FRICTION
raw, visceral viola recordings,
transformed into an evolving
TEXTURAL SAMPLE LIBRARY
raw, visceral viola recordings,
transformed into evolving textures,
focussing on unsettling, fractured
tension of the viola.
THE
SOUNDS
hear a range of sounds
you can create
with the articulations
+ snapshot presets
evolving
+ unsettling
a viola that dares to disturb.
we captured the viola's underrated capacity for harsh, unsettling resonance, recording its most raw and visceral textures.
this instrument builds inescapable tension, a feeling that could also be felt in the air during our recording session.
we recorded session violist hailey walterman in our la studio, focusing on raw, unsettling textures.
we captured the viola's harsh, visceral, and fractured sounds in ways that were demanding but inspiring.
the result is a palette of tension and visceral expression.
whether you're scoring a psychological thriller
or writing more "out there" music, FRICTION
adds a powerful tension to your music.
expressive
+ tense
BEHIND
THE SCENES
over three days in los angeles, we recorded violist hailey walterman.
using multiple microphones, we explored the deepest and visceral viola sounds.
our aim was to sample the raw, abrasive textures and unsettling sound from the instrument, making them into a creative tool that can add psychological tension to your music.
where other libraries focus on melody,
we captured unique, unexpected, and gripping textures, designed to weave a disturbing intensity into your music.
spend time on your music,
not technology.
we believe less is more when it comes to our interfaces,
making them simple and intuitive.
spend less time learning,
more time making music.
over three days in los angeles, we recorded violist hailey walterman.
using multiple microphones, we explored the deepest and visceral viola sounds.
during our intensive sessions with hailey, we also had the chance to capture other unique mood for our instruments DWELL, WHISPERS, and UNRAVEL.
our aim was to sample the raw, abrasive textures and unsettling sound from the instrument, making them into a creative tool that can add psychological tension to your music.
where other libraries focus on melody, we captured unique, unexpected, and gripping textures, designed to weave a disturbing intensity into your music.
SPECS
kontakt version:
full kontakt (not player) 6.8.0 or later
5 sounds included:
• bending
• bent
• disturbance
• harsh trems
• overtones
listen here
10 presets | ~2 GB | 24‑bit / 48 kHz
mac – macOS X 10.13+ (intel i5 or newer)
windows – win 7/8/10 (latest SP), intel i5 or equivalent
recommended: quad‑core CPU & 8 GB RAM
install + download via pulse downloader app
pairs well with...
install + download
via pulse downloader app
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