Soundiron has announced the release of a new sample library featuring unique experimental stringed, tuned percussion and ambient/FX sounds.
Fountain Wires combines authentic field-recorded muso-environmental sounds and specialized sound design techniques to deliver a playable and inspiring soundset that brings together the best of both the acoustic and synthetic audio worlds.
During a recent exploration to the California Southland, with it’s sun-baked chrome, glass, plastic and steel landscape and high-octane energy, we happened across a cool piece of ordinary architecture with some very cool sonic potential – a shady fountain sanctuary ringed by tightly strung steel cable fencing, hidden in the midst of Hollywood’s grit. We pulled out our trusty field recording gear and a heavy guitar pick and set to work, sampling a wide range of different wires, each with it’s own tone and character.
The bass-heavy, full-sounding resonance of each cable mixed with the peaceful white noise drone of the fountains surrounding us to produce a rather beautiful and curious result. We then took the raw material back to our studio, pulled it apart and wound it all back together into a unique experimental instrument toolkit.
Available in Kontakt (full version 6.6 or higher), sfz and Decent Sampler formats, Fountain Wires is on sale for the intro price of $9 USD until June 17th, 2025 (regular $19 USD).
More information: Soundiron
