Review: Omen – Ritual Voices and War Chants by Silence+Other Sounds

The enigmatic Silence + Other Sounds are back with their latest instrument, the ever-vocal Omen. Comprising of various vocal beds, rhythms, shouts and percussion, Omen is not only a truly unique library, but it is also captivating. With a wide range of vocal content, Omen is as much cinematic as it is innovative and there isn’t anything quite like it. Omen will provide your compositions with unique character, brushes of darkness and many ethereal moments.

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Review: Omen – Ritual Voices and War Chants by Silence+Other Sounds

Silence+Other Sounds have built up a reputation for creating unique instruments, chock full of great sound design. Omen does not disappoint and there is a range of different sounds and timbres. This time, the sounds come in the guise of various vocal performances, vocal beds, chants and percussion. While the core of the instrument sounds incredible, the trademark S+OS disturbing sound design is ever present and it adds a new dimension to the library. While this library is rather niche, the amount of fun I have had working with this and putting the review together is worth the admission price alone. I can see this being used in modern cinematic scores and movies with a very specific story line. As a sound design instrument there is nothing quite like it. Omen is a sonic palette that all composers should have. You never know when you will need some traditional, albeit rather disturbing vocals in your next blockbuster production!

Omen – Ritual Voices and War Chants normally sells for $79 from Silence+Other Sounds

Facts

Omen Downloads at 5.89GB
Features six expert folk vocalists from all over the world
8 Kontakt instruments ranging from pads and phrase builders to rhythms and whispers
Both standard and MPE instruments
Requires full version of Kontakt 5.8 or above

Omen – Ritual Voices and War Chants normally sells for $79 from Silence+Other Sounds

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Contributor Pete Checkley reviews Omen – Ritual Voices and War Chants by Silence+Other Sounds
“The enigmatic Silence + Other Sounds are back with their latest instrument, the ever-vocal Omen. Comprising of various vocal beds, rhythms, shouts and percussion, Omen is not only a truly unique library, it is captivating. With a wide range of vocal content, Omen is as much cinematic as it is innovative and there isn’t anything quite like it. Omen will provide your compositions with unique character, brushes of darkness and many ethereal moments.”