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Korven–Mutant Transitions update, out now.   Sometimes they come back: Mutant Transitions is an update to Korven that adds 70+ new patches created and curated by Mark Korven (The VVitch, The Lighthouse, The Black Phone).   Each instrument offers a playable transformation from one sound to another…

Hear Splinter in action as Friedrich Gattermann performs his demo “Tainted Glass.”⁠ ⁠ Listen to more Splinter demos: https://www.orchestraltools.com/splinter ⁠ #Orchestraltools #Splinter #MusicProduction #Musicproducer #Sounddesign⁠

Get an insight into the recording process behind Splinter, the instruments we used, and how the sounds of the collection came together. #orchestraltools #splinter #recordingstudio #samplelibrary #musicproduction

Get some insight into the space where we recorded our newest collection, Splinter, and how it contributed to the sound of the library. #orchestraltools #splinter #samplelibrary #recordingstudio #musicproduction

This is an excerpt from our mini-doc on the making of Splinter. Get a glimpse behind the scenes, and watch the full video on our YouTube channel. #orchestraltools #splinter #samplelibrary #musicproduction #filmcomposer

Learn about the Palm Speaker, created by the same makers as the Ondes Martenot. Discover how this unique resonating speaker works and how it shapes the distinctive sound of the instrument. Featured in our newest collection, Splinter. #OrchestralTools #palmspeaker #OndesMartenot #MusicTech…

Discover how this fascinating electronic instrument is played and what makes it so distinctive. Hear the Ondes Martenot in our newest collection, Splinter. #OrchestralTools #OndesMartenot #MusicTech #FilmScoring

Take a closer look at the Ondes Martenot—from how it’s built to the different controls and components that give it its remarkably expressive sound. Hear the Ondes Martenot in our newest collection, Splinter. #OrchestralTools #Splinter #OndesMartenot #MusicTech #FilmScoring #SampleLibrary

Discover the story behind the Ondes Martenot. Learn about the history of this unique early electronic instrument and its distinctive, expressive sound—featured in our newest collection, Splinter. #OrchestralTools #OndesMartenot #MusicHistory #FilmScoring #SampleLibrary

What if the imperfections are what make a sound interesting? Composer Anwen Borgo explores Splinter, putting its raw, unconventional sounds to work and embracing the friction and movement they bring. From strings recorded in pairs to tremolos and playable glissandi, Splinter lets you control…

Embrace imperfection, celebrate experimentation. Introducing Splinter, our new ‘hidden chamber ensemble’, available now. #fyp #orchestra #composer #filmmusic

What exactly is a Neapolitan chord? 🎼 Listen to Ray break it down and show how it sounds in action using Metropolis Ark 1. #OrchestralTools #Metropolis #MusicTheory #ComposerTok #FilmScoring #Orchestration #MusicTok #Composer #CinematicMusic

Can you combine two completely different Orchestral Tools collections? 👀 Watch Gabriel Kyne compose with Igudesman Solo Violin and Andrea by Richard Harvey to see what happens. #OrchestralTools #Igudesman #RichardHarvey #ComposerTok #FilmScoring #MusicTok #Composition #VirtualInstruments #Composer…

Can you write a spy score using only free instruments? 🕵️ Watch Gabriel Kyne compose a cinematic spy cue using nothing but the free instruments from SINEfactory. #OrchestralTools #SINEfactory #FilmScoring #SpyMusic #ComposerTok #MusicTok #FreePlugin #VirtualInstruments #Composer #MusicProduction

Every family has these characters... 🍗🎻 Watch Gabriel turn a Thanksgiving dinner into an orchestral score with Berlin Orchestra. #OrchestralTools #BerlinOrchestra #Thanksgiving #ComposerTok #MusicTok #Orchestra #FilmMusic #Composer #CinematicMusic

What if Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 had been written in the Baroque era? 🎻 Watch Gabriel reimagine the film's iconic opening using Berlin Harpsichords. #OrchestralTools #Harpsichord #Baroque #FilmMusic #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy #ComposerTok #MusicTok #FilmScoring #ClassicalMusic

Ever noticed how Young and Beautiful by Lana Del Rey has a Baroque feel? 🎻 Gabriel composes a Chaconne—a centuries-old Baroque dance form built on repeating harmonies—using Berlin Harpsichords. #OrchestralTools #Harpsichord #Chaconne #Baroque #LanaDelRey #YoungAndBeautiful #FilmScoring…

Delicate sounds. Endless emotion. 🎶 Ze creates an original piece using the Arthouse Toolkit, featuring Tides, Miroire, Whisper, and Loire. Together, these four collections offer instruments of the heart and mind—crafted for stories with depth, sensitivity, and elegance. Delicate, intimate, and…

Curious what collections Jesse Zuretti uses in his scores? Here’s a look at the Orchestral Tools products in his setup. #orchestraltools #composergear #jessezuretti #gamemusic #musicproduction

Great music starts with research. Jesse Zuretti explains why understanding characters matters before writing a note. #storytelling #orchestraltools #composertips #characterdesign #gamemusic

Metal, intensity, and energy ⚡ Hear how heavy music influences Jesse Zuretti’s sound. #metalmusic #gamemusic #heavymusic #orchestraltools #leagueoflegends

How does Jesse Zuretti approach his work as a composer? A closer look at his process and perspective. #orchestraltools #2xko #gamecomposer #scoringmusic #creativeprocess

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The sounds of Northern Europe, brought together in one bundle. 🌲✨ The new Northern Perspectives Bundle brings together orchestras, choirs, and folk instruments recorded in some of Northern Europe’s most unique spaces. Ze creates a track using Heddal, Pēteris Vasks Strings, Salu, and…

Composing for two moods using one collection with Alexandra Funes! Composing for film is a diverse practice, one in which you have to be adept at creating for multiple moods, moments, and emotional tempos in close succession. That’s one of the reasons we strive to put real depth and attention…

Step into a dark dystopian future with Duncan Cook! Scoring dystopian movies is all about capturing the decay of our world through sound. Konduit, with its glitchy and distorted electronic instruments responding dynamically to the modwheel, emerges as the perfect collection to encapsulate the…

Watch Claire create a cue for a true crime documentary using Stringscapes, created with Benjamin Wallfisch. #orchestraltools #stringscapes #filmcomposing #musicforfilm #composerlife #truecrime

Looking for some tips on composing battle drums? Then you’re in luck. Today, we’re joined by Ray, and she’s offering three crucial elements you should consider when writing the drum parts for your battle cues. Accompanying Ray for this video is Monolith by Richard Harvey. It’s our brand new…

TIME micro unveils an orchestra and choir that seemingly dislocate the passing of time. As the name suggests, all the sounds here are softer, quieter, more delicate, and ethereal. This quartet includes nine articulations captured from four mic positions in the main room at Berlin’s acclaimed…

Did you know about quartal harmony?🎶🎹 Gabriel Kyne breaks down the iconic opening chords of Joe Hisaishis’s ‘One Summer’s Day’ to introduce the concept of quartal harmony – a hallmark of Hisaishi’s timeless sound. He uses Vivid Keys from Organic Samples to demonstrate how these chords create…