Checking Out: Obsidian Brass by Emergence Audio
What Happens When a French Horn Enters Another Dimension? Emergence Audio Transforms Orchestral Brass Royalty Into a Cinematic Dream Machine
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Checking Out: Obsidian Brass by Emergence Audio
Emergence Audio continues to carve out a unique niche in the world of cinematic sound design with their latest release, Obsidian Brass. Built around the company’s renowned Infinite Motion Engine, this 3.99 GB French horn library delivers a powerful and inspiring toolkit that transforms traditional brass into ambient, emotive, and deeply textural soundscapes.
At its core, Obsidian Brass reimagines the French horn—not as a solo or orchestral brass instrument, but as a source of evolving pads, drones, pulses, and experimental textures. The result is a sonic palette that ranges from hauntingly organic to ethereally synthetic ever evolving soundscapes. Whether you’re scoring for film, creating ambient tracks, or designing avant-garde sound environments, this instrument provides instant depth and motion with minimal effort.
The library is divided into several useful categories: Multis, Infinite Pads, Infinite Drones, Experiments, Correlated, Alternates, Pulses, and Swells. Starting with the Multis is a great way to get a feel for the expansive sound this library offers, layering rich atmospheres and dynamic motion that span the full cinematic spectrum.
The Infinite Pads and Drones shine thanks to Emergence Audio’s Infinite Motion Engine. These sounds breathe with non-static sampling, ensuring no two notes or chords feel exactly the same. The evolving, morphing nature of the engine means your textures never stagnate—ideal for slow builds or ambient beds.
A standout surprise is the Experiments category. This section pushes the boundaries of French horn timbre, blending it with processed textures that blur the line between acoustic and digital, often sounding more like hybrid synths than traditional brass. Pulses also offer unexpected rhythmic elements, creating movement and tension without needing additional percussion layers.
The included Effects Page and Sync Functionality provide deeper control, and Obsidian Brass runs flawlessly in the free Kontakt Player. It’s also fully NKS compatible, making it an easy addition to any workflow.
At a intro price $79, Obsidian Brass delivers exceptional value. It’s another winner from Emergence Audio, offering a fresh take on brass. Where I might normally reach for a synth to generate ambience, textures or atmospheres, I’ll now be thinking twice—because this library oozes cinematic expression and organic movement right out of the box. At times lush and beautiful, other times mysterious or boldly digital, Obsidian Brass is an ambient brass tool unlike any other.
Obsidian Brass normally sells for $119 from Emergence Audio
At the time of posting the library is on a special introductory price of $79 from Emergence Audio
Facts
Downloads as 3.99 GB
French Horn Samples Set
Non-Static Sampling
Main Obsidian Brass NKI
Categories: Multis, Infinite Pads, Infinite Drones, Experiments, Correlated, Alternates, Pulses, Swells
Infinite Motion Engine
Sync Functionality
Effects Page
Runs in Free Kontakt Player
NKS Compatible
Obsidian Brass normally sells for $119 from Emergence Audio
At the time of posting the library is on a special introductory price of $79 from Emergence Audio
Demos of Obsidian Brass
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