Why THE PULSE is the Future of Hybrid Scoring

In a world seemingly filled with every kind of synth, sampler, loop, and virtual instrument you can imagine, we explain what makes THE PULSE stand out, and how it’s very different from the usual offerings available.

If you need powerful instruments to cover the conventional then we have you covered. THE SCORE and THE ORCHESTRA COMPLETE offer incredible sounding orchestral instruments with ingenious tools to help you get your idea down fast.

However, scoring has evolved dramatically in recent years, shaped by groundbreaking soundtracks from hits like Tenet, Blade Runner 2049, The Social Network, and Stranger Things. Whereas a previous generation of composers were largely brought up surrounded by orchestras and other acoustic instruments, a new generation were born into the world of synths, samplers and drum machines. Many of their works blur the lines between traditional orchestral scores and electronic music, introducing pulsating rhythms and powerful synth textures.

Today, the art of hybrid scoring isn’t simply about blending strings with synths—it’s about creating evolving sonic environments that drive emotional storytelling. This is why THE PULSE is such a powerful tool to have in your composing and music production arsenal.

The Clock Is Ticking…

As music producers and composers, we often face tight deadlines coupled with high expectations. Crafting dynamic, evolving music and scores that resonate emotionally and sonically has never been more demanding.
Traditional tools relying on static loops, predictable drum patterns, or synth presets often lack the flexibility and dynamism required for modern compositions. They’re static, repetitive, and seldom provide the creative freedom to truly innovate. Secondly, having to find, audition, and test different elements can kill the creative flow.
Composers today don’t just need sounds; they need a platform that adapts, evolves, and expands their creative ideas effortlessly. This is precisely where THE PULSE stands apart.

More Than a Synth – A Complete Production Environment

THE PULSE is far more than just another synth or sample library. It is a comprehensive, self-contained production tool specifically created for contemporary scoring. With its powerful 10-slot engine, THE PULSE empowers composers to build intricate, multi-layered arrangements in real-time, providing immediate inspiration and limitless creativity.

The engine’s depth allows seamless blending of cinematic atmospheres, dynamic rhythmic textures, and powerful percussive grooves. Whether you’re scoring a tense thriller or crafting an energetic game soundtrack, THE PULSE adjusts to your workflow, enabling you to produce fully realized arrangements with unparalleled ease and speed.

It’s worth noting THE PULSE is not designed to replace composers or their talent but to assist them in their work. It removes the friction often associated with the ideation stage, enabling composers and music producers to focus purely on creativity and expression. Too often when experimenting with ideas we end up down a black hole while searching for a loop or a preset, soon the inspiration is gone. THE PULSE aims to end this mojo killer! The feedback we’ve received from professionals is testament to this vision—we’re here not to replace talent but to enable it.

Beyond Presets—Dynamic, Evolving Sessions

One of THE PULSE’s standout features is its collection of 80 meticulously curated, multi-layered sessions. Unlike typical static presets, each session in THE PULSE is designed to evolve dynamically as you compose. Through intuitive key switches and modulation, composers can easily manipulate these sessions, injecting movement, complexity, and nuance into their music without sacrificing control.

Every preset is crafted by composers and producers deeply rooted in film, television, and game scoring. This ensures that every sound you load is not only powerful and filled with inspiration, but also contemporary and relevant. Imagine transitioning effortlessly from an atmospheric, cinematic texture to a driving EDM-inspired rhythm within a single composition – this is the power THE PULSE brings to your studio.

Cinematic Soundscapes Meet Contemporary Electronic Grooves

THE PULSE sits uniquely at the crossroads of cinematic scoring and electronic music production. Its extensive sound palette covers everything from deep, evolving drones to pulsing electronic basslines and percussion-heavy grooves inspired by genres like EDM, Trap, and Dubstep. This versatility allows composers and producers to effortlessly shift between genres and styles, all within a single, integrated workflow.

By removing the constraints typically associated with genre-specific tools, THE PULSE allows you to focus purely on storytelling and creativity. Whether you are building immersive ambient layers for film or TV, or crafting aggressive rhythmic sequences for game trailers, THE PULSE delivers authentic, impactful results.

Real-World Applications and Endorsements

Early adopters of THE PULSE have highlighted its transformative impact on their work.
Emmy winning composer Stephen Gallagher, with credits for The Hobbit, District 9, and who has recently completed scoring the New Line Cinema animated adventure film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim says of THE PULSE;