SOUNDIRON Artist Bundle

Lamellophones

• Designed by master instrument inventor Bart Hopkin, this is a massive collection of 17 experimental lamellophone instruments.
• Includes all Hopkin series sound sources released by Soundiron to date, with the addition of two exclusive new instruments: Cat’s Face and CÍque.
• Each instrument is crafted from wood and steel, possessing a unique organic timbre, offering multiple microphone positions and hundreds of ambient soundscapes created from the raw audio.

Sonespheres 01 - Distance

• The first installment in the Sonespheres series, created by film and TV composer Blake Ewing, focusing on delicate layering, rich detail, flowing textures, and powerful emotional tension.
• All sounds are meticulously sculpted from various acoustic instrument and vocal recordings, showcasing a clear artistic vision.
• Offers comprehensive user control options, unleashing virtually limitless creative potential.

Sonespheres 02 - Origins

• A unique sound design ambient synthesizer, texture pad, evolving soundscape, and tonal atmosphere series designed specifically for Kontakt.
• This sound library uses gorgeous orchestral woodwind recordings as its sound source, meticulously processed to create unique timbres.

Sonespheres 03 - Current

• The third installment in the Sonespheres series, with sound sources covering both acoustic and electronic instruments.
• Through meticulous sound design, it transforms into unique soundscapes with subtle layers, emotional depth, and flowing textures.

Sonespheres 04 - Direction

• The fourth installment in the Sonespheres series, also blending elements of acoustic and electronic instruments.
• Focuses on creating directional, dynamically evolving sound textures, bringing a sense of narrative to soundtracks.

Mimi Page Light & Shadow

• Combines delicate, angelic female solo vocals with gorgeous, ethereal ambient sound design, featuring the feather-light soprano of singer-songwriter Mimi Page.
• Crafted for film and game composers/sound designers, it includes full chromatic playable articulations, melodic phrases, and refined cinematic effects, pads, and ambient elements.

Rhythmic Origins

• Performed by British percussionist David Oliver, this comprehensively samples his collection of rare, special ethnic concert drums and hand percussion instruments from around the globe.
• This massive sound library captures 73 different shapes and sizes of percussion instruments, offering various primary articulations and effect sounds.

Rhythmic Odyssey

• A vast collection of over 6000 percussion phrases performed by percussionist David Oliver, covering diverse sounds and rhythmic styles.
• Driven by an innovative interface and powerful engine features, it provides a massive toolkit and endless creative possibilities.

David Oliver's Drum Kit

• Features a 1980s Pearl DLX drum kit, suitable for any music genre requiring ultimate realism and customizable drum sounds.
• Offers multiple microphone positions, allowing you to quickly dial in your unique drum kit sound.

Shake

• Features 95 shakers, tambourines, rattles, and bells from around the world, focusing on composer David Oliver's live percussion performances.
• Also provides a highly organized phrase library to inspire your next rhythmic pattern.

Didgeridoos

• A unique virtual instrument library offering 16 individually tuned didgeridoos.
• Created by William MacGavin and David Zagardo, it includes various sustained rhythmic drones, vowel effects, and beatbox-style performance articulations.

Knockout Drums

• A hard-hitting drum kit sample library created in collaboration with metal drummer Navene Koperweis and veteran mixer/producer Zack Ohren.
• Whether you're looking for a massive live room sound or an extremely focused and tight studio sound, this drum kit performs perfectly.

Aevium

• A collection of fierce lead synth sounds and soaring ambient pads created from the screams of raptors like hawks, owls, and eagles.
• At 11 GB, it's perfect for electronic music, film trailer scores, sound effects, soundscapes, and game audio.

Cosmic Hand Pans

• In collaboration with instrument maker Grahm Doe, this captures one handpan and two special hybrids you won't hear anywhere else, in exquisite detail.
• From gentle taps to jazz brush strokes, you can layer, retune, and customize to your heart's content.

Hapi Drums

• Features Steel Tongue Drums, known for their strong fundamental tones, complex overtones, harmonies, and long, gentle sustain.
• With an intuitive GUI, you have complete freedom to mix, layer, retune, and customize each sound.

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

Product Type	Virtual Instrument Bundle
Number of Included Libraries	15
Main Format	Native Instruments Kontakt (Open Format), 24-bit/48kHz Lossless Compressed or Uncompressed WAV
Kontakt Requirement	Requires the full retail version of Native Instruments Kontakt 5.5 or newer. The free Kontakt Player is not supported.
System Requirements (Mac)	macOS 10.9 or newer (specific requirements depend on your Kontakt version)
System Requirements (Windows)	Windows 7 or newer (specific requirements depend on your Kontakt version)
Hard Drive Space	At least 200 GB of free hard drive space recommended for downloading and installing all sound libraries.
Licensing Method	Digital download, single-user license. A Soundiron installer is provided for download and installation after purchase.

Q: What are the main sound libraries included in the SOUNDIRON Artist Bundle?

A: It includes 15 sound libraries, such as Lamellophones, Sonespheres series, Mimi Page vocals, Rhythmic Odyssey rhythmic phrases, etc., covering instruments, vocals, and atmospheres.

Q: What's the difference between the Artist Bundle and purchasing sound libraries separately?

A: The main difference is the price. The Artist Bundle offers 15 sound libraries at a significant discount all at once, which is much more cost-effective than buying them separately, making it the best value for money.

Q: Do I need the full version of Kontakt to use the Artist Bundle?

A: Yes, this bundle is in Open Format and requires the full retail version of Native Instruments Kontakt 5.5 or newer. It does not support the free Player version.

Q: Are the sounds in the Artist Bundle suitable for beginners?

A: Absolutely. It offers a wealth of high-quality, ready-to-use presets, along with deep customization features, catering to the needs of everyone from beginners to professionals.