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Creating Cinematic Moods in Pigments: Sound Design Tutorial

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Creating Cinematic Moods in Pigments: Sound Design Tutorial

Creating Cinematic Moods in Pigments: Step-by-Step Video Tutorial Want to create powerful cinematic atmospheres with just one finger? This in-depth tutorial shows you how to craft evolving "Instant Moods" using Pigments. You'll discover how to transform a single note into a cinematic mood. Watch the Tutorial Follow along with this complete guide to creating instant cinematic moods in Pigments What You'll Learn in This Tutorial Create complex cinematic textures from a single sample Utilize scales/chords in your presets.  Our example uses b6 mood technique for a mysterious atmospheres Transform static sounds into evolving landscapes using granular synthesis Build layered atmospheres...

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Crafting Cinematic Piano Presets with Pigments: Soft Cinema Keys

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Crafting Cinematic Piano Presets with Pigments: Soft Cinema Keys

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Soft Cinema Keys for Arturia Pigments Today, we're happy to share some details on our latest release, Soft Cinema Keys.  As sound designers and composers ourselves, we're always looking to fill gaps in our own creative toolkit, and this collection represents a unique space in the world of cinematic sound design. A Natural Evolution Our journey with Arturia Pigments sound design has led us through various sonic territories. From the darker textures of "Dark Film Scores" to the evolving atmospheres in "Dynamic Film Score Moods," each collection serves a specific purpose in the composer's...

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Phantom Frequencies: Expanding Your Pigments Film Score Sound Palette

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Phantom Frequencies: Expanding Your Pigments Film Score Sound Palette

Creating the perfect atmosphere for horror and suspense scores just got easier. Today, we're thrilled to announce Phantom Frequencies, our latest free expansion for the Dark Film Scores sound bank for Arturia Pigments.  We wanted to release something fun for Pigments right before Halloween.   A New Dimension in Film Score Sound Design When we first released Dark Film Scores, our goal was to provide composers with a versatile collection of cinematic sounds for Arturia Pigments. The incredible response from our community inspired us to dive deeper into the darker corners of sound design. Phantom Frequencies is the result of...

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Dark Film Scores 1.1 FREE Update – 64 New Pigments Presets

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Dark Film Scores 1.1 FREE Update – 64 New Pigments Presets

We’re excited to announce a major update to our Dark Film Scores sound bank for Arturia Pigments. We’ve revisited the original Dark Film Scores theme and added 64 brand-new presets, bringing the total to an impressive 142 Pigments presets. And the best part? This update is completely free for all Dark Film Scores owners.The Dark Film Scores 1.1 update is more than just an extension of the original sound bank—it’s an evolution. These new presets are designed to immerse you even deeper into the world of cinematic soundscapes, enhancing your compositions with new dark textures and tonal possibilities. Here’s what...

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Announcing Instant Moods Vol. 2 - Elevate Your Soundtracks with New Pigments Cinematic Presets

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Announcing Instant Moods Vol. 2 - Elevate Your Soundtracks with New Pigments Cinematic Presets

We’re thrilled to announce the release of Instant Moods Vol. 2 for Arturia Pigments! This new sound bank is packed with Pigments cinematic presets designed to enhance your film scoring projects and spark your creativity. If you’ve been searching for the perfect Pigments film presets to elevate your compositions, look no further—Volume 2 delivers the atmospheric depth and evolving textures you need. Check out our intro video here: Evolving Cinematic Atmospheres and Expansive Soundscapes Instant Moods Vol. 2 is all about creating cinematic atmospheres, perfect for those looking to craft long, drawn-out crescendos or evolve their soundscapes over time. These...

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