Big Fish Audio - Nordic Spheres - Fusing musical instruments and sound effects
Skip to content
 

$50 Off! New First Call Horns Instrument Released! Buy Now

$50 Off! New First Call Horns
Instrument Released! Buy Now

Sonuscore

Nordic Spheres

Fusing musical instruments and sound effects
Nordic Spheres - Fusing musical instruments and sound effects
Instrument Type:
Sound Design
$199.00
$199.00
INCLUDED FORMATS:
Plug-in, Kontakt 6, Kontakt Player 6
  Please make a selection above
QUICK DETAILS:
  • Sounds
  • Sound FX

 

From the frozen reaches of the North, icy spirits reach out across the eternal expanse to seize the listener in their song. NORDIC SPHERES captures the frosty tone of the ancients, a transportive granular instrument that creates rough, pulsating atmospheres echoing through time and desolation.

- NORDIC SPHERES features an unpolished, ambient sound perfect for creating ambiences as palpable as a thick fog
- NORDIC SPHERES blends layers of musical spheres and sound effects together with easy but complex arpeggiators
- With NORDIC SPHERES, freeze forlorn, mysterious scores in the tracks of modern cinematic music
- NORDIC SPHERES seizes the essence of the beautiful Icelandic nature: from the ice fields of Vatnajökull to the fiery horrors of Fagradalsfjall

MUSICAL SOUNDSCAPES OF ICE AND SNOW
NORDIC SPHERES is a Kontakt instrument that creates vast, frozen soundscapes and musical spheres using a combination of rich, sound effects content, granular synthesis, and percussive sounds. We worked with Mats Lundgren and Amina Hocine from Sweden-based Pole Position to create a treasure trove of rich tonal and non-tonal audio from a wealth of creative sources. Mats’ recordings combined with our layering and arpeggiator possibilities have created a truly inspirational instrument.

The sonic sibling of TIME TEXTURES and CHROMA, it is perfect for composers and producers who want to experiment with both sound design and music.

THE BLISS OF NUMBNESS
NORDIC SPHERES was created from a variety of mangled atypical tonal and non-tonal sounds and effects, mixed together like crashing glaciers. There are four layers from which to build an intricate texture, each with its own ADSR, arpeggiator, and FX options that include EQ, saturation, chorus, and tremolo.

SLIDING WITH THE GRAIN
NORDIC SPHERES was designed with great glacial movements in mind. Our Grain Engine was the natural choice to achieve this, so that, like snowflakes, no two sounds are ever the same. Meanwhile, our advanced arpeggiator engine allows for complex weaves to float through the sonic spectrum, while the modulation knob controls any number of motion FX.

SIMPLICITY IN COMPLEXITY
Empower Your Chill: Effortless Soundscapes with an Intuitive UI

ECHOES OF AN ETERNAL EXPANSE
The secret behind the crystalline and haunting tones of NORDIC SPHERES lies in the expressive capabilities of the four layers and how the effects are tied to the modwheel.

GRAIN ENGINE
The two upper layers feature the Grain Engines – the real icing on the instrument. Adjust the density for thickness, the starting position for something harder to grasp, and change the timing to smear or shatter the sound like falling icycles. Further advanced controls include an ADSR and arpeggiator, with the FX able to be tied to the modwheel.
LAYERS

NORDIC SPHERES is like the tundra, with layers of frost and ice. Unlike the permafrost, however, it’s easy to build upon them. For the two Grain Engines, choose from Tonal, Tonal Effects, Non-Tonal Effects, and Looping sounds and from the two traditional sample engines: Hits, Particles, and Sustains. Each layer has access to an arpeggiator and FX.
ARPEGGIATORS

Just as in our other instruments, you can always expect powerful arpeggiators backing the sound of SONUSCORE products. Each layer has access to its own arpeggiator or LFO, allowing you to create intricate patterns that freeze the senses and immediately inspire new musical ideas.

FROM ICY TONES TO VOLCANIC RAGE
With our Motion options in each FX grid, tie the FX to the modwheel, allowing you to drastically change the timbre, from icey detachment to burning rage. Use the presets to discover the kinds of changes that you can scrape out, and guide your sounds to whole new spectrums by the interplay of grain, particle, and pad.

SOUNDS CRAFTED BY MATS LUNDGREN AND AMINA HOCINE OF POLE POSITION
As a composer and sound designer for Pole Position, Mats Lundgren has over 20 years of experience in audio creation. His love for experimental percussion shines through in his scores for Just Cause 2, Mad Max, Generation Zero, The Hunger: Call of the Wild, and more, as well as in his work for NORDIC SPHERES.

Amina Hocine is a trained classical pianist who early on began experimenting with the interplay of music and technology, so it was only natural that she became a master at synthesizers. At Pole Position, she works as a sound designer working on recording instruments and sounds and making them more interesting while also studying at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm.

Pole Position is a Sweden-based audio post production company that’s been working for more than 35 years on music production, field recording, and sound design.
Product Details:

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS


- Works with the FREE KONTAKT PLAYER
- KONTAKT Version 6.7.1 or higher
- macOS 10.14 or higher
- Windows 10 or higher
- 8GB RAM (more recommended)
- At least 8.5 GB of free hard disk space. SSD hard disk recommended.
- Be advised that some presets of NORDIC SPHERES need a fast CPU to run smoothly and require an Intel i7 processor or higher.

KEY FEATURES
- Unpolished, ambient sound fusing musical instruments and sound effects
- Truly inspirational instrument, powered by Sonuscore’s highly-acclaimed engine
- 4 independent sound layers to shape incredible soundscapes and melodies
- More than 200 carefully crafted presets
- Sound effects content & granular synthesis
- Full mod wheel support of its unique core engine
- Powerful motion engine to drastically change the timbre


Download Sizes


Version Compressed Download Size
 
Kontakt Player 6/Kontakt 6/Plug-in Download includes
  Product Registration:  Website

*When ordering the download product from Big Fish Audio you will be given one or more links for each of your product purchases. The links will be active for 24 hours. During this time you should download the file and expand it. You can return to your Big Fish Audio account at any time and download your products. You will find your products in the "My Products" area of your account page.



License Agreement


The Following End User License Agreement is included with Nordic Spheres. This License is only valid for the individual who has purchased an unopened, new and lawfully made copy of Nordic Spheres from a dealer or distributor authorized by Big Fish Audio.

"This SONUSCORE End-User License Agreement (or “EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and SONUSCORE, label of Dynamedion GbR, a partnership company based in Germany (“SONUSCORE”), for the SONUSCORE Audio Content you have licensed which includes the following: (i) virtual sampler instruments, (ii) source sound files and (iii) any printed, “online” or electronic documentation (altogether: “CONTENT”). By licensing, copying or otherwise using the CONTENT, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, do not use the CONTENT. Copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties protect the CONTENT. The rights granted herein are non-transferable and have to be validated by proof of purchase. All rights not expressly granted to you hereunder are reserved by SONUSCORE. GRANT OF LICENSE: In consideration of the license fee you paid, SONUSCORE grants a “MEDIA LICENSE” to you and your assigns (subject to the transfer limitations herein). The MEDIA LICENSE for this product is granted only to a single user. If you want to purchase a multiuser license, please contact us directly. All CONTENT in this product is licensed, but not sold, to you by SONUSCORE. for commercial and non-commercial use in music, sound-effect, audio/video post-production, performance, broadcast or similar finished content-creation and production use. The MEDIA LICENSE includes the non-exclusive right to combine the CONTENT you’ve purchased for commercial recordings without paying any additional license fees or providing source attribution to SONUSCORE. The MEDIA LICENSE includes: 1. Mechanical rights The right to re-record, duplicate and release the CONTENT as part of your product/production in whatever medium you choose (i.e. video tape, film, CD ROM, DVD, digital formats). This does not include the right to resell the CONTENT as a standalone product in whole or in parts. 2. Synchronization rights The right to use the CONTENT as a soundtrack “synced” with visual images, or sounds as part of your product/production. 3. Public Performance Broadcast rights The right to use the CONTENT as part of the public viewing or broadcast of your product/production, including but not limited to videos, DVDs, web sites, podcasts, multimedia presentations, films, television, and radio. The MEDIA LICENSE is granted worldwide and unlimited in time. LIMITATIONS: This license expressly forbids any unauthorized inclusion of the CONTENT in any library (e.g. sample instrument, sound effects library, etc.) online or offline without our express written consent. The MEDIA LICENSE also forbids any re-distribution method of the CONTENT, through any means, including but not limited to, re-selling, trading, sharing, resampling, mixing, processing, isolating, or embedding into software or hardware of any kind, for the purpose of re-recording or reproduction as part of any free or commercial library of musical and/or sound effect samples and/or articulations, or any form of musical sample or sound effect sample playback system or device. REPRESENTATION: SONUSCORE owns and controls the rights represented herein with respect to the CONTENT that are subject to this Agreement. SONUSCORE has and will hold throughout the Territory and during the Term the above listed rights to exploit the CONTENT as set forth herein. SONUSCORE shall indemnify and hold you harmless from any and all claims, liabilities and costs, losses, damages or expenses (excluding attorney’s fees) arising out of any breach of these representations. LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES SONUSCORE is not liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use any SONUSCORE product, even if SONUSCORE has been advised of the possibility of such damages. SONUSCORE will not be responsible if the CONTENT does not fit your particular purpose. The CONTENT is licensed ‘as is’ without warranties of any kind. Any similarity to any other CONTENT is purely unintentional. SONUSCORE cannot be held responsible for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss arising from the use of any sound samples and software licensed from this site in whatever form, or consequential loss arising from a delayed or lost shipment. SONUSCORE does not accept returns unless you have a defective product. Defective products will be exchanged for the same product for a period of 90 days. No refunds will be given for downloaded CONTENT. PAYMENT & SHIPPING PROCESS After payment has been received you will automatically get an email with download links to the products purchased. If you purchase a boxed product it will be sent to you within 14 days after payment. If you choose the credit card payment option, your card will be debited immediately after the order has been fully placed. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS AGREE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY IMPORT DUTIES OR TAXES. THESE ARE NOT INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING CHARGES. REFUNDS Downloaded products can’t be returned, so we can’t provide refunds. We may choose do so at our own discretion,but please be aware that as soon as you’ve downloaded it, you can’t return it. VIOLATION This product uses two forms of non-destructive copy protection: user specific water marking combined with an online detection system, monitoring over 400 TV channels and 75 million website worldwide. Users who try to get past the copy protection or otherwise violate the terms of this licensing agreement are subject to criminal and civil penalties and liable for monetary damages. Please respect our work and do not copy it. The more support we get from you, the more and the better products we will be able to release in the future."


Back to top
history
clear list
opener
close