- Publisher: Emergence Audio
- Product: Obsidian Brass
- Release: ViP Team
- Version: 1.0.1
- Requirements: Kontakt v7.7.3 or higher
In the realm of sampled instruments, have you ever yearned for something that truly breathes? Something that moves beyond the predictable loop, the static sustain, and captures the elusive, ever-changing soul of a real performance? Prepare to experience a paradigm shift in how virtual instruments come to life.
Introducing Obsidian Brass by Emergence Audio, a revolutionary instrument featuring an evocative Ambient French Horn, powered by the groundbreaking Non-Static Sampling™ technique and the dynamic Infinite Motion Engine™ 2.0. This is not just another brass library; it’s an exploration into sound that evolves, breathes, and reacts with an organic unpredictability. And this gateway to a new world of sonic storytelling is available to you now, completely free.
The Genesis of Living Sound: Non-Static Sampling™ & Infinite Motion Engine™ 2.0
At the core of Obsidian Brass lies a philosophy that challenges the very nature of traditional sampling. Developed by Emergence Audio Founder Michael Vignola, Non-Static Sampling™ was born from a desire to capture the essence of what makes acoustic instruments feel profoundly human.
- Non-Static Sampling™ – Movement That Feels Infinite:
Imagine the subtle way a tone shifts as a musician’s breath changes, how the texture of a note wavers under expressive pressure, or how resonance naturally deepens and blooms over time. Instead of isolating a single, sterile “perfect” moment, Non-Static Sampling™ meticulously preserves this unfolding, organic nature of sound. Each note you play is designed to evolve, to subtly transform as it sustains. Every gesture reveals new sonic detail, not through complex automation layers, but through the inherent life captured within the sound itself. No two moments recorded, and thus played, are ever quite the same. This is the heart of Non-Static Sampling™: sound that doesn’t just play, it progresses; tone that doesn’t just hold, it grows. - Infinite Motion Engine™ 2.0 – Generative Expression:
When these living, breathing Non-Static Samples are fused with Emergence Audio’s proprietary Infinite Motion Engine™ 2.0, their inherent evolutionary behavior becomes part of a larger, dynamic, and generative system. This engine grants composers and sound designers unprecedented expressive control over the dimensions of time, motion, and profound emotion. You are not merely triggering samples; you are interacting with a system that generates uniquely unfolding sonic narratives in real time.
What emerges from this synergy isn’t just realistic; it’s restless, responsive, and always becoming. It’s an instrument that feels alive under your fingertips.
Unearthing Obsidian: The Sound of Evolving Brass
Obsidian Brass was conceived from the delicate tension between elemental force and inherent fragility – the raw power of brass, uniquely refracted through lenses of stillness, expansive space, and gradual sonic decay.
Where conventional brass libraries often emphasize bold, heroic statements and immediate cinematic impact, Obsidian Brass charts a different course. It delves into the evolving tonal edges of the French horn, viewed through a prism of erosion, emergence, and perpetual movement.
- A New Form of Brass: Using organic brass recordings as the foundational raw material, the sound design sculpts textures that audibly breathe and gracefully fracture. This transformation occurs not merely through performance variations but through the very engine of change that powers the instrument. With the Infinite Motion Engine™ 2.0 and Non-Static Sampling™, each sound unfurls without literal repetition, revealing new contours, colors, and emotional resonances each time you engage a note.
- Beyond Heroic, Beyond Ambient: The resulting character is neither overtly heroic nor purely ambient, but rather an evocative space in between. This library is not designed to simply imitate brass as you already know it, but to empower you to rediscover it as an evolving instrument of deep emotional tension, haunting shadow, and captivating motion.
- For the Atmospheric Architect: Obsidian Brass is meticulously crafted for composers who build worlds with atmosphere and for sound designers who seek profound contrast – sounds that can be at once dense yet hollow, immensely powerful yet beautifully restrained. Whether you’re scoring introspective sci-fi, moody neo-noir, or abstract art films, this is brass that breathes life through the cracks in the sonic canvas.
The Artist’s Touch: Featuring Meredith Moore
The soul of Obsidian Brass is further enriched by the artistry of Meredith Moore, a world-class French horn player whose rich, expressive tone has graced iconic stages and award-winning soundtracks across the globe.
Meredith’s illustrious international career spans classical, cinematic, and contemporary music, lending an extraordinary depth of emotion and nuanced understanding to the core recordings of Obsidian Brass. From her roles as principal horn with the Radio City Music Hall Orchestra and Hawaii Symphony to performances with the London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic, and New York City Ballet, her artistry is as versatile as it is profound. Her distinctive sound can be heard on major film scores (including Thor and Brave), acclaimed classical recordings, and in live tours with renowned artists like Josh Groban, as well as session work with bands such as Mumford and Sons.
A passionate advocate for both modern and historical horns, Meredith blends meticulous precision with genuine heart, capturing the subtle dynamics of breath, resonance, and the essential human connection within her playing. Her invaluable contributions to Obsidian Brass deliver a palette of unique textures and profound storytelling potential, designed to elevate every composition.
Redefining Your Creative Control
Obsidian Brass invites you to experience generative synthesis in real time, shaping textures that breathe, morph, and move organically with your creative impulses.
- Dynamic Modulation Sculpting: Go beyond static playback and dive deep into shaping the evolutionary behavior of the sounds.
- Long Evolving Performances: Craft soundscapes that unfold over time, revealing intricate details and emotional arcs.
- 21 Uniquely Played Articulations: The source of Obsidian Brass’s organic character, captured with Non-Static Sampling™.
- 125+ Presets to Spark Inspiration: Beautifully designed starting points that showcase the instrument’s unique capabilities.
- 100+ Micro Controls: For those who love to fine-tune, offering granular control over the engine and sound.
- Expansive FX Section:
- Over 50 top-shelf Convolution Reverbs to place your brass in stunningly realistic or otherworldly spaces.
- A suite of essential effects: Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Rotator, Stereo Imager, Distortion, Saturation, LOFi, and Tape Saturation.
- Innovative attenuverter options that bring next-level modulation control and sonic shaping possibilities.
Who Will Unearth Obsidian?
This instrument is designed for the adventurous sonic explorer:
- Composers: Craft deeply atmospheric scores for film, games, and television, particularly in genres like sci-fi, neo-noir, thriller, and abstract drama.
- Sound Designers: Discover a unique palette of contrasting textures – dense yet hollow, powerful yet restrained – perfect for creating signature soundscapes.
- Electronic Musicians: Add an organic, evolving, and unconventional brass element to your tracks.
- Anyone Seeking Expressive, Non-Traditional Sounds: If you’re looking to move beyond conventional sample libraries and explore instruments that feel truly alive and responsive.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Quality: 24bit / 48kHz high-definition samples
- Size: Approximately 4 GB installed
- Usability: Full MIDI Learn and Automation capabilities
- CRUCIAL REQUIREMENT: Obsidian Brass works seamlessly with Native Instruments Kontakt FULL (version 7.7.3 or later) OR the free Kontakt Player (version 7.7.3 or later). This ensures accessibility for a wide range of users.
Step beyond the familiar. Discover sound that lives, breathes, and transforms with every touch. Obsidian Brass awaits your exploration.
Download Emergence Audio Obsidian Brass for Free Today and Redefine the Sound of Evolving Atmosphere.
