Included in this bundle: ICONIC, Forbidden Planet, LO-FI and String Machine

THE ULTIMATE POP MACHINE
Unveil the magic behind the world's most beloved songs with our brand new synth collection – ICONIC. Programmed by the synth mastermind behind Michael Jackson's Thriller, ICONIC celebrates the synths and keys that shaped the soundtracks of our lives. Sampling rare synthesizers like the ARP 2600, Minimoog Model D, Oberheim OB-X, Sequential Prophet 5, Yamaha CS-80 and the Synclavier II, we have skillfully recreated some of the most iconic sounds in music history and turned them into playable instruments, supercharged with incredible new features that will allow you to transform these historic sounds into modern masterpieces.

Classic Synth Design Modernized For A New Era

ICONIC’s user interface centers around an XY Pad with 4 selectable Macro Effects that modulate multiple parameters simultaneously. Blending a vintage knob-per-function design, with sleek modern styling, all of ICONIC’s controls are easily accessible in a single page. Shape these ICONIC synth sounds from the dual filters that can be modulated, an advanced 16-step arpeggiator, multi-mode portamento (glide), and a bevy of effects to widen, pulse, distort, delay, and spatialize the final sound.

Classic Sounds Reimagined For The Future

While ICONIC features synths and sounds used in classic songs that have sold hundreds of millions of copies, it's not stuck in any time period. After recording these rare synthesizers in EastWest Studio 1, the producers also sent the sounds to analog tape machines (include a tube Studer J37) and pushed them to levels to create tape saturation and harmonic distortion for an alternative modern sound. The instruments were also re-amped into EastWest Studio 2, using multiple mic positions so the studio sound could be added to the direct sounds, a technique that was often used by Thriller recording and mixing engineer Bruce Swedien.

ICONIC’s Synth Lineup
Includes 138 GB of rare and vintage synths and keys, many stacked to recreate sounds used in the greatest hits of all time, as well as hundreds of presets. These include the following:

The Arp 2600
A Synthesizer Icon

One of the most iconic and influential synthesizers in the history of electronic music, the ARP 2600 was introduced by ARP Instruments, Inc. in 1971, and has been used by countless musicians and sound designers to create some of the most memorable sounds in music history.

The Synclavier II
A Groundbreaking Digital Synthesizer

One of the most iconic and revolutionary instruments in the history of digital music synthesis, the Synclavier II was developed by New England Digital Corporation and released in 1979. It set new standards in sound quality, versatility, and technological innovation, making it a favorite among top-tier musicians, producers, and composers.

Roland Jupiter-8
A Synthesizer Legend

Released in 1981, the Roland Jupiter-8 is one of the most iconic and revered synthesizers in the history of electronic music. Known for its lush, warm sound and powerful performance capabilities, the Jupiter-8 has been used by countless artists and producers to create some of the most memorable music of the 1980s and beyond.

Sequential Prophet-5
A Synthesizer Revolution

Introduced in 1978 by Sequential Circuits, the Sequential Prophet-5 is one of the most influential and iconic synthesizers ever created. It was the first fully programmable polyphonic synthesizer, allowing musicians to store and recall patches at the touch of a button. This innovation, combined with its rich analog sound, made the Prophet-5 a favorite among musicians and producers.

Yamaha CS-80
The Synthesizer Titan

One of the most legendary and sought-after synthesizers in the history of electronic music, the CS-80 was released by Yamaha in 1977. It is known for its expressive capabilities, rich analog sound, and complex architecture, making it a favorite among musicians and composers, especially in film scoring.

Minimoog Model D
The Synthesizer Pioneer

One of the most iconic and influential synthesizers in the history of music, the Minimoog Model D, released by Moog Music in 1970, was Designed by Bob Moog and his team. It was the first synthesizer to offer the power of modular synthesis in a compact, portable form, making it accessible to a wide range of musicians.

Oberheim OB-X
A Polyphonic Synthesizer Icon

A polyphonic analog synthesizer known for its rich sound, powerful capabilities, and significant influence on the music of the late 20th century, the Oberheim OB-X was developed by Tom Oberheim and released in 1979. It is the first of Oberheim's OB series and has become a revered instrument among musicians and producers.

Fender Rhodes
The Iconic Electric Piano

Commonly referred to simply as the Rhodes, the Fender Rhodes is one of the most iconic electric pianos in the history of music. Developed by Harold Rhodes and later produced by Fender, the Rhodes has been a staple in various music genres including jazz, rock, funk, and pop, thanks to its distinctive sound and expressive capabilities.

Over 500 Presets Made For Pop, Hip Hop and Edm
The base ICONIC release includes all of these synth instruments plus hundreds of presets inspired by some of the biggest hits in music history. If you buy ICONIC in the first month of release, you will also get the BEYOND ICONIC expansion pack, which includes hundreds of presets geared towards contemporary pop, hip hop and EDM. Both ICONIC and the BEYOND ICONIC expansion pack are available for purchase and immediately available for all ComposerCloud+ subscribers.

Producers Note
ICONIC is not associated with any artist, band or production team. No samples from existing works are featured in this product, rather it features recreations of sounds using the same or similar synths and programming as the original inspirations.

WHAT WILL YOU CREATE?
ICONIC brings the magic of the world’s most beloved songs right to your fingertips. Created by synth mastermind Anthony Marinelli, the programming wizard behind Michael Jackson’s Thriller, ICONIC allows you to enjoy these classic sounds in their purest form, or twist and turn them into modern masterpieces with unparalleled new controls. Add in the BEYOND ICONIC expansion pack and you'll be able to take on any genre from any decade.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• An all-in-one resource for every keyboard and synth sound imaginable, featuring 524 instruments made for pop, hip hop, EDM, and more.
• Legendary lineup of the most beloved and revolutionary keyboards and synthesizers of all time, sampled meticulously, and totalling a massive 138 GB of samples.
• Features original recreations of the most iconic keyboard and synthesizer sounds in the history of music, created by Michael Jackson’s Thriller synth programmer Anthony Marinelli, with additional programming from Ryan Thomas and Marco Iodice, perfectly recreated by the production team.
• Modern tape saturation drips from these instruments by pushing analog tape machines (including the tube Studer J37) to their limits to produce rich harmonic distortion.
• Reamping techniques add stereo space to the keyboards and synths using multiple mic positions recorded in EastWest Studio 2. This technique was often used by Thriller recording and mixing engineer Bruce Swedien.
• Cutting-edge effects in Iconic transform these legendary synths into contemporary masterpieces. Filter, drive, modulate, and use the MacroFX Pad to manipulate multiple parameters simultaneously for ultimate creative control.

FORBIDDEN PLANET features over 600 expertly crafted morphing synths across categories such as Arpeggiator, Bass, Drones, FX, Leads, Pads, and Poly Synth. Freely morph between electronic layers, acoustic instruments, and futuristic sounds - perfect for soundtracks, EDM, hip hop and more. Featuring a brand-new suite of post-processing and mixing tools, insane filter modulation, and an extensive rack of effects, you now have the ability to break away from everything that has come before with new controls, powered by the critically-acclaimed OPUS engine, that offer unprecedented sonic shaping power with presets completely customizable by the user.

A Synth Plugin For The Future

The idea for FORBIDDEN PLANET started when producers DOUG ROGERS and NICK PHOENIX set out to create EASTWEST's first fully featured synth collection, not based on traditional oscillators, but combining electronic synth layers with orchestral, world instruments, choral samples, sound effects and more into one enormous collection " creating a new sound palette designed for the future, not the past. Producers Rogers and Phoenix were dissatisfied with most synths, which typically had a small percentage of usable patches and a lot of filler. Now with the new OPUS engine, they had all the tools they needed to create the ultimate collection of cinematic inspiration. Everything was meticulously captured with a state of the art analog signal chain, resulting in the fattest analog synths on the planet.

Hybrid Synth Armageddon

Crossfade between sound sources and filter settings with the central XY pad, allowing you to capture morphing hybrid sounds in moments. By moving the Orbital Control, you can dynamically capture broad but smooth shifts in both timbre and frequency content. Moving left and right changes the blend amount between two contrasting sources, chosen from analog, acoustic, synthetic, and large-scale cinematic sounds. The vertical position controls filter frequency and is perfect for creating sweeping gestures, manipulating the output however you see fit.

Insane Filter Modulation

The XY Pad isn't the only way to control the filter " simply pull up the filter section of the UI and you can pop open the hood, controlling the modulation depth. The Mod Envelope allows you to add an ADSR-style envelope onto the filter cutoff, automating its movement with each note, while the Step LFO section produces a gated rhythm as the sequencer modulates the filter cutoff frequency. This leaves you free to play with the XY Pad, creating progressive textures and drones to set the tone of the atmosphere you want to build.

Powerful Arpeggiators

The arpeggiators allow you to create staccato and legato patterns, even with portamento or glide as you like. Not only does this make it easy to create highly dynamic and choppy ostinatos, but each of the 2 sound sources gets its own sequencer with the option to desynchronize their speeds. The two are adjacent to each other in the UI, giving you unprecedented automation capabilities without digging through multiple different submenus. Copy settings between both and you can produce slight variations that support more depth, creativity, and shimmer than you'll find anywhere else.

WHAT's INCLUDED?

645 instruments, 54 GB of analog samples across categories such as Arpeggiator, Bass, Drones, FX, Leads, Pads, and Poly Synths. Perfect for EDM, soundtracks, rap, industrial, world music & more

Arpeggiator

A dual arpeggio structure allowing any rhythmic combinations you like across both layers. You can create polyrhythms, sync rhythms together, or even choose one layer to sustain while the other sets a rhythmic foundation.

Bass

You don't have to accept a simple analog bass emulation and call it a day. Forbidden Planet's basses are layered with FX pedal tones, contrasting crossfades, and gritty overtones perfect for tackling the most ambitious soundtracks.

Drones

Mechanical, organic, and environmental drones you can use to create any atmosphere you choose. This is where the XY Pad shines, producing original and morphing ambiences in real time so you can set the stage however you choose.

FX

A collection of effects that defy classification, obtained from voices, acoustic instruments and a variety of synthesized sources " these are ideal for adding tension, noise, and chilling one-shots to accent the soundscape you build.

Leads

Pure sawtooth and square leads are quickly becoming outdated, so we wanted to give you a tool for creating organic, adaptive leads that pop out in the mix. Spend less time designing leads and arrive at the perfect lead instantly.

PADS

Use the XP Pad to shape warm, ambient, or gritty pads and morph between cinematic textures effortlessly. Whether you need to create a solid backing of chords or build a dramatic soundscape, you'll find all the analog hybrid pads you need.

Poly Synth

A collection of presets that don't fit neatly into any one category, perfect for experimentation and bridging different styles. When you want to be surprised while still having fine control over the result, this will become your go-to.

What Will You Create?

You don't have to design synth patches from the ground up or settle for outdated analog-modeled hardware sounds. Forbidden Planet was designed to give you unfettered access to cinematic sounds rooted in classic film literature, now with the ability to manipulate, process, and combine them with hundreds of electronic and hybrid instruments out of the box. you're up and running in moments, with the option to make modifications to your heart's content. Every preset combines contrasting dramatic sources, making it a perfect source of inspiration on demand.

EDM, sci fi, horror, world, hybrid music and more " Forbidden Planet gives you the tools to bring them all to life without limitation.

Step beyond the conventions of traditional hip hop and EDM toolkits into a world where dark, gritty textures and edgy, distorted sounds meet modern production. LO-FI is designed for producers who seek bold new territory beyond the clean and polished—diving into a world of intentional imperfection and extreme processing. By creatively reshaping sound through pitch shifting, distortion, and degradation, we’ve transformed everything from synths and keys to orchestral textures and guitars into dynamic, expressive instruments. Whether crafting hip-hop beats, atmospheric soundtracks, or experimental electronic music, these sounds provide the raw energy and depth to inspire new sonic frontiers.

Modern Controls to Shape The Chaos or Amplify the Mayhem

LO-FI’s user interface centers around an XY Pad with 4 selectable Macro Effects that change multiple parameters simultaneously. Blending a vintage knob-per-function design with sleek modern styling, all of LO-FI’s controls are easily accessible in a single page - from dual filters that can be modulated to an advanced 16-step arpeggiator, a multi-mode portamento (glide), and a bevy of effects to widen, pulse, distort, delay, and spatialize the final sound.

Pushing LO-FI to the Limits

From the very start, the producers set out to craft something raw and untamed for the modern producer and composer, going far beyond the clean confines of typical libraries. The producers dove deep into sonic experimentation—warping every sound with pitch shifts, bit crushing, and amp distortion—to create a gritty, one-of-a-kind palette spanning hip-hop, electronic, soundtracks, and more. From growling basses to mangled orchestral stabs, each instrument reflects relentless processing, with versatile categories like warped guitars and eerie textures, plus a suite of FX to shape or amplify the chaos. This is a production toolkit with a bold, unfiltered edge—distorted, unpredictable, and built to inspire.

BASS

Drive the foundation of any modern production with the uncompromising presence of these low-end powerhouses. From menacing, distorted bass synths to gritty, speaker-rattling subs, these sounds are crafted for maximum impact.

DRUMS & PERCUSSION

Creatively processed drum kits transformed into new sonic territories by meticulously distorting and mangling each element with unique character. Energize your tracks with crunchy 808s, fractured snares, and glitched-out percussion.

GUITARS

Heavily processed guitars venture into new territory that go beyond the traditional, all the while maintaining their plucked string character. Offers distorted electric riffs, bit-crushed strums, and degraded chord layers for a rebellious edge in any mix.

KEYS & SYNTHS

Cutting-edge sound design brings these synths, keys, and pianos into the modern realm, many of which feature stacked harmonies on a single note for instant inspiration. Includes detuned analog synths, degraded electric pianos, and glitchy harmonic stacks that deliver instant inspiration.

LEADS

Bold and distinctive, these edgy, distorted leads will cut through any mix. Many feature rhythmic LFO modulation or arpeggiation to create dynamic motion. Includes searing distorted lines, pulsating leads, and aggressive, overdriven synths.

ORCHESTRAL

Bridge the boundaries of classic orchestration and modern production with these fresh cross-genre instruments, many of which feature stacked sounds transposed across the keyboard to create vinyl-like samples. Expect fractured strings, degraded brass, and haunting woodwind textures that deliver cinematic depths with a dark twist.

TEXTURES

Evocative atmospheres that add depth and character to any production, breathing life into music with a range of textural ambiences from degraded noise washes, to warped environmental tones.

VOCALS

A futuristic lens takes these vocal instruments to reimagined heights, warping and processing them to create entirely new sonic possibilities. Contains glitchy vocal chops, pitch-shifted harmonies, and haunting vocal pads that add an uncanny edge to your tracks.

What Will You Create?

This isn’t just another hip-hop/EDM collection—it’s a transformative tool for producers craving something beyond the predictable. Packed with gritty, distorted, and reimagined sounds, it breaks genre norms with a fresh sonic palette. Each instrument, from punchy basses to warped vocals, is pushed to its limits to spark creativity and inspire new musical directions. If you’re ready to ditch the ordinary, this essential library is your foundation for a bold breakthrough.

Paying homage to the great vintage string synthesizers of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, EastWest's String Machine virtual instrument brings the past into the future. Produced by sound titans Doug Rogers and Nick Phoenix, String Machine includes samples from some of the greats - the Arp Solina, Oberheim OBX, Roland RS-505, and the Roland Jupiter 6 - and allows you to instantly combine them with modern strings, brass, woodwinds, and vocals to create unique vintage vibes perfect for your next pop, rock, or hip-hop masterpiece.

String Machine-s user interface takes inspiration from the design of vintage string machine synthesizers. From the chunky instrument switches adorned along the front panel, to the glide of envelope sliders, and the click of push buttons, String Machine-s form and function is informed by the original hardware units.

String Machines were well known for their ensemble chorus effects, and the one included in String Machine features 3 modes, each with distinct characteristics. With effect emulations modeled from the Arp Solina, and Roland VP-330 hardware units, along with a -Modern- mode, our Ensemble Chorus effect delivers everything from vintage warmth and thickness, to modern transparency and dimension.

String Machine-s use is flexible, owing to its hybrid design of electronic and acoustic instruments. It fits right at home in a variety of genres, electronic or otherwise, but especially suitable for genres heavy on retro nostalgia, like chillwave or pop. Any piece of music that needs a large ensemble string pad would benefit by using String Machine.

INSTRUMENT GROUPS
String Machine features 4 color-coded instrument sections, including string machines and pads (red), string sections (green), solo woodwinds and brass (teal), and choirs and solo vocals (orange). Each instrument section features a number of instruments and alternatives, giving you countless ways to combine them into a diverse range of timbres, and the ease of mixing the individual instrument sections together to create rich, multi-layered pads.

PRESETS
String Machine comes with 17 presets programmed by Nick Phoenix. These presets demonstrate the type of sounds possible with String Machine, but we encourage you to use String Machine as it was intended -- creating your own presets! 
With high-quality sampling of vintage hardware units and authentic ensemble chorus emulations, String Machine is the perfect companion to recreate the classic sounds of vintage string machine synthesizers, and much more. Whether you need a synthy string pad heavy with retro nostalgia, or a rich backdrop for a pop track, String Machine gives you the instruments and controls that empower you to deliver.