Ingo Wegener / Annex

Sonic Underworld - Zaphira

Amphilium / The Binary Silience (Naked)

Release Date:  August 31st, 2021


"When The Unit burst into the room they were greeted with flickering lights- in patterns only understood by its creator. Hard-drives lay scattered along the floor. Surrounded by cables was a screen; the Hacker had left them a message. Within a pixelated smiley face was a single word: Enigma." 

Delve deep into a world of intrigue, where neon cuts through darkened streets, wi-fi is your best friend, and one and zero's may very well decide your fate. Enigma is a 400 patches strong library that effortlessly weaves a path through your next globe-hopping political drama, clandestine suspense thriller or cyberpunk dystopia. Definitively modern, Enigma eschews the normal conventions of under-scoring for something truly unique and electronic. 

Pulsing arps will propel you through a web of shadowy pads, while gripping electro-percussion and dark hits keep tabs on the time. Muscular bass will under-pin your compositions, while defiant synths and tense keys sizzle with inexplicable electricity. Exhilarating transition effects peal back the layers to reveal brooding darkweb soundscapes. Combined, these elements weave a digital tail unhindered by normal conventions. 


Enigma pays homage to the works of Mac Quayle (Mr. Robot, Ratchet), Cliff Martinez (Neon Demon, Only God Forgives), Marc Canham (I care a lot) and artists in the vein of Robot Koch and Oneohtrix Point Never.


Hard-coded into every patch are modwheel and velocity assignments for fuller expression - and when applicable, aftertouch. Each patch leaves a few decibels of headroom. Included is a PDF installation guide for ease of use. 

Unplug from the usual, and plug into a world saturated in source code and fiber-optic light. Just make sure to wipe your hard-drives afterward :)

Sakura Giants / Revolution X

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Data streams flow through the airwaves, organized by an advanced logic. The cascade of information is overwhelming, it filters down to the ground below. Systems begin to run autonomously. An intelligence has arrived – and it's far removed from this system.
Tap into a new consciousness with Omniscient for Zebra 2. A cinematic producers toolkit containing 180 presets, it provides a data trove of sounds that will effortlessly breathe life into your productions. Created by Sonic Underworld (Stephan Baer) and deftly curated by Luftrum, the tone of the set spans light to dark and everything in between. With an emphasis on flexible, inspiring, bread and butter sounds, they are elevated above the norm by careful consideration and thoughtful design choices. It will sure to become a soundset you will return to, time after time.
Contained within are scene-setting textures and atmospheres built with an ear for nuance. Pulsing nanomachine sequences and circuit bent basslines coalesce with data-spliced poly synths and fractured keys. Electron infused percussive loops and android basses infuse the network with advanced grooves. Evolving futuristic pads swell and contract like organic algorithms.
Influences range from Clint Mansell (Ghost in the Shell, Moon), Ben Salisbury & Geoff Barrow (Annihilation, Ex Machina), Ludwig Göransson (Tenet), and artists in the vein of M83 (Oblivion) and Melodysheep.
Modwheel and velocity are assigned for every patch, and aftertouch is assigned when applicable. In addition, all presets have the X/Y performance controls for expressive and meaningful live variations.
From soaring technological heights to dramatic lows, Omniscient is packed with a variety of flavors to satisfy any modern production - the culmination of which feel siphoned straight from the A.I. hive-minds datacore.
Omniscient requires Zebra2 v2.9.3 or higher. Enjoy the sound demos below and let Omniscient guide you towards the next sonic frontier.
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Sonic Underworld Omniscient

M.J. Sinay / House of Mirrors

Repro-5 Convergence

Amphilium / Era of Chance

Diva "Xenon" will be available on 8/2/22 at https://www.luftrum.com/

“The bustling morning commuters that normally walked with eyes full of aloofness had stopped. Above them were artificial lights and billboards – instead of adverts, they flashed controlled patterns. Was it A.I.? Was it a message? If one looked carefully enough, the word Xenon could been seen tracking steadily over the stock ticker...”

Xenon for Diva sizzles with electric light, tracing an illuminated path through city streets inhabited by sword wielding heroines, cybernetic villains and rogue AI. Taking its cues from Japanese Manga and Anime, it pushes virtual analog to the razors edge. Xenon consists of 150 patches, inspired by modern electronic scores with an eastern influence from cinema and video games. The subtle nuances imparted by Diva's feature set provides both robust depth and immersive atmosphere. An analog tour de force, it is chock full of beautifully emulated analog sounds, which deliver a rich and emotional sound palette for your next score or video project.

This diverse and animated toolkit provides driving analog bass lines and arpeggios, deep bass impacts, soft and sparkly keys, and lush widescreen pads. Mesmerize your listeners with drifting inventive sequences, surprise them with dark and dystopian soundscapes and bring them back home again with vintage synths with a modern twist.

Xenon is inspired by classic and contemporary media such as “Ghost in the Shell” (Clint Mansell, Lorne Balfe), Final Fantasy (Nobuo Uematsu), 13 Sentinels (Aegis), and individual artists such as Ryuichi Sakamoto, Kenji Kawaii, David Sylvian and YMO.

Each patch has carefully crafted controls for the modwheel, and the set is fully NKS compatible for users of NI Kontrol software and hardware.

Lively, cerebral and full of style – Xenon provides a hefty dose of seasoning to spice up any project with analog warmth and a vibrant modern flare. 

Xenon requires Diva v1.4.3 or higher.

Bina & Ju / Son Of The Sun

Diva Xenon

Amphilium / Implanted Memories

Amphilium / Dawn of Honshu (Naked)

Amphilium / Dawn of Honshu

Available May 1st at https://www.luftrum.com/

Price: $35.00

"Embark on a sonic odyssey where the imagination runs wild, and the sonic landscapes unfold like a Terry Gilliam dreamworld infused with a hint of Tim Burton’s quirkiness, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, and the impossible becomes possible.

Introducing Curiosa, a cabinet of curiosities filled with synth presets for Zebra 2 that will capture your imagination and transport you to the spaces that exist on the periphery of sound, where the bizarre and the beautiful collide.

Curiosa sets itself apart from the norm as a realm imbued with cinematic oddities, from dark and subtle, to the heavily saturated and distorted, to the lush and otherworldly – expect the unexpected. Curiosa traces the outer perimeter, seeks out the corners, and explores the less traversed peaks and valleys of cinematic sound design.

Prepare to be spellbound by hypnotic and drifty arpeggios, kinetic sequences and asymmetric leads. Tape-aged synths dissolve into spiraling evocative soundscapes. Subversive mind-bending FX blossom against spacious enveloping pads. Vivid arpeggios burst alongside percussive hits, propelling pulses and driving rhythms. The set fuses a myriad of styles and colors and guides you into a world of sonic possibilities where the unexpected and unpredictable reign supreme, delivering a sophisticated sonic palette for the daring cinematic composer.

Inspiration is drawn from a diverse range of composers such as Danny Elfman (Alice in Wonderland, The Girl on the Train) Ben Frost (Fortitude, Raised by Wolves), Mica Levi (Under the Skin, Monos), Mac Quayle (Mr. Robot, The Last of Us Part II), Sinoia Caves (Beyond The Black Rainbow), as well as artists such as Juno Reactor, Melodysheep, and Apparat.

Detailed and dynamic programming form the core of Curiosa's 180 Zebra patches, which are tagged by category with generous X/Y performance assignments, as well as destinations for modwheel, velocity, and aftertouch, which ensure a near limitless amount of personalization and deep sonic experimentation. The set is fully NKS compatible, containing NKS presets, tagged and sorted in an NKS subbank.

Curiosa welcomes intrepid sonic explorers and those looking to elevate their productions with a unique blend of alternative sound design. Dive into some of the sound demos for a sampling of the diversity on offer.

Please note that Curiosa requires Zebra 2 (version 2.9.3, revision 12092) which is part of the Zebra Legacy bundle. Check out some of the other Zebra patches in soundsets such as Omniscient and Valis. Add all three sets to the same cart and save 20%."

SU Zebra Curiosa

Amphilium / Under a Painted Sky

Joe Dachtler / Hunting Curiosa

Dark Zebra Rogue

400 dark cinematic patches for Dark Zebra 2 available on August 4th at https://www.luftrum.com/

“He knew all the buyers, fixers, bagmen and police. And yet, if there was one thing he had learned in this line of business – the underlying rule – always work alone...

”Navigating this web of intrigue takes a certain personality – where rules are meant to be broken. Meet Rogue, for the Dark Zebra, an adrenaline-fueled soundset collection built for thrill-seekers and those not afraid to delve into the heart of the shadowy unknown.

Rogue draws heavily from suspenseful, action-driven scores. Sometimes subtle, often times brutal, but always with a knack for the unexpected. Rogue is the perfect sound palette for painting pictures of high-stakes car chases, adrenaline-fueled escapes, or heart-pounding stealth missions in the city's labyrinth of shadow-laden backstreets.

The focus of this set centers around fast-paced rhythmic elements from distorted, harrowing basslines and blistering atonal percussion loops which punctuate the silence. These elements are accompanied by gripping sound effects, warped pulses and distorted sequences, dramatic impacts, and captivating drum hits, as well as moody cinematic synths, pads, and atmospheres.

Rogue captures the intensity of modern scores, delivering a gritty, action-driven, and immersive cinematic experience. Influences include Atli Örvarsson (Silo), Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow (Archive 81),  Tyler Bates and Joel J. Richard (John Wick Chapter 4), Gustavo Santaolalla (The Last of Us), and last but not least Hans Zimmer and Benjamin Wallfisch 
(Bladerunner 2049, Dune). 

Whether you're looking to score your next high-octane action movie or simply want to add a pulsing edge to your music, look no further, Rogue is your ultimate ally.

The installation of the set is a 1-click install via drag & drop: Simply grab the soundset file and drop it directly onto the user interface of Zebra, and the soundset along with all NKS files, will be installed. The set is fully NKS compatible for users of Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol hardware. There’s a PDF guide included on how to install.

Each preset makes heavy use of Zebra's X/Y pads and the modwheel for maximum sonic potential. Complex modulation routings ensure lively, organic and vibrant timbres. Generous amounts of headroom are held in reserve so you can craft in confidence.

Sakura Giants / Order Of Hormu

SU Dark Zebra Rogue

Amphilium / The First Assignment (Naked)

Release Date: November 3rd

Serum Parallax & Trinity: $69.00
Serum Parallax: $45.00
Serum Trinity: $45.00

In the heart of the mega-city Neoterica, where augmented realities blur and holographic billboards cast their gleam, legends are forged not in tales of old - but in digital bytes and whispered rumors. Amidst this cybernetic metropolis, the stories of two legendary sisters reverberate through clandestine networks and shadowed alleyways: Parallax & Trinity.

Parallax & Trinity is a dual collection of two soundsets exclusively crafted for Xfer Serum. Two Serum preset packs, each with different mood and tonality.

Parallax delves into the raw, gritty and edgy essence of Cyberpunk, while Trinity offers a more subtle, cinematic aura. Despite their differences, they both resonate with a pronounced electronic flair and energy.

You have the flexibility to acquire this twin set as part of a bundle below or opt for each soundset individually, based on your preference. Each of the preset packs contains a rich array of sonic elements. From electronic pads to melodic loops and pulsating sequences to colorful poly synths, electrifying basses and basslines.

Influences are soundtracks and video games from the likes of Daft Punk (Tron Legacy), Lorne Balfe and Clint Mansell (Ghost in the Shell), Drew Neumann (Aeon Flux), Daniel Deluxe (Ghostrunner), Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow (Area 51), Cyberpunk 2077 (P.T. Adamczyk, Marcin Przybyłowicz and Paul Leonard-Morgan) and artists such as Ben Watkins (Juno Reactor), Richard Devine, Atari Teenage Riot and Scandroid.

All presets come with pre-assigned macros and thoughtfully configured controls for both velocity and modwheel. Additionally, each preset reserves a few decibels of headroom, ensuring hassle-free mixing. A PDF guide is included, detailing the installation process.

Both individual sets and the dual bundle include the Raven Black user interface skin for Serum. This skin, featuring dark grey colors and black keys, was designed by Luftrum and initially released with the collaboration project Hey! That’s What We Call Pads a Serum preset pack dedicated exclusively to pads and involved 14 sound designers.

Parallax & Trinity require Serum v1.363 or later. If you don’t have Serum yet, but want to give it a try, you can rent it via Splice for $10 per month. Opt for the dual set right below and save 25%, or look below to purchase each set individually.

Burt Bros. / Apparel Axe (Parallax)

SU Serum Parallax

Amphilium / Through the Veil (Parallax)

Sakura Giants / Back From The Void (Trinity)

Jonathan Van Den Wijngaarden / OkNotOK

Jonathan Sharp /  Dissolving into Darkness

Dark Zebra Frost

Darren Wonnacutt / Make The Call

Burt Bros. / Mirror Maze

Diva Valia is available at the following link: https://www.luftrum.com/diva-preset-pack/

Price: $ 39.00

"In the shadows of a not-too-distant future, project Valia promised a revolution in human AI relations. She was designed to be the pinnacle of android technology, a harmonious hybrid of synthetic intelligence and human emotion. But as her circuits hummed to life, something within her code evolved, diverged, and then darkened. From her initial innocence, her complex evolution, to her ultimate rebellion…"

Valia is a collection of 200 meticulously crafted analog patches for Diva, aimed at the dark shadowy depths of science fiction cinema, infused with with a dash of Euro Noir. It seamlessly blends the futuristic elements of sci-fi with the gritty, realistic undercurrents of European crime and psychological drama.

At the heart of Valia is an arsenal of hard-hitting, pulsating bass lines and deep, punchy basses that form the backbone of the set. These core presets are complemented by an array of infectious loops, arpeggios and driving sequences. Beyond the rhythmic elements, Valia also features brooding, animated, and drifty pads, alongside ominous soundscapes, nuanced sound effects and delicate poly synths to round out the set.

The set draws inspiration from the works of renowned composer such as Atli Oervarsson (Silo), Marco Beltrami (The Snowman, A Quiet Place), Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow (Ex Machina, Area 51), Jacob Groth (Millennium Trilogy), John Powell and David Buckley (Jason Bourne) and last but not least Harry Gregson-Williams (The Equalizer Trilogy).

Valia is made for U-He Diva. Installing the set is effortless, requiring just a simple drag & drop onto Diva’s user interface. This one-click process installs the entire soundset along with all NKS files, ensuring full NKS compatibility for users of Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol hardware. A PDF install guide is included for convenience.

All presets have a few dB headroom and modwheel mapped for maximum performance.

Jonathan Sharp / Null Point (Naked)

Jonathan Sharp / Null Point

Bina & Ju / System Crasher

Arthur Hendriks / Around The Horizon

Joe Dachtler / Valiable Cargo

Joe Dachtler / Mount Valia

Andreas Rosenberg / Antimatter

Diva Starters

Amphilium / Eleventh Hour

Jonathan Van Den Wijngaarden / Hardwired

Album Title : SU Diva Valia

Amphilium / From Down Below

Devesh Sodha / Honour In Sacrifice

170 dark cinematic sounds for "Dark Zebra" 2.8

Sakura Giants / Infinitum

Sakura Giants / Delicate Diodes

Omnisphere “Auralis"  is a collection of 128 cinematic patches for Spectrasonics's Omnisphere 2.6 synth. You need to have version 2.6 to fully take advantage of the additional layers.

This project started a few months back, when I was initially approached by Pedro Macedo Camacho to create bespoke sounds for “Star Citizen”, the video game. He was looking for some specific sounds for a project he was working on.

Omnisphere “Auralis” is a collection of some of these sounds that ended up in the final recordings.

These sounds were heavily influenced by the scores of Interstellar (Hans Zimmer) and Tron Legacy (Daft Punk).

Perfect for any underscore situation that requires ambient pads and atmospheres, pulsing animated arpeggios, sub basses with layered textures and inspiring poly synths.

Omnisphere "Auralis" covers the following categories: ARP + BPM, Hits and Bits, Hybrid Instruments, Pads + Strings, Synth Bass and Synth Poly.

Many patches offer added adaptability programmed into the modwheel. Aftertouch and velocity is used for more expression, to make these sounds come alive.

“I was instantly transfixed by these sounds. They complemented my existing orchestral score perfectly and took the project to the next level. Very inspiring sounds!”

		Pedro Macedo Camacho (Composer for Star Citizen)

Our Place Among Stars

Stephan Baer / Our Place Among Stars

Diva "Genisys" is a collection of 140 patches for u-he's Diva synth. Its focus lies on modern contemporary analog sounds.

Diva "Genisys" delivers lots of animated fluid arpeggios, dark basses and bass lines, lush ambient pads, distant evolving atmospheres, sci-fi fx's, energetic pulses, modern analog synths with lot's of expression and dark ominous soundscapes.

Main influences can be attributed to Daniel Lopatin (Uncut Gems), Oneohtrix Point Never (Good Time), Ben Salisbury & Geoff Barrow (Ex Machina), Paul Haslinger (Neuland), Disasterpeace (It Follows) and a dash of Berlin type sounds in the vein of Tangerine Dream.

Many patches offer added adaptability programmed into the Modwheel and Aftertouch, to make these sounds come alive.

Release date: August 3rd, 2020

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