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.

SU Dark Zebra Rogue

Amphilium / The First Assignment (Naked)

Amphilium / The First Assignment

Price $ 35.00 available at luftrum.com

"Welcome to Frost, where the line between chaos and silence is as thin as ice on winter glass and every note resonates with the cold aura of Nordic Noir. In this realm, the darkness vibrates with life, just waiting for the maestro brave enough to conduct the unseen orchestra. Thought you had experienced the dark side of Dark Zebra HZ? You have heard nothing yet…"

Frost represents the pinnacle of dark cinematic sound design in our series for U-He Dark Zebra (Zebra HZ), standing out as the most intense and darkest soundset we have released to date.

Inspired by the bone-chilling atmosphere of Nordic Noir, the complex web of intrigue of spy dramas, and the gripping, edgy tension found in Euro Noir. Frost is a journey into the heart of darkness in sound.

This soundset contains 180 synth presets meticulously crafted by Sonic Underworld and curated by Luftrum. It features a diverse range of presets, from layered underscore loops, arpeggios, and sequences that radiate a somber, dark, and twisted aura - designed to set a brooding scene - to basses and basslines that throb with a mix of distortion and atonality, effectively capturing a sense of suspense and unease.

The ambient pads and drifty synths, are deeply immersive, evoking the ghostly whisper of winter landscapes synonymous with Nordic storytelling. The percussive elements are as crisp and sharp as ice, piercing through the silence with clarity that cuts to the bone, while adding to the soundset's cinematic depth. Frost is perfect for weaving narratives that linger in the memory well beyond the story's end.

Drawing its inspiration from the haunting scores of The Killing (Frans Bak), the stark soundscapes of The Snowman (Marco Beltrami), The Valhalla Murders (Petur Thor Benediktsson), the Millennium Trilogy (Jacob Groth), Bordertown (Kaae & Batz), and the gritty textures of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross). And last but not least, it honors the legacy of Trapped (Jóhann Jóhannsson, Rutger Hoedemaeker and Hildur Guðnadóttir) making it a must-have for composers looking to infuse their music with the distinct, dark elegance of Nordic sound.

Frost is made for the Dark Zebra HZ which is included in Zebra Legacy. Installing the soundset is effortless, requiring just a simple drag & drop onto Zebra'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.

Disclaimer: Play at your own risk! We strongly advise against playing these presets alone, especially under the cover of night. Reported side effects include a significant drop in temperature, the eerie feeling of a lurking presence, thick dense fog, and unexpected chills. These sounds have the power to evoke an atmosphere so intense, they could wake ancient Norse gods and make the bravest Viking shudder.

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