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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...

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...

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...

We have a new course on writing memorable melodies that we just released.  The goal is to provide a set of tools to help you develop better melody writing habits.  Breaking free from creative ruts can be one of the most challenging aspects of melody writing. If you've ever felt stuck repeating the same musical ideas or struggled to bring freshness to your compositions, we have a new course for you. We're excited to announce: "Basic Melodic Practice," designed to provide you with practical tools and lessons to rejuvenate your melody writing. Reinvigorate Your Melodic Creativity "Basic Melodic Practice" focuses...

Learn how a new way to compose by focusing on motif and themes first, without worrying about chord progressions.  Check out our latest mini-course, The Venus Legacy! This course is centered around a full composition built on cinematic sound, designed to teach you how to use small motifs and thematic ideas to create expansive, compelling pieces of music. With a focus on thematic reuse, you’ll discover how even the simplest motifs can serve as the glue that holds a composition together. We’ll explore advanced harmony techniques like cadence replacements, modulations, and more, all while working with a detailed reduction and...