Fracture Sounds has launched the second library in its collaboration with composer and artist Alexander Parsons.
Bringing together solo trumpet, bass clarinet, synths, and percussion, the sounds of Trails II resonate off different metallic surfaces to create otherworldly textures sitting at the intersection of sound design and orchestral music. The library features a rare Canna Sonora tuned percussion instrument, sampled for the first time.
Keeping with his tradition of experimentation, during a recording session for a documentary score, Alexander combined a trumpet resonating against a gong to produce something otherworldly – a sound that feels unrecognisable, yet familiar.
This became the founding principle of Trails II: exploring how resonances can transform sounds. From brass and woodwinds to analogue synths and a rare percussion instrument sampled for the first time, it’s a full toolkit of sounds capable of injecting a unique quality into your scores, crossing the disciplines of music and sound design.
Trails II features
- Trumpet, bass clarinet, saxophone, and synths recorded through resonating metal plates (gong and thunder sheet), with 28 articulations.
- Rare Canna Sonora tuned percussion instrument.
- Percussion patch combining waterphone, thunder sheet, gong, and cymbal resonating off a timpani head.
- 4 microphone mixes, including contact mics on the resonator.
- Layer Blends engine with 19 new Atmosphere Layers.
- Granular engine with new Rate control.
- Sample start control for realistic performance and playback.
- Full NKS support for Komplete Kontrol integration.
- Runs in the free Kontakt Player (v7.6 or later) — no additional sampler software required.
Regularly priced $149 USD / €149 EUR / £129 GBP, Trails II is on sale at an introductory discount until July 30th, 2026. Various bundle offers are also available at up to 40% off during the promotion, and existing customers who own the original Trails or other qualifying libraries can log into their Fracture Sounds account to view personalized discount offers.
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