CTFX1 - Tension FX
The deal
$8.09 at Loot Audio (down from $20.22), 60% off CTFX1 - Tension FX. The sale runs through September 6, 2026.
What it is
CTFX1 - Tension FX is a Kontakt instrument built around cinematic horror and tension sound design. Cacophony Inc recorded custom performance effects from woodwinds, electric guitar, vocals, and Moscow Symphony Orchestra strings, then packaged them into a patch with a built-in morphing engine that blends two sounds together and lets you sculpt the mix in real time with the mod wheel.
Who it's for
Composers and sound designers scoring horror, thriller, or suspense scenes who want unsettling texture sounds without building them from scratch. It also suits trailer and cinematic producers who need quick access to tension risers, drones, and extended-technique performance sounds.
Key features
- Sourced from real players, including woodwind specialist Frank Macchia, guitarist John Hoy, vocalist Tracy London, and the Moscow Symphony Orchestra
- Morphing presets blend two sounds together and can be recalled instantly with dynamic keyswitching
- Categories span bass flute, bass clarinet, bassoon, ethnic winds, prepared piano, electric guitars, and jaw harps
- Requires Kontakt Full 4.2.3 or later (not compatible with the free Kontakt Player)
