- Publisher: Emergence Audio
- Product: Time Crystals
- Release: ViP Team
- Requirements: Kontakt v7.7.0 or higher
Unlock the power of dynamic, living sound with Time Crystals, the groundbreaking Quartz Singing Bowl VST by Emergence Audio. Designed by the renowned sound architect Michael Vignola, Time Crystals introduces an entirely new dimension to music production, combining the rich, organic tones of ancient quartz singing bowls with cutting-edge digital innovation.
Gone are the days of static sound libraries that trap your creativity within rigid parameters. With Non-Static Sampling™ and the Infinite Motion Engine™ 2.0, Time Crystals offers an evolving sonic experience that evolves in real-time. Whether you’re a film composer, ambient music producer, or sound designer, Time Crystals adapts to your every need, transforming your soundscapes into living, breathing art forms.
Why Time Crystals is a Game-Changer
1. A Living, Breathing Sound Experience
Unlike traditional sample libraries, Time Crystals features Non-Static Sampling™, a revolutionary method that brings your sounds to life. Each note evolves naturally, making every performance unique and filled with subtle variations. The result? A sound experience that’s never the same twice—giving you complete freedom and an expansive range of expression in every project.
2. The Fusion of Ancient and Modern Sound
Quartz Singing Bowls have been revered for their resonant, harmonic qualities, offering a rich spiritual experience through their sounds. Time Crystals takes these ancient instruments and reimagines them with modern sound design. The result is a seamless blend of organic, meditative tones and futuristic textures—perfect for everything from cinematic film scores to ambient explorations.
3. Infinite Motion Engine™: Evolving Soundscapes
At the heart of Time Crystals is the Infinite Motion Engine™ 2.0, which redefines how sounds evolve. By moving away from static loops, this engine offers real-time generative synthesis, allowing sound to change continuously. With over 100 customizable parameters, including LFOs, automation controls, and intricate modulation options, you have complete control over every evolving texture. This allows you to shape your soundscapes dynamically, adding motion, depth, and atmosphere that traditional sample libraries simply can’t match.
4. Limitless Creative Freedom
Whether you’re composing for film, TV, ambient, experimental, or meditative music, Time Crystals offers an unparalleled range of sounds to ignite your creativity. From cinematic tension to ethereal pads, this instrument is designed to inspire and fuel your next project, offering endless possibilities for sonic exploration.
The Heart of Time Crystals: Non-Static Sampling™ and Infinite Motion Engine™ 2.0
Time Crystals uses Non-Static Sampling™ to capture the organic evolution of sound in a way that no other virtual instrument can. Traditional sample libraries offer static recordings that never change. In contrast, Time Crystals records each note so that it unfolds and evolves over time, mimicking the nuances of live performance. This is where the Infinite Motion Engine™ 2.0 truly shines. Unlike loop-based or one-shot sample libraries, this powerful engine continuously alters your sounds, producing an endless variation of textures and movement. The result? A living sound environment that reacts to your every creative decision.
Key Features:
- 50+ Convolution Reverbs for realistic spatial effects.
- LFOs, automation, and over 100 parameters to sculpt motion, modulation, and sound dynamics.
- 160+ Presets designed to spark creativity.
- A diverse library of 27 unique sound sources that combine to create lush, intricate textures.
- Perfect for producing evolving ambient pads, meditative drones, cinematic soundscapes, and more.
Meet the Soundcrafter: Michael Vignola
Michael Vignola, the visionary behind Emergence Audio, has spent his life exploring the boundaries of sound. With over 6 billion streams to his name and accolades from around the world, Vignola’s work is driven by an insatiable curiosity about sound in motion. For Vignola, music isn’t just a static collection of notes—it’s an evolving experience. This philosophy is woven into every aspect of Time Crystals, transforming it into more than just a tool; it’s a platform for sonic innovation.
With Time Crystals, Michael invites you to experience sound in a way that transcends traditional limitations—where notes are not fixed, but constantly shifting, blooming, and evolving with every interaction.
Sound Shaping Tools
Time Crystals offers a range of intuitive effects and controls that allow you to fine-tune every nuance of your sound:
- Convolution Reverb: 50+ different spaces to immerse your sounds in lifelike reverb.
- Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Rotator: Sculpt your sound’s texture with movement and space.
- Stereo Imager: Control the width and depth of your mix.
- Distortion, Saturation, and Tape Saturation: Add warmth, grit, and character.
- LoFi Effects: Apply vintage-style degradation for a more atmospheric, organic sound.
With these tools at your disposal, Time Crystals becomes a versatile instrument for any creative process, whether you’re designing complex soundscapes or crafting subtle atmospheric textures.
Perfect for Every Production Scenario
Time Crystals is designed to shine across a variety of genres and applications. Whether you’re scoring a film scene that requires sweeping, ethereal pads or creating a meditative composition with long, evolving drones, Time Crystals offers endless sonic possibilities.
- Film Scoring: Create dynamic soundtracks with moving textures that shift and evolve throughout your compositions.
- Ambient Music: Design lush, evolving soundscapes that transport your listener into new worlds.
- Experimental Sound Design: Explore non-traditional sonic territory with organic, unpredictable sound textures.
- Meditative Music: Capture the essence of timeless, soothing tones with every evolving note.
System Requirements
To run Time Crystals, you’ll need:
Kontakt Version Requirements:
- Kontakt or Kontakt Player 7.7 or later.
Storage Requirements:
- 5.97 GB Installed (Requires double the space during installation due to temporary files).
PC Requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 (latest Service Pack).
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent.
Mac Requirements:
- Operating System: macOS 12, 13, or 14 (latest update).
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher.
- Apple Silicon Macs: Supported via Rosetta 2 & natively on ARM (Standalone or in compatible hosts).
Common Requirements:
- Graphics: Hardware support for Direct 3D 11.1 (Feature Level 11_0) or higher.
- RAM: 4 GB minimum (6 GB recommended for large Kontakt Instruments).
Supported Interfaces:
- macOS (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX.
- Windows (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST, VST3, AAX.
Experience Sound in Motion
With Time Crystals, you are no longer confined by static samples or traditional sound libraries. You’re stepping into a dynamic, evolving soundscape—an instrument designed not only to meet your needs but to push your creative boundaries and evolve with your music. Whether you’re crafting film scores, ambient tracks, or experimental pieces, Time Crystals offers endless inspiration.
Download Time Crystals now and experience the future of sound. Your music will never be the same again.