Noises by AudioThing noise instrument plugin interface with central crossfader dial

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Noises: Experimental Noise Instrument by AudioThing Free Download

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Noises is an experimental virtual instrument by AudioThing, built around a big crossfader dial that morphs between sounds from 21 noise banks, with a sequencer and modulation for sound design and music production.

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01Overview

Noises is a creative texture instrument developed by AudioThing together with German composer Hainbach. Its central dial crossfades between the eight sounds of each bank, which Hainbach recorded from vintage test equipment, analog synths, tape machines and field recordings. A built-in sequencer can drive the dial, and the plugin includes a multimode filter, a bit crusher and a preset system with a randomizer for quick exploration.

Best for

Film score textures
Game audio atmospheres
Podcast intros and beds
Sound design
Experimental tracks
Subtle track coherence

Developer: AudioThing
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

21 noise banks with eight sounds each
1.18GB of hand-crafted samples
118 presets made by Hainbach
Central crossfader dial with a built-in sequencer
Multimode filter and bit crusher
Trip modulation
Preset system with randomizer
Resizable window
Custom banks in WAV, AIFF, FLAC or OGG

03In depth

Sound Sources and Character

The sound library is organized into 21 noise banks, each holding eight sounds. Bank names such as Soviet Tape, Tape Hiss, Test Voltages and Wave Analyzer point to the mix of sources behind them, from magnetic tape and electronic measurement gear to analog synthesizers.

The product includes 1.18GB of hand-crafted samples and 118 presets made by Hainbach, so you can start from his sound design and move on from there. Noises is also positioned for film, game and podcast scoring, as well as for subtle texture work that adds coherence to a track.

Controls and Workflow

The large central knob works as a precision crossfader between the eight sounds in a bank. A sequencer controls the knob, letting you mute sounds, play sequences and randomize movement. A Trig button can start and stop the sound in free sync mode, and these controls can be recorded and automated. In host sync mode, Noises starts and stops with DAW playback.

The interface is resizable. Custom banks are added by placing up to eight WAV, AIFF, FLAC or OGG files in a folder inside the Banks Path, with optional .txt descriptions and .jpg images that appear in the info panel.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	AudioThing
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Noises?

Noises is an experimental virtual instrument by AudioThing, developed with composer Hainbach. It plays sounds from 21 noise banks through a crossfader dial and sequencer.

What formats and operating systems does Noises support?

Noises is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, and the listed requirements are 64-bit only.

Can I add my own sounds to Noises?

Yes. Place up to eight samples per folder in the Banks Folder, which you open from the menu icon in the top-right corner, and Noises loads WAV, AIFF, FLAC and OGG files.

What do I need to use Noises?

Noises requires a 2 GHz CPU, 4 GB of RAM and 1.5 GB of hard drive space. Activation can be done online or offline, and no internet connection is needed to activate.