:

ELASTIK

Genre:

Score Music, Cinematic

5.5 GB, 10 Construction Kits, 1024 Loops & Samples

149.00 €

74.50 €

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Loop Library for the free Ueberschall Elastik Player
VST2/3, AU, AAX and Standalone for macOS and Windows

Epic Synth-Based Construction Kits

This Elastik-based library is built around 10 massive construction kits and contains over 1000 loops and samples across 5.5GB of sample data. Each kit contains between 4 and 6 music sections and, as well as both processed and dry versions of many of the loops, also includes individual drum sounds. Instruments include analog-style, synth-based, lead, pad, arpeggio, string and bass sounds. Cinematic SFX and voice FX, impacts, cuts, whooshes, ambiences, falls and risers are also included. Both electronic and acoustic drum sounds are present and include snares, kicks, sub-kicks, cymbals, hits and various electronic percussion. Original tempos range from 60 to 126 BPM but Elastik's high-quality tempo-matching tools provide for plenty of flexibility to match your visuals.

Ideal For Sci-Fi Or Horror Soundtrack Composers

There is no final frontier when it comes to music. Whether your score needs to capture the mood of another world, set the scene for a dystopian urban future, or simply make the listener afraid to look under the bed, Synthetic Soundscapes: Episode 1 can provide the perfect start for your own epic musical journey. Wether you want to create pulsating deep drones, orchestral synth scores or evolving transitions, Synthetic Soundtracks got you covered!

Credits

Produced by J.Holo

Genre: Cinematic Soundtracks

Elastik Soundbank for Mac & Win - AU/VST/AAX/StandAlone

5.5 GB, 10 Construction Kits, 1024 Cinematic Loops & Samples

SOUNDBANK CONTENT

Mixes: 40

Backings: 39

Drum Loops: 42

Acoustic Bassdrum: 83

Electronic Bassdrum: 15

Sub Bassdrum: 13

Acoustic Snare: 7

HiHat FX: 14

Cymbals: 64

Percussion: 111

Shaker: 4

Bell: 30

Synth Bass: 57

Acoustic Piano: 4

Synthesizer: 74

Synthesizer FX: 4

Lead Synth: 29

Arpeggio: 36

Pulsating Sounds: 39

Pads: 91

Mallet: 8

Strings: 12

Vocal FX: 33

Electronic FX: 4

Noises: 19

Lifter: 67

Impacts: 63

Ambience: 11

Reversed: 29

While Elastik is a hugely creative tool, it also provides an extremely efficient workflow. The streamlined browser means that no matter how large your Elastik loop library becomes, you can always find just the right loop in an efficient fashion. Elastik also includes advanced features such as tagging and filtering, making it easy to narrow down any search. The browser allows you to easily audition loops in BPM, key and scale sync with your project. And if you want to add new loop libraries from the Ueberschall range, the authorization process is fast and secure.

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REVIEW

The quality is consistently high (...). As loop-based libraries go, this is top-notch stuff (…).

Synthetic Soundtracks 1, 2 & 3

Sound on Sound, March 2019

Link to full review:

https://www.soundonsound.com/ueberschall-synthetic-soundtracks

Rating: 5/5 Stars *****

„The quality is consistently high and Elastik makes it easy to get the maximum mileage out of the considerable content. As loop-based libraries go, this is top-notch stuff (…).“

Whether it's through Blade Runner 2049 or the incredibly successful Stranger Things TV series, those keeping an eye (er, ear?) on happenings in the world of music-to-picture composition can't have failed to notice the recent popularity of the synth-based soundtrack. This, of course, harks back to the music used in films such as Terminator, Escape From New York and the original Blade Runner. And if you are a budding or busy composer looking for some sonic inspiration in this style, then Ueberschall's Synthetic Soundtracks titles may well be of interest.

There are three volumes in the series (Ueberschall refer to them as 'episodes' and the tag lines for each title make an obvious nod to Star Wars), all using their powerful Elastik plug-in front-end that provides sophisticated pitch- and tempo-matching as well a whole range of other useful sample manipulation tools. Each of the three titles is built around a construction kit format. There are 10 kits in each volume, but each kit is, itself, very extensive, with multiple musical sections and lots of loop variations. Across the three titles, some 20GB of loop/sample data is provided.

Given the musical genre, as expected, synth sounds do dominate. Indeed, there are lots of very impressive and very analogue-sounding synth loops/samples providing leads, pads, arpeggios, basses and string-style sounds. Processed and dry versions are provided for many of the loops. In addition, both electronic and acoustic drum sounds are included in each construction kit as well as a more modest selection of impacts, riser loops, effects and vocals.

Given the epic nature of some of the films mentioned above, it's perhaps also no surprise that Ueberschall have aimed 'big' in terms of the musical content of the various construction kits. Yes, there are a few more gentle moments and you can thin out the sample layers for a lighter sound but, in the main, this is heavy-weight, dramatic stuff. If you think of epic space battles, unstoppable alien armies and dark, dystopian, post-apocalyptic, urban landscapes... well, you will get the musical picture. And the sounds themselves are more than a match for the scale of the musical ambition.

Of the three titles, my favourite content was perhaps in volume 3 (the darkest of the musical moods and perhaps with greater emphasis on some epic rhythmic elements) but, for busy media composers looking for an instant slice of synth-based soundtrack, all three volumes have plenty to offer. The quality is consistently high and Elastik makes it easy to get the maximum mileage out of the considerable content. As loop-based libraries go, this is top-notch stuff, and although the price for all three episodes may put it beyond some, you might be able to catch them in one of Ueberschall's sale events.

by John Walden