Sonuscore have announced the release of a new virtual instrument designed specifically for contemporary hybrid scoring tasks. Drawing inspiration from iconic scores such as Tenet, Blade Runner 2049, The Social Network and Stranger Things, THE PULSE is described as an intuitive, dynamic platform that bridges cinematic orchestration with cutting-edge electronic music.
Sonuscore say that they developed the instrument with the aim of meeting the intense pressures faced by today’s composers, blending speed, flexibility and in-depth control into a single, easy-to-use tool. It features an innovative 10-slot engine that allows users to effortlessly build complex, evolving arrangements in real time, and comes loaded with a collection of over 100 core sounds that cover everything from orchestral samples to modern-sounding drums and synth textures.
Key Features
- Dynamic Ensemble Engine: Generate evolving, pulse-driven compositions in real time.
- Instant Inspiration: 80+ fully customisable sessions to kickstart your creativity.
- Modern Sound Palette: 100+ expertly crafted basses, drums, leads and orchestral textures.
- Full Creative Control: Modify beats, melodies and effects down to the finest detail.
- Seamless DAW Integration: Export MIDI and shape your music with ultimate flexibility.
“THE PULSE is versatile, powerful and streamlined. It’s amazing how quickly you can tweak, transform, and build evolving synth-based cinematic arrangements on the fly. It truly is the beating heart engine of composition.” - Stephen Gallagher, Emmy-winning Composer (The Hobbit, District 9)
“THE PULSE instantly sparks innovative ideas, pushing sonic boundaries effortlessly. It's utterly astounding — this is exactly what modern producers and songwriters have been waiting for.” - Pete Boxsta Martin, Producer (James Arthur, Jessie J)
Compatibility
THE PULSE runs in Native Instruments’ Kontakt Player, and requires version 7.10.7 or higher, which is supported on PCs running Windows 10 and above, and Macs running macOS 12 or later. VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available, along with a standalone application.
Pricing & Availability
THE PULSE is available now, and is being offered at an introductory price of €229 until 3 April 2025, when it will increase to its full cost of €299.
