Ambius Prime: Atmospheric Kontakt Instrument by Soundiron

Every patch in Ambius Prime is made from organic field and instrument recordings, and the developer states that no synthesizers were used in building the library. The sounds span pads, ambiences, leads, pulses and acoustic textures.

The three volumes cover different territory. Ambius 1: Transmissions leans toward dark, cryptic textures in banks such as EVP, Winds and Swarming. Ambius 2: Systematik focuses on tuned percussive attacks and tonal pads designed to blend into lead and ambient hybrids, drawn from live acoustic instruments. Ambius 3: Expanse adds more rhythmic elements and harder-driving lead patches.

The interface centers on an assignable X-Y pad that can be animated and routed to layer mix and FX parameters. Each layer has its own controls for volume, attack, release, offset, pitch, pan, modulation routing and filter settings.

The Mod Panel handles custom parameter routing and modulation chains. The FX rack holds 18 effect modules with configurable controls and saveable chains, and includes 119 convolution reverb impulse responses across ten categories. A Random button generates new presets on the fly for inspiration. The instrument supports CC and host automation in major DAWs.