Sonora Cinematic, the developer behind sample libraries and instruments such as Panorama Guitars, Emma Legato, Poiesis Cello and more, have announced the launch of Post-Rock Guitars Vol 1 and Vol 2. In contrast to their Kontakt-based siblings, the latest offerings are the first in the company’s range to be designed for Soundbox, the free customisable MPE-capable sampler from Audiomodern.
Both packs were built using the same deep-sampling expertise behind the company’s renowned Panorama series, with every one of the included presets capturing with world-class gear and an all-analogue signal path. The company say that the result is a collection of beautifully playable, deeply inspiring sounds that cover everything from ambient washes and emotional tremolos to lush shoegaze pads and synth-like leads.
Volume 1 is said to capture the emotional depth and ambient textures that define bands like Explosions in the Sky and Mogwai, delivering a collection of playable, ambient guitar tones that drift, shimmer and evolve with stunning realism. Volume 2, meanwhile, expands on its counterpart with a deeper focus on synth-like textures and string-inspired tones, drawing inspiration from iconic artists such as Sigur Rós and Slowdive. Each collection includes 30 presets — a much broader selection compared to many other existing Soundbox expansions — all of which offer a wealth of expressive performance capabilities thanks to Soundbox’s full MPE integration.
“After spending two years studying and recording post-rock guitars and after the successful release of Panorama Guitars and Panorama Hybrid for Kontakt, I really wanted to bring these sounds to Audiomodern's Soundbox and make use of its native MPE support. This instrument really captures the essence of the post-rock bands that I love — it's incredibly cinematic and the new baritone guitar that we sampled makes it really unique.” - Alessandro Mastroianni, Founder, Sonora Cinematic
Compatibility
Post-Rock Guitars Vol 1 and Vol 2 require the free Soundbox player, which is supported on PCs running Windows 10 or higher, and Macs running macOS 10.14 and above. VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available.
Pricing & Availability
Post-Rock Guitars Vol 1 and Vol 2 are available now. Until 30 June 2025, they’re being offered at an introductory price of £30 each (usually £34.80) or £46.80 (normally £58.80) as a bundle. Prices include VAT/
