Swarms

A symphony of unique textures

Experience the shimmering cascades of nine harps, the resonant warmth of a marimba orchestra, and the delicate intricacy of 18 mandolins, charangos and ukeleles. Spitfire Swarms creates choirs from rarely grouped instruments, arranged around AIR Studios Lyndhurst Hall to create haunting tremolos, epic glissandi, intricate rhythmic patterns and soaring melodic lines.

Previously only available as individual libraries in the full version of Kontakt, the ethereal textures of Harp Swarm, the percussive choir of Marimba Swarm and the chaotic interweaving beauty of Mandolin Swarm are now available as a single consolidated library in the free-to-download Kontakt Player.

The Swarms concept takes inspiration from Pointillism in neo-impressionist fine art – using discrete tiny dots of pure colour which become blended in the eye of the viewer to create a fuller range of tones. This technique, developed by Georges Seurat in 1886, is mirrored here, as discrete short notes coalesce in the ear of the listener to give the impression of longer continuous tones, unlocking gorgeous textures for cinematic sound design.

The Ambience of AIR

Recorded by Jake Jackson in the iconic Lyndhurst Hall at AIR Studios, Spitfire Swarms captures the natural ambience and rich detail of these unique ensembles. With close, tree, ambient, and outrigger microphone positions, you have complete control over the sonic perspective.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Collection
  • Access all the sounds from Harp Swarm, Marimba Swarm, and Mandolin Swarm in a single, unified Kontakt Player library.
• New Intuitive UI
  • Navigate and control your sound with a redesigned, user-friendly interface.
• Large Instrument Ensembles
  • Experience the unique sonic depth of 9 harps, 9 marimbas and 18 mandolins, charangos and ukeleles playing in unison.
• Articulations
  • Explore a vast range of articulations, including tremolos, rolls, hits, plucks, glissandi, and more.
• Dynamic and Speed Control
  • Shape your sound with dynamic control and speed manipulation for tremolos and long notes.
• Multiple Microphone Positions
  • Blend close, tree, ambient, and outrigger microphones for precise sonic control.
• Recorded to Tape
  • Captures the warmth and character of classic tape recording.
• AIR Studios Sound
  • Recorded in the world-renowned Lyndhurst Hall at AIR Studios.

Epic Soundscapes and Intimate Details.

Whether you're crafting cinematic soundscapes, intricate rhythmic patterns, or delicate melodic lines, Spitfire Swarms provides a unique character that adds textured, humanised chaos and a natural chorus:

• Create chaotic human awe - Perfect for adding depth and texture to orchestral arrangements.
• Inspire with unique textures - Ideal for composers and producers seeking fresh and original sounds.
• Craft cinematic soundscapes - Elevate your film, TV, and game scores with the power of Swarms.
• Explore new sonic possibilities - Dive into a world of unique textures and inspiring sonic combinations.

What's included:

• Harp Swarm - Nine harps playing a range of articulations, including slow and fast tremolos, plucks (long, short, and harmonics), and an extensive selection of glissandi.
• Marimba Swarm - Nine marimbas performing tremolos, rolls, and hits with various sticks and techniques.
• Mandolin Swarm - A blend of mandolins, charangos, and ukuleles playing long tremolos, short plucks, and measured tremolos.

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