Forbidden Planet virtual instrument by EastWest Sounds interface

Forbidden Planet: Morphing Virtual Instrument by EastWest Sounds

Forbidden Planet is a virtual instrument from EastWest Sounds with 645 instruments built around morphing synth patches. It covers categories such as Arpeggiator, Bass, Drones, FX, Leads, Pads and Poly Synths, and is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

Forbidden Planet is a large instrument collection from EastWest Sounds, built around 645 instruments and about 54 GB of analog samples. The sounds span arpeggios, basses, drones, effects, leads, pads and poly synths. EastWest Sounds positions it for electronic and cinematic work, including EDM, soundtracks, rap, industrial and world music. The collection runs in VST2, AU and AAX formats on Windows and macOS.

Best for

EDM production
Film and game scoring
Ambient drone beds
Arpeggiated motifs
Industrial sound design
Hip hop textures

Developer: EastWest Sounds
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

645 instruments across multiple categories
About 54 GB of analog samples
Categories include arpeggiators, basses, drones, FX, leads, pads and poly synths
Morphing between electronic, acoustic and futuristic layers
Available in VST2, AU and AAX formats
Runs on Windows and macOS

03In depth

Sound Categories and Morphing Layers

The instrument set is organized into clear categories: arpeggiated patterns, basses, drones, FX, leads, pads and poly synths. Each category gives you a starting point for a specific job in a track, such as a sustained bed or a rhythmic motif.

EastWest Sounds describes the collection as a blend of electronic layers, acoustic instruments and futuristic textures. Because the patches are built on morphing layers, you can move between sound sources within a single instrument rather than switching presets.

Scale of the Library and Typical Use

With 645 instruments and 54 GB of samples, Forbidden Planet is a substantial library for producers who want a wide range of ready-made textures. The developer lists EDM, soundtracks, rap, industrial and world music as target genres.

The breadth of categories makes it suited to building layered arrangements, where a drone, a pad and an arpeggio can come from the same instrument family.

04Specs