raw, visceral viola recordings, transformed into an expressively unsettling textural sample library

HARSH + UNSETTLING

a viola that dares to disturb. we captured the viola's underrated potential for harsh, unsettling resonances, recording raw and visceral textures.

this instrument builds inescapable tension, a feeling that could also be felt in the air during our recording session.

EXPRESSIVE + TENSE

we recorded session violist hailey walterman in los angeles, focusing on raw and tense 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.

WHERE

over three days in los angeles, we recorded violist hailey walterman.

using multiple microphones, we explored the deepest and visceral viola sounds.

WHY

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.

SOUNDS + PRESETS

• bending
• bent
• disturbance
• harsh trems
• overtones

10 presets

TECHNICAL

full kontakt (not player) 6.8.0 or later
~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

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