Soundscapes Vol.1 by AudioThing Kontakt instrument library interface

Soundscapes Vol.1: Atmospheric Textures and Ambiences for Kontakt

Rated 4.5/5 on Plugin Boutique (312 ratings)

Soundscapes Vol.1 is a Kontakt instrument library from AudioThing containing soundscapes, textures and ambiences built from concrete and hardware sources. It ships as Kontakt instruments and WAV loops.

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Kontakt
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01Overview

Soundscapes Vol.1 gathers atmospheric textures and ambient sounds for producers who want ready-made material for scoring, sound design and experimental work. The sounds are divided into two groups: concrete recordings made in several European cities, and samples taken from hardware synthesizers, guitar pedals and noisy toys. Each sample set is packaged in a Kontakt instrument with a custom performance view.

Best for

  • Ambient soundscapes
  • Glitch and texture design
  • Atmospheric film scoring
  • Experimental sound design
  • Pitched textural effects
Developer
AudioThing
Requires
Kontakt
Store
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02Key features

What you get

  • 30 Kontakt instruments (.nki) with custom performance views
  • 10 Kontakt multis (.nkm) for layered textures
  • 31 samples at 48kHz / 24-bit
  • Pitch bend mapped to ±24 semitones for glitch effects
  • Seamless loops for sustained or rhythmic use
  • WAV loops included for use outside Kontakt
  • Sources include field recordings and Eurorack modular synth
  • Total package size of 115 MB
03In depth

Sound Sources and Character

AudioThing says the concrete material was recorded in Paris, Dublin, London and Naples using studio and portable equipment. The gear material comes from a custom Eurorack modular synth, guitar pedals and the Thingamagoop 2 toy.

The library covers water and boiling, escalators, fans, a fridge, rain, sand, violin, voices, and mixed synths and effects. Because every sample is a seamless loop, the sounds can be used as sustained beds or as rhythmic material.

The pitch bend is mapped to a range of ±24 semitones, which suits glitch effects and pitched-down textures.

Workflow and Included Files

The collection includes 30 Kontakt instruments (.nki) and 10 Kontakt multis (.nkm), so you can load a full layered patch or a single sound. The 31 samples are 48kHz / 24-bit.

If you do not run Kontakt, the WAV loops can be loaded directly into your sampler or DAW. The package totals 115 MB.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperAudioThing
TypePlugin
CategoryKontakt Instrument
RequiresKontakt
FormatsKontakt
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Soundscapes Vol.1?

Soundscapes Vol.1 is a Kontakt instrument and requires the full version of Kontakt 4.2.4 or higher. If you do not have Kontakt, the WAV loops can be loaded directly.

What formats does Soundscapes Vol.1 come in?

The library is provided as Kontakt instruments (.nki) and multis (.nkm), plus WAV loops.

What sounds are included in Soundscapes Vol.1?

The sample sets are derived from water and boiling, escalators, fans, a fridge, rain, sand, violin, voices, and mixed synths and effects.

07Developer

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