Spitfire Audio has announced the release of an extraordinary new sample library capturing the signature sounds of one of the most celebrated scoring duos in modern horror. Known for their chilling and emotionally resonant work on The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, and Doctor Sleep, The Newton Brothers invite music creators into their sonic world of tension, dread, and haunted beauty.
Tenebra is a deeply curated collection of 100 individually recorded sounds, ranging from haunting bells and ominous drones to imaginative orchestral mutations and modular synth textures, all crafted in The Newton Brothers’ studio using both vintage and modern gear. This release gives composers unprecedented access to the same soundscapes that have kept millions of viewers on the edge of their seats.
Powered by Spitfire Audio’s acclaimed SOLAR engine, Tenebra offers dynamic sound manipulation through an intuitive gate sequencer. Users can blend and morph sounds in real-time to create entirely new hybrid atmospheres. Whether you’re scoring a ghost story, a psychological thriller, or a gothic epic, Tenebra offers a cinematic palette as emotional as it is eerie.
The Newton Brother, Andy Grush and Taylor Stewart, are renowned for their fearless experimentation and for bridging the realms of horror and humanity.
“It’s one thing to create moments of pure darkness,” they explain. “But the real art is in finding that hope, that fragile thread of light that can break through.”
Joining Spitfire Audio’s roster of collaborations with legendary figures such as Hans Zimmer and the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Tenebra continues a proud tradition of pushing sonic boundaries and redefining what sample libraries can be.
Tenebra features
- Authentic Newton Brothers Sound: Direct access to the personal sound library of The Newton Brothers, renowned for their impactful horror and thriller scores. A curated collection of over 100 unique and signature sounds from their acclaimed scores.
- Diverse sonic palette: morphed choirs, bells, waterphones, guitars, modular synths, and other uniquely processed elements.
- SOLAR Engine: Powered by the SOLAR engine for intuitive use and creative manipulation.
- Unique Instruments: An insane modular rig, unique instruments performed in innovative ways, Out-of-the-box ready for instant inspiration with potential for “endless creativity”.
- Production Quality: Features sounds extensively used in critically acclaimed and commercially successful films and television series.
- Specialised Horror/Thriller Toolkit: Fills a specific niche by providing a dedicated instrument for composers aiming to create cutting-edge suspenseful and terrifying soundscapes.
- Unique Sonic Identity: Offers a distinct collection beyond traditional orchestral or synth libraries, focusing on bespoke sound design elements.
Tenebra by The Newton Brothers is priced £149 GBP / $199 USD / €179 EUR. An introductory price of £119 GBP / $159 USD / €143 EUR is available until July 24th, 2025.
More information: Spitfire Audio
