Unleash your sonic imagination with the Air Music Technology Loom II, a cutting-edge modular additive synthesizer designed to elevate your music production. Perfect for both budding enthusiasts and seasoned experts, Loom II offers an intuitive interface that encourages creativity and exploration. With its Morph Pad, create captivating, dynamic sounds that evolve and morph in real-time, adding a new dimension to your compositions.

Dive into the realm of additive synthesis with 34 editable sound modules, each performing a unique sonic task. Whether you're crafting wobbles, ethereal pads, or ambient soundscapes, Loom II's modular approach ensures limitless possibilities. The expanded 8-voice capability and a revolutionary Spectral Noise section enrich your additive spectrum, allowing for even more intricate sound designs.

Loom II is not just about creating sound; it's about shaping an auditory experience. With over 850 professionally designed patches, including 500 new ones from acclaimed sound designers Richard Devine and Mark Ovenden, inspiration is always at your fingertips. Tweak these presets or start from scratch using the Smart Sound Randomizer for a fresh take on your sound design journey.

Packed with expressive effects like chorus, phaser, and reverb, and enhanced by three tempo-syncable LFOs and four velocity-sensitive envelope generators, Loom II is as versatile as it is powerful. Plus, with additional preset packs available, your creative potential is boundless.

Key Features:

• Modular additive synthesizer with a sound-shifting Morph Pad
• Expanded to 8 voices for richer soundscapes
• Spectral Noise section for innovative sound design
• 34 editable sound modules, combinable in 10 cells
• Over 850 patches, including 500 new and 350 re-mastered
• Smart Sound Randomizer for spontaneous creativity
• Enhanced Morph Pad options for dynamic modulation
• Comprehensive effects suite including chorus, phaser, and reverb
• Compatible with VST, AU, RTAS, and AAX formats

FAQs:

What is AIR Music Technology Loom II?

AIR Music Technology Loom II is a powerful additive synthesizer plugin. Unlike subtractive or FM synthesis, Loom II generates sound by combining up to 512 sine wave partials. This makes it ideal for creating rich, evolving textures, ambient pads, complex effects, and dynamic basses, all difficult to achieve with traditional synthesis methods.

What makes Loom II an additive synthesizer?

Additive synthesis builds sound by layering sine waves of various frequencies, amplitudes, and phases. Loom II gives you:

• Control of up to 512 partials per voice
  
• Morphing between 8 spectral modules or frames
  
• Dynamic harmonic motion via its Spectral Motion engine
  

This provides deep sonic complexity and real-time movement within each sound.

What are the key features of Loom II?

• 8 morphable spectral modules per patch
  
• 5 envelopes (2 AHDSR, 3 multisegment MSEGs)
  
• 4 assignable LFOs with sync options
  
• Modulation matrix for routing sources to destinations
  
• Spectral Motion tools to animate partials
  
• Partial-level effects like tube, ring mod, bit crush
  
• Global FX: reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, EQ
  
• Smart Chord and Scale features
  
• Integrated arpeggiator
  
• MIDI Learn support
  
• Over 850 factory presets
  
• Clean, intuitive interface

What kinds of sounds can I create with Loom II?

Loom II excels at:

• Evolving ambient pads
  
• Cinematic textures and sci-fi effects
  
• Shimmering leads and modulated basses
  
• Rhythmic sequences with spectral movement
  
• Harmonic-rich experimental tones

What are the system requirements and plugin formats?

Operating Systems: macOS 10.10 or higher, Windows 8 or higher
Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent recommended
RAM: Minimum 4 GB (8 GB or more preferred)
Disk Space: A few GB for installation and presets
Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, and AAX

Is Loom II CPU-intensive?

Loom II is well optimized for additive synthesis. While patches with high partial counts and heavy modulation will use more CPU, most users with modern multi-core systems will experience smooth performance.

Can I import samples into Loom II?

No. Loom II is not a resynthesis tool. It does not convert audio samples into additive content. All sound is generated natively from within its additive engine.

How many presets are included, and can I save my own?

Loom II includes over 850 factory presets, showcasing its full sonic range. You can save your own custom patches using the built-in browser.

Product specs

FAQs

What type of synthesis does the AIR Music Technology Loom II use?

The AIR Music Technology Loom II is a modular additive synthesizer, allowing users to create complex sounds by combining up to 512 partials with a variety of modules for modulation and effects.

Is AIR Music Technology Loom II compatible with my DAW?

Loom II is compatible with DAWs that support AAX Native, VST, or AU plugin formats, making it versatile for use with most major DAWs on both Mac and PC platforms.

What are the system requirements for running Loom II on a Mac?

To run Loom II on a Mac, you'll need at least an Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, and macOS version 10.8.5 to 10.14.

Can I use AIR Music Technology Loom II on a Windows PC?

Yes, Loom II is compatible with Windows PCs running Windows 7 SP1 or later, requiring an Intel Core i5 processor and a minimum of 4GB RAM.

What makes Loom II's sound engine unique?

Loom II's sound engine is unique due to its modular additive synthesis approach, allowing users to create rich and intricate sounds by manipulating up to 512 partials with various modules for enhanced sound design.