PreSonus Unveils Cinematic Lights: The Ultimate Hybrid Instrument for Emotional Soundscapes
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PreSonus has just dropped Cinematic Lights, a brand-new virtual instrument included in the Studio One Pro 7.1 update—and it’s a game-changer for composers, producers, and sound designers looking to create deeply immersive, emotional soundscapes.
This isn’t just another synth or orchestral library. Cinematic Lights fuses organic and synthetic textures in a way that feels both futuristic and timeless. By blending orchestral strings and brass with modular synth patches, field recordings, and processed atmospheres, this instrument gives you the tools to create cinematic depth in your music—whether you're working on a film score, ambient electronic track, or even a deep, emotional house production.
What Makes Cinematic Lights Special?
If you’re into electronic music that tells a story, Cinematic Lights is exactly the kind of tool you’ve been waiting for. It’s built to bridge the gap between the organic warmth of orchestral elements and the futuristic precision of synthesizers.
Here’s what sets it apart:
✅ Hybrid Sound Engine – Combines orchestral textures, synth layers, and field recordings into a single, cohesive instrument.
✅ Intuitive UI – Designed for speed and flexibility, with easy-to-use macro controls for real-time tweaking.
✅ Expressive Playability – Reacts beautifully to velocity, aftertouch, and automation, making it ideal for dynamic, evolving compositions.
✅ Deep Modulation & FX – Features granular processing, reverb, delay, and rich modulation options to shape and evolve your sound.
✅ Perfect for Soundtracks & Emotional Electronic Music – Whether you're scoring a film, designing sound for games, or producing atmospheric electronic tracks, this instrument gives you the depth and storytelling power you need.
Why Emotional Electronic Producers Will Love This
One of the most exciting things about Cinematic Lights is how well it fits into the modern landscape of melodic house, deep techno, and ambient music.
Producers in genres like melodic techno, progressive house, downtempo, and cinematic electronica often search for ways to add organic warmth and emotional depth to their productions. Cinematic Lights does this effortlessly, blending the best of both worlds:
🎵 Orchestral meets electronic – Imagine a lush string section evolving into a swirling synth texture, perfectly in sync with your beat.
🎵 Depth & movement – Built-in modulation and granular processing make your sounds feel alive and constantly evolving.
🎵 Expressive performances – If you love adding human-like dynamics to your music, Cinematic Lights responds beautifully to MIDI expression, bringing more life and emotion into your tracks.
For those who love artists like Ben Böhmer, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Christian Löffler, or Moderat, Cinematic Lights is a dream come true.
How It Compares to Other Virtual Instruments
Cinematic Lights is in a unique category—part synthesizer, part orchestral library, part sound design tool. But how does it compare to some of the other top virtual instruments on the market?
We put it side by side with Omnisphere (Spectrasonics), Kontakt (Native Instruments), and Pigments (Arturia) to see how it stacks up.
Cinematic Lights vs. Other Virtual Instruments
(See the attached table for a detailed breakdown)
💡 TL;DR – If you want the ultimate hybrid instrument that can do both orchestral scoring and electronic sound design, Cinematic Lights is your best bet. If you’re strictly into synth-heavy sound design, Omnisphere or Pigments might work better. But if you need deep, evolving textures that blend orchestral beauty with electronic innovation, Cinematic Lights is hard to beat.
Studio One Pro 7.1: More Than Just Cinematic Lights
Cinematic Lights is just one of the exciting new features in Studio One Pro 7.1. This update also brings some serious workflow improvements for producers and sound designers.
🔥 Transform (Freeze) Busses to Rendered Audio – Save CPU without losing creative flexibility.
🔥 Expanded MIDI Editing Tools – More control over automation and expression, perfect for crafting detailed synth lines and orchestral parts.
🔥 Smoother UI & Workflow – Everything feels faster and more intuitive, making the production process even more seamless.
Whether you’re working with Cinematic Lights or your favorite synths and samples, Studio One 7.1 keeps everything running smoothly.
Final Thoughts: A Must-Have for Producers Who Love Emotion in Their Music
Cinematic Lights isn’t just another virtual instrument—it’s a powerful storytelling tool. If your music leans toward the emotional, cinematic, and atmospheric, this is something you need to check out.
💡 Perfect for:
✅ Film scoring & game soundtracks – Add depth and atmosphere to your compositions.
✅ Ambient & melodic electronic music – Create organic, evolving textures that breathe life into your tracks.
✅ Deep house & techno producers – Blend cinematic warmth with club-ready beats.
If you're serious about pushing the emotional depth of your music, Cinematic Lights is a must-have.
Where to Get It
Cinematic Lights is included in the Studio One Pro 7.1 update, which you can download from the PreSonus website or via Studio One’s built-in update system.
For more details, visit PreSonus' official site.
Image Credits: presonus.com
Final Thought:
Cinematic Lights isn’t just another virtual instrument—it’s an experience. Whether you’re crafting a euphoric electronic build-up or a haunting cinematic score, this tool lets you paint with sound in a way that feels fluid, expressive, and deeply emotional.
Are you ready to take your music to the next level?