Terraforming, a Splice Pack (Rubicon) – 2025
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Created in collaboration with Holly Waxwing, “Terraforming is a gentle sonic evocation of a planet much like our own. Filled with gentle gestures—airy pads, insectile chirps, the hum and hush of nearby streams—the pack weaves an uplifting tapestry of synths, chimes, bells and flutes that bring to mind the smell of fresh petrichor after heavy rain, or the wet percussive rhythm of a stone being skipped.
“The pack unites Holly’s and Icon’s love of nature with keen ears and ingenuity for textural sound synthesis. Using a combination of Ableton’s Operator, Collision, Wavetable and Serum, Holly and Icon build intricate layers of floral synths, earth-toned percussion and blooming FM resonances. The sounds of Terraforming, as with many Earth species, form highly interdependent, mutualistic associations—a dense, evolving thicket of chirps, pads and ambiences.”
We had so much fun creating this pack, and we’re very excited to share it with the world! ♥
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