Sonora Cinematic have released Refraction, available at the intro price of $81.00, increasing to $121.00 after the promotion.
Building on the spectral-shaping magic that made our Harmonic Bloom sound design tool so inspiring, Refraction reimagines the piano as a fluid, instrument – one that blooms, sustains, and morphs in ways no traditional piano library ever could.
Refraction transforms a premium upright piano into a fluid, evolving sound source by capturing and manipulating the resonances of held notes through a spectral-shaping engine.
The instrument features a detailed multi-mic capture system, including Close Ribbons, Close, Back, Room, and a vintage Roland Tape Echo signal, all phase-coherent for flexible mixing.
Its core innovation lies in the Resonator engine, which uses tuned band-pass filters to manipulate the fundamental and first six harmonics of played notes, allowing for precise control over volume and panning of each harmonic.
With features like the Resonance Bloom control for dynamic expression and three tailored ambiances, Refraction offers a unique palette for composers, producers, and sound designers seeking to create evolving pads, cinematic beds, and otherworldly textures beyond traditional piano sounds.
Features include:
- Spectral resonator engine for otherworldly textures
- Multi-mic piano capture with phase-coherent mixing
- Resonance Bloom control for dynamic expression
- Three ambiences usable in combination for lush, immersive environments
- 30 carefully crafted inspiring presets
- Full NKS Integration
- Fully compatible with Kontakt Player version 8.1+.
- Library Size: 10 GB
Watch the walkthrough/demo video HERE.
Refraction requires a free or full version of Kontakt 8.1 or later.
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