Kymera

Dark Sound Effects Reinvented

Kymera is the first entry in our new series of instruments based on the principles of Musique concrète developed by the French composer Pierre Schaeffer in the 1940s, and now taken into the future. Inside, you'll find a vast collection of idiosyncratic sounds recorded in extreme ultrasonic quality, allowing you to pitch and manipulate the original recordings beyond recognition without losing their clarity and definition. As described in the tape experiments carried out by Schaeffer and his contemporaries in the mid-20th century, Kymera lets you burn away all relations between the sampled material and its sonic origin, creating entirely new sound objects from the ashes.

Inspired by classic horror sound effects, this instrument is not for the faint-hearted. It spans the screaming tones of dry ice on metal, mournful rotating drones, bloodcurdling screams, the voice of our studio mascot Penny the French bulldog, and countless others; these sounds are a testament to our love for everything dark.

Within the collection of 60 presets we designed to kickstart your journey into this dark new world, you'll find sound effects including dynamic monster vocalisations, ambiences and foley; as well as tonal elements such as rhythmic sequences, drones and pads made from surprising and unlikely sources.

Whether you're a sound designer looking for the creature sounds of the future, an experimental musician who wants to add organic depth to your productions, or a film/video game composer in need of instant inspiration, there's something waiting for you in Kymera.