Welcome to ANALOG DREAMS
Welcome to the Play Series ANALOG DREAMS online manual. Read this user guide and learn how to to create retro-futuristic analog-inspired music in KONTAKT.
As part of the KONTAKT Play Series of instruments, ANALOG DREAMS combines the classic sounds of iconic hardware synthesizers with modern processing and creative effects. The result is a powerful hybrid analog synth inspired by artists such as Giorgio Moroder, Vangelis, and Jon Carpenter and their seminal movie soundtracks like Blade Runner, Tron, Videodrome, and The Terminator. With retro-futuristic sub-genres of electronic music bigger than ever, ANALOG DREAMS is the perfect instrument to achieve this distinctive aesthetic.
ANALOG DREAMS aims to balance intuitive, performance-focused control with nuanced sound design. The macros offer quick and dynamic control over the synth engine, enabling you to effortlessly shape presets and customise your own sounds. For those who wish to go deeper in sound design, you will find powerful sound editing tools and custom effects chains that offer further control and inspiration. ANALOG DREAMS also contains an analog-style sequencer that can produce chords, arpeggios and melodic, rhythmical patterns. Ultimately, these tools aim to empower you in your own sound creation!
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