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As the nights grow longer and Halloween looms, MNTRA is here to drag you hair-first into the sinister spirit with a bundle of preset packs risen from the dark side of the sonic spectrum.
They've summoned together the unholy trinity of Orakle X, a collection of ancient instruments specially selected for their teeth-rattling, spine-chilling properties; Kymera, packed with ominous, brooding drones and macabre FX; Vespera, overdriven & caustic foley captured straight from the gates of hell; and Ultrasonic Death Whistle X, consisting of (what else...?) carefully sampled Aztec death whistles, historically used to strike terror into the hearts of fearsome armies and now- in your studio.
Whether you’re soundtracking a slasher, adding edge to your electronic, or putting the A(hhh!) in experimental, MNTRA have precisely what you're looking for. It's almost like they knew...
Transformed Tube Driven Modular Synth
The result of extensive sonic experimentation focused on acoustic synthesis, Vespera is a hybrid electro-acoustic synthesizer that seamlessly merges the raw distortion of tube-driven circuits with the innate resonance of physical objects. Each oscillation undergoes a complete transformation by painstaking re-amping through a vibrational speaker transducer -resonating through diverse mediums, including drums with various skins, metal springs, and the sympathetic vibrations of resonant instruments such as a rare giant Indian Ezraj and a Swedish Nyckelharpa. The outcome is a diverse array of organic textures and tones that transforms the grit of the original distorted modular synth signals into completely new sounds, unlocking unique possibilities for sonic exploration.
Powered by MNDALA 2's Animistic Synthesis capabilities, Vespera becomes an extension of your musical expression. Its nonlinear features allow each patch to resonate spontaneously, intuitively responding to the subtlest nuances of your touch. With over 128+ velocity possibilities at your disposal (powered by Sample Start Modulation), Vespera seamlessly integrates into your musical journey, offering an unprecedented level of articulation and responsiveness, surpassing the capabilities of traditional physical and virtual synths. Vespera is not just an instrument; it's a portal to a vast, unexplored sonic universe. Its meticulously designed patches beckon you to venture into a multidimensional realm of dark, gritty, and hauntingly beautiful sounds. Vespera's expansive sonic palette offers a multitude of unique reactive variations, pushing the boundaries of traditional modular synthesis. From pulsating rhythms to ethereal atmospheres and gritty textures to haunting drones, Vespera is a limitless playground for your sonic exploration.
Pro Edition
Featuring extended sample ranges spanning 6 octaves (1 below and 1 above theStandard’s 4-octave range) and up to 13 round robins, capturing all the natural variationsthat occur when you retrigger the same key. Crafted for professionals and liveperforming musicians alike who want to explore Vespera’s full capabilities without compromise, with 32 GB of system RAM recommended.
Features
- Presets: 140
- Sample Maps: 83
- Total Samples included: 25,174
- Size: 19.3 GB
- Round Robins: 13
- SSM™ powered samples: 83
- Range: C0-C6 (6 octaves)
- Format: 48 Khz / 24 Bit Stereo, .mntra Format
Learn more about Vespera Pro.
Dark Sounds Suite Expanded
Orakle X offers everything you need to make modern cinematic music inspired by ancient sounds. Informed by our passion for international instruments and techniques, Orakle X transcends place and time. It includes experimental string articulations, thunderous horns, flute clusters, overtone singing, a massive array of unique percussion, and so much more.
Orakle X is MNTRA's largest Sound Sculpture Instrument yet, offering everything you need to make modern cinematic music inspired by ancient sounds. Informed by their passion for international instruments and techniques, Orakle X transcends place and time. Orakle X includes experimental string articulations, thunderous horns, flute clusters, overtone singing, a massive array of unique percussion, and so much more.
Orakle X expands on MNTRA's original Orakle Sound Sculpture Instrument. For an affordable, condensed collection of the Orakle X sounds, check out the original, Orakle!
At the heart of Orakle X is MNTRA's founder Brian D’Oliveira’s (The Witcher NOTW, Shadow Of The Tomb Raider, Resident Evil 7 + 8) vast collection of one-of-a-kind instruments, assembled during his many travels across the globe. His dedication to studying the ancient performance techniques of these unique instruments, combined with MNTRA's leading-edge ultrasonic sampling workflow, allows them to be heard in an entirely new way.
From aleatoric flute swarms and bombastic drums to bowed metal textures and extended Baroque cello harmonics, Orakle X gives you all the components needed to create visionary sound worlds.
Recorded with state-of-the-art equipment in MNTRA's legendary RCA Victor studio in Montreal, and meticulously sampled to capture the nuanced resonances of these rare instruments, Orakle X has vast compositional and sound design applications.
This isn’t your off-the-shelf orchestral library. These sounds are dripping with personality. MNTRA's performances focused on alternative extended techniques that amplify the distinctive characteristics of the instruments. Simply hold down one note and hear the sound evolve under your finger.
Recorded with sonic mangling and manipulation in mind, MNTRA's powerful MNDALA Sound Design Engine allows you to shape these instruments into anything you can imagine. Transform a beautiful quena flute into a speaker-rattling industrial drone. Warp the harmonically rich treble gamba strings into an otherworldly ambient pad. This is your sonic playground.
To get you started, MNTRA's team of sound designers has created a bank of over 40 expertly crafted presets. Utilizing the full power of their 3-axis RTPCs (Real-Time Parameter Controls), the interactive animated Perform View interface allows you to easily explore these complex presets.
Simply map your favourite MIDI controller to the XYZ performance macros and follow this inspiring collection of dynamic sounds wherever they take you.
Features
- 51 Sample Maps
- Up To 59 Round Robbins
- Recorded at industry-leading 32-bit/384kHz resolution
- Extreme resolution CPU efficient in-DAW playback & blazingly fast preset loading
- Plugin app and samples watermarked to you
- Easy downloads and updates via Pulse Downloader
- 15.2 GB installed
Learn more about Orakle X
Dark Sound Effects Redefined
Kymera is a macabre collection of haunted sounds for the next generation of horror. Building on years of R&D in creating custom instruments for award-winning horror video games and films, the MNTRA team spent weeks in the studio experimenting with unconventional sound objects and techniques to bring you a horror toolkit unlike any other.
- Proprietary Engine - VST/AU Plugin included. No additional software required.
- 3-Axis Universal Controls - Simply map your favorite controller once for all plugin instances.
- Intuitive Performance GUI - Custom animation-driven performance interface & mouse hover interactions.
- Industry Leading Audio Quality - 384khz/32-bit extended ultrasonic range sample sources
Enter a World of Evil
Kymera is the first entry in MNTRA Instruments' new series of instruments based on the principles of Musique concrète developed by French composer Pierre Schaeffer in the 1940s and now taken into the future. Inside you will find a vast collection of idiosyncratic sounds recorded in extreme ultrasonic quality, allowing you to pitch and manipulate the original recordings beyond recognition without losing their clarity and definition. As laid out in the tape experiments conducted by Schaeffer and his contemporaries in the mid-20th century, Kymera allows you to burn all relations between the sampled material and its sonic origin, creating brand new sound objects out of the ashes.
Inspired by classic horror sound effects, this instrument is not for the faint of heart. Spanning the screeching tones of dry ice on metal, whining hurdy-gurdy drones, blood-curdling screams, the voice of MNTRA's studio mascot Penny the French bulldog, and countless others; these sounds are a testament to their love for all things dark.
Within the collection of 60 presets that MNTRA has designed to kickstart your journey into this dark new world, you will find sound effects including dynamic monster vocalizations, environmental sounds, and foley; as well as tonal elements such as rhythmic sequences, drones, and pads made from surprising and unlikely sources.
Whether you're a sound designer searching for the creature sounds of the future, an experimental musician looking to add organic depth to your productions, or a film/video game composer in need of instant inspiration, there is something waiting for you in Kymera.
Features
- 30 Sample Maps
- Up to 14 Round Robbins
- Recorded at leading-edge 32-bit 384 kHz resolution
- Extreme resolution CPU efficient in-DAW playback & blazingly fast preset loading
- Plugin app and samples watermarked to you
Learn more about Kymera
The Dark Sounds of Aztec Death Whistles, Expanded
Step into the enigmatic realm of Aztec death whistles with UDW X. Often dubbed as the world's most chilling instrument, these ceramic, skull-shaped marvels were used extensively in Mexica spiritual ceremonies and in the battlefield to instill fear on their enemies. MNTRA are thrilled to present our exquisite collection of rare and handcrafted death whistles sourced from years of research, tailored for your unique productions.
Ultrasonic Death Whistle (UDW) is your key to MNTRA's distinct vision of sampling, supercharged by their robust MNDALA 2 Acoustic Synthesis Engine. Pairing the depth of their source samples with the expansive sound-shaping capabilities of MNDALA 2, the horizon for creative possibilities is boundless. UDW X, the expanded version, not only offers over double the samples found in the original UDW but also incorporates advanced features from MNDALA 2. Delve into Sample Start Modulation, detailed multi-mic position recordings, and novel effect processors that redefine sonic artistry. To set the stage for your exploration, MNTRA have also crafted a new bank of more than 60 captivating presets.
Performed by MNTRA’s founder - composer and multi-instrumentalist Brian D’Oliveira, UDW X proudly presents their collection of rare pre-Columbian Death Whistles. These captivating instruments were sourced through years of meticulous field research and development while Brian composed for multiple award-winning AAA video game soundtracks. Each Death Whistle has been named to echo its unique character. Hand-sculpted, every whistle produces a sound that stands distinctively apart. UDW X, with its video game-inspired interface, provides non-linear and simultaneous control over a plethora of dynamic parameters, granting you nuanced mastery over musical expression.
The Ultrasonic Death Whistle (UDW) serves as an enticing introduction to our distinct approach to ultrasonic sampling, transformed with the powerful capabilities of our MNDALA 2 acoustic synthesis engine. By merging rich source samples with the dynamic sound-shaping abilities of MNDALA 2, MNTRA offer an expansive canvas for boundless creative endeavours and explorative sound design.
In this Expanded UDW-X version, you'll find more than twice the samples available in the original UDW. It incorporates the cutting-edge features of MNDALA 2, from Sample Start Modulation and detailed multi-mic position recordings to our latest bespoke designed DSP effects algorythms. And to fuel your inspiration, MNTRA included a fresh bank of over 60 curated presets showcasing some of these new sound design features. With these additions, UDW X pushes the exploration of the mesmerizing Aztec Death Whistles even further, inviting you to a sonic adventure like no other.
Features
- 78 Presets
- 32 Instrument Sample Maps
- 12 Sample Start Modulation Enabled Sample Maps
- Up to 31 Round Robins
- Up to 4 Microphone Channels
- Recorded at leading-edge 32-bit 384khz resolution
- CPU-friendly playback at 24-bit 96khz resolution
- No fuss copy protection, simply install and the instrument is uniquely encrypted to be used within your system.
- Seamless download, updates, and installation within MNDALA 2 with a registered MNTRA account
Learn more about UDW-X
System Requirements
macOS
- Mac OS (10.11+) including M1 Chip support
- 6.5 GB installed, 13 GB required for setup
- Minimum 8 GB of RAM and an i5 or better CPU required
- Supported by all VST/AU compatible DAWs
Windows
- Windows 7+
- 6.5 GB installed, 13 GB required for setup
- Minimum 8 GB of RAM and an i5 or better CPU required
- Supported by all VST/AU compatible DAWs
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