Zebra

chillout

Inspirational

Maximum

http://www.sonokinetic.net/products/classical/minimal

With Minimal, Sonokinetic BV delivers the fourth installment in our current range of orchestral instruments. We have listened to our users, and built an entirely new system from the ground up, defining what we think is a revolutionary novel direction in orchestral pattern-based sampling. 

Minimal would suggest a particular music style, and many of the patterns available in this instrument are very well suited for that style. However, we’d like to stress that this is indeed a very flexible instrument, capable of enhancing a broad range of musical arrangements and compositions in a wide variety of styles. Where Minimal differs from libraries like Tutti and Vivace is in its section-based approach. All phrases are recorded per orchestral section and can be used separately or together and in any combination, allowing for a great deal of variations at your fingertips.

The first thing that would strike you is the non-apologetic interface style without any gloss.  Apart from this being a respectful nod to our Dutch art heritage on the outside, it also very much references the “form follows function” approach that Dutch design is famous for. There are no superfluous elements and we’ve arranged everything in an intuitive way. You have every control in one screen within an uncrowded workspace. You might not suspect it from just looking at it, but there are a lot of complex functionalities at your disposal from this one screen. Discover more about those in the detailed descriptions right here in the user manual and on the tutorial videos available on our website: www.sonokinetic.net.

Recordings for Minimal took place in Zlin, Czech Republic, in the same hall and with the same team responsible for recording Tutti and Vivace. The performances have been edited with the same meticulous attention to detail and quality.

Many innovative functions grace this instrument, mostly under the hood, as we believe that technology is at its best when you don’t notice it. One of the functions that might need a bit more introduction is the harmonic shift function. This element of Minimal can lead to great sounding results and also serve as a very rewarding inspirational tool.  So please read and digest the part of this manual dedicated to that function. 

More visibly, and in lieu of popular request, we have found a way to greatly improve the score view. Despite the pixel restrictions of the Kontakt window we’ve managed to squeeze in a clear and accurate score view, although you can still order a digital full-scale copy of the score, if you so desire.

We, at Sonokinetic BV, are very proud to introduce Minimal to you, and can’t wait to hear the amazing things you, our valued customer base, will produce with it.

Sonokinetic has established a name as one of the best value & quality sample producers and with this product we’d like to underline that statement. We stick with our unbeatable pricing module and high quality sampling.

We wish you the best inspiration and creativity. 

With warm regards, The Sonokinetic Minimal Production Team

Minimal demo "Stargazer" by Dirk Ehlert

Audiomachine   Godspeed (Mark Petrie   Epic Choral Action)

This is an Epic Fantasy track composed by Sam Diaz for Cuefonix

Beyond

Stephan delivers a slice of gentle synth heaven in his demo for Zebra Serenity.

Whiteout - Stephan Baer

Blissful, cinematic ambient demo track from me.

Paper Planes - Matt Bowdler

Stammheim 2.0 - Jonathan Sharp

Vibrant, timeless demo track from Dirk Ehlert.

Light of Serenity - Dirk Ehlert

A delicate demo track with a slightly disturbing underbelly from Panos Kolias.

Welcome Home - Panos Kolias

AVAILABLE IN ALL DIGITAL STORES as part of  "REVERIE" The Compilation Album.

Ivan Torrent - "Supernova"

George Strezov delivers a rollicking electronic action cue, blending Zebra Serenity and the Dark Edition.

Mystery Clouds - George Strezov

Track featured in Eon Sounds trailer release "Undaunted"
Music written by Dirk Ehlert

© 2014 All rights reserved.

Dirk Ehlert | God of Asgard

The Hero Within

Switch. Trailer Music - Interstellar

Silver Screen - Fire (Fade To Black) [2015]

Silver Screen - Fire

Future World Music - Dream Chasers

This is a brand new track which was created wholly through mutual inspiration.  Often I add my words to a piece, but in this case both words and music evolved together.  I hope you'll enjoy this journey through the stars ...

To hear more music from Andreas, please visit http://soundcloud.com/andreas-akwara

'Starbound' - Andreas Akwara and Sleepingenius

Our 'Hey Now' EP is out now: http://po.st/HeyNow

Our debut album 'If You Wait' is out now!

Vinyl: http://po.st/IfYouWaitLP
iTunes: http://po.st/IfYouWait
CD: http://po.st/IfYouWaitCD

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https://twitter.com/londongrammar
https://facebook.com/londongrammar

Metal & Dust

Hey Now

Exclusive non-album track featuring ShadowBox

Debut album "Nostalchic" out now on BRAINFEEDER

Info: brainfeeder.net/lapalux

twitter.com/lapalux
facebook.com/lapaluxmusic

twitter.com/shadowbox4u
www.soundcloud.com/shadowbox4u

DOWNLOAD

Moveoutofmyway (ft ShadowBox)

Latest Empire Syndicate track! Available for purchase here:

http://empiresyndicate.bandcamp.com/

EMPIRE SYNDICATE - Rise of a Champion

Thanks Helen for these wonderful words you found for it and may lots of people visit your page
https://soundcloud.com/sleepingenius

www.maassen-music.com

If you like my music please give me a smile and like my Facebook page :-): www.facebook.com/Dirk.Maassen.Music

watch my piano video clips at youtube: www.youtube.com/user/ascoltadi?feature





To The Sky

The emptiness of sky is ours 
Far from earth's inherent scars
Alone we float, we soar, we dive
Free and never more alive
To fly with everlasting grace
Until we find our resting place

The haze of blue beneath our wings
Exhilaration to us brings
Where sea and sky merge into one
And troubles melt into the sun

With dreams entangled as we fly
Reaching for the endless sky

Onward, upward, never tiring
Constantly the earth inspiring
Light and yearning softly feathered 
Hopes within our heartbeat tethered
On the wind we freely wheel
No words can reach the depth we feel
Like mountains high and valleys deep
No borders for our senses keep
No creature on this earth can hold
The wisdom that lies here untold
Always searching for the truth
Obscured by vanity and youth
Yet high above the distant land 
One life is but a grain of sand
And to the ocean we'll return
When destiny and fate discern
The time our spirits leave the shore 
Eternally to fly once more

Here in everlasting grace
The summit of our resting place

For now we float, we soar, we dive
Free and never more alive

And as the sun sinks in the west
We know that we are truly blessed
Gliding far across the sea
Our hearts will live forever free

With dreams untethered as we fly
We lift them upward To The Sky

By Helen Suzanne - March 2013 



Dirk Maassen with Sleepingenius - To The Sky (Vocal Version)

It was Dirk's wonderful piano piece that inspired me to write this poem specifically for the track.  We've had a few delays in finishing this collaboration, due to other commitments, and then found we could not decide which version to post here!  So we agreed to upload two different versions - one on each of our pages.  

The two versions are our personal creative interpretations, so we hope you will listen to and enjoy both!  It's not a competition, so please just sit back, close your eyes and fly away ...

Please listen to Dirk's beautiful piano works at http://soundcloud.com/ascoltadi

Photography by Helen Suzanne, Branksome Dene Chine in Dorset 


'To The Sky' (vocal atmospheric version) - Dirk Maassen with Sleepingenius

The Unfinished is me, Matt Bowdler. I am a composer and sound designer, producing synth soundsets and sample libraries - both commercial and bespoke.

My sounds can be heard in Hollywood feature films, hit US and UK television shows and also AAA game scores. If you are interested in using my sound design services, please get in touch.

Here you can listen to demo tracks for my products, little sound design experiments and a whole bunch of other stuff. If you are interested in my composing, please check out my other account at soundcloud.com/matt-bowdler-music