Expansion for Continuo 2
Dark Energy
Dark, Wide, Distorted, Crushed
The first expansion for the texture designer — dark soundscapes and polyrhythmic pulses, for hybrid scores.
61Presets
5New instruments
29Trailer pulses
48kHz
+And more
Dark●Wide●Distorted●Crushed●Polyrhythmic Pulses●Cinematic Pads●Drones●Trailer Pulses●Modular Resampling●Analog Mastering●& more
Expansion onlyRequires Continuo 224-bit / 48 kHz
Dark Energy is the first expansion for Continuo 2, focusing on dark, wide, distorted and crushed soundscapes and polyrhythmic pulses.
Inspired by films such as the Oscar-winning soundtrack to The Revenant, and games such as Far Cry — a tool for any modern composer building unique hybrid scores or electronic music.
At a Glance
- 61 presets 27 pads and drones, 29 trailer pulses, 5 elements
- 5 new instruments heavily processed, resampled through modular synths
- Four contributors film composers and sound designers by name
- Analog mastering at 24-bit / 48 kHz, for a rich detailed sound
- Expansion only it works with Continuo 2 and nothing else
- Kontakt 5.8.1+ the same host floor as Continuo 2
Content & Detail
01Read This Firstwhich one to buy▾
It is an expansionDark Energy works ONLY with Continuo 2
If you own Continuo 2Buy this expansion to upgrade to Continuo 2 Pro
If you do not own itDo NOT buy this expansion — get it inside the bundle as Continuo 2 Pro instead What Pro containsContinuo 2 and the Dark Energy expansion in one package
02What Is Inside61 presets▾
The presets27 cinematic pads and drones, 29 trailer pulses and 5 elements — 61 in all
Who made themSound designers and film composers around the world: Alessandro Mastroianni, Dani Karanyi, Fred Nongat and Matthew Errington
Re-sampled with modular5 new heavily sound designed instruments, recorded and manipulated via modular synths
Analog masteringResampled and mastered with analog gear at 24-bit / 48 kHz for a rich, extremely detailed sound
03Where It Fitsthe references▾
FilmsInspired by soundtracks such as the Oscar-winning The Revenant
GamesAnd games such as Far Cry
For whomAny modern composer creating unique, hybrid scores or electronic music with exceptional quality instruments
What it addsIt extends the sonic possibilities of Continuo 2 with 5 new sampled instruments 04Requirementsbefore you buy▾
NeedsContinuo 2 — this is an expansion, not a standalone instrument
HostCompatible with Kontakt 5.8.1 or later
QualityRecorded with analog gear at 24-bit / 48 kHz
An expansion that only darkens is not a smaller library, it is a mood you can switch on. The instruments are the same size; what changed is what they are willing to do.
