Welcome to SCHEMA: DARK

For some stories, only the darkest sounds will suffice. Pairing the all-new SCHEMA Engine with a far-reaching array of the deepest, heaviest, and most twisted sound design imaginable, SCHEMA: DARK propels your sonic narrative to unfathomed depths. Create dark, driving patterns and pulses with a unique, new sequencing engine. From curated field recordings to modular synth sequences and expertly captured orchestral recordings from the renowned Sofia Session Studio, SCHEMA: DARK’s unique layers are united only by a pitch-dark tonality and your project’s tempo.

This manual shows you how to install and setup SCHEMA: DARK, introduces key concepts and controls, and describes all features in detail, starting with the overview.

Thanks for choosing SCHEMA: DARK, we hope you enjoy it!

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