Orakle X by MNTRA Instruments cinematic sample instrument interface

Orakle X: Cinematic Sample Instrument by MNTRA Instruments

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Orakle X is a cinematic virtual instrument from MNTRA Instruments, built from sampled ancient and international instruments. It includes 51 sample maps, plus a Sound Sculpture approach for modern cinematic music.

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01Overview

Orakle X is MNTRA Instruments' largest Sound Sculpture instrument. The developer describes it as a collection for making modern cinematic music inspired by ancient sounds. The sample library draws on a range of international instruments, including flutes, horns, strings, voices and a wide set of percussion. Orakle X also expands on the developer's earlier Orakle instrument, which offers a more condensed set of similar sounds.

Best for

Cinematic score pads
World-inspired textures
Experimental sound design
Percussion layers
Ambient drones
Trailer hits

Developer: MNTRA Instruments
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

51 sample maps covering wind, voice, strings, percussion and effects
Up to 59 round robins per sample
Recorded at 32-bit/384kHz resolution
CPU efficient in-DAW playback with fast preset loading
MNDALA Sound Design Engine for reshaping recorded instruments
Three-axis real-time parameter controls with Perform View interface
Easy downloads and updates via Pulse Downloader
15.2 GB installed size

03In depth

Sound Character and Sample Content

Orakle X is built around recordings of rare instruments, sampled with attention to their resonances. MNTRA Instruments says the performances focus on extended techniques that bring out each instrument's distinctive character. The library covers wind sounds such as tin whistle, quena, Rajasthani tin flute and Tibetan horns, along with voice, bowed and plucked strings, a broad percussion set, and bowed effects like bowed cymbal and spring bell.

The instrument includes 51 sample maps, with up to 59 round robins per sample. Sample maps range from sustained and dynamic layers to short hits and flutters, giving a wide palette for both melodic and rhythmic writing.

Workflow, Sound Design and Performance

Orakle X includes the MNDALA Sound Design Engine, which the developer says is built for reshaping recorded instruments into new sounds. The included presets use three-axis real-time parameter controls, and the Perform View interface lets you map a MIDI controller to the XYZ performance macros.

The instrument is also described as CPU efficient for in-DAW playback and quick to load presets. The download, installation and updates are handled through the Pulse Downloader.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	MNTRA Instruments
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Orakle X support?

Orakle X is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run Orakle X?

The listed requirements are 20GB of hard drive space, at least 8GB of RAM, and an i5 or better CPU. It supports macOS 10.11 and later, including Apple M1 chips, and works in all VST, AU and AAX compatible DAWs.

How many sample maps does Orakle X include?

Orakle X includes 51 sample maps, with up to 59 round robins in the set.

What is the difference between Orakle X and Orakle?

The developer describes Orakle X as an expansion of the original Orakle Sound Sculpture Instrument. Orakle is the more affordable, condensed collection of similar sounds.