By Lisa Bella Donna

The Sonic Explorations presets for the TimewARP 2600 synth, discovered and designed by Lisa Bella Donna, beckons you to explore 65 galactic, aquatic, and undiscovered worlds alike. Embark on a hunt for treasure in worlds evocative of Asimov, Herbert, and Dick.

An evocative collection of presets

Warp onto an alternate plane where speculative fiction meets astral soundscapes, with a collection of presets designed to evoke memories of futures we’ve only dared to dream of. Each sound, meticulously crafted by Lisa Bella Donna, invites you to explore the boundaries of the known and the imagined alike.

Below is a small sample of the sizable bank of 64 presets included in the Sonic Explorations preset expansion pack:

Face Value 1981

Maybe it’s a glimpse into a great triumph in our future. Perhaps a sonata, grieving a cosmic loss. This preset evokes a future we once imagined, ever slipping out of reach.

Video Drome Bass

Rapid-firing basslines carve through many worlds, inviting you to let go and conspire with cruel machinations. Death to Videodrome! Long live the new flesh!

The House of Exorcism

Channeling mysterious thaumaturgical energies, this haunting, deep, and shadowy preset takes you on a journey to a place beyond return.

1992 Workstation Poly

Take your lunch break and celebrate this quarter’s record profits, thanks to the World Wide Web. Book that new reservation at Dorsia. Write a pop hit and throw it on the cassette player while entertaining.

The Man Machine

A stygian lead, melding mysterious with rhythmic. Is it a dark glimpse into a post-human, Eldritchian world?

Frozen Fifths

An effortlessly classic arpeggiation, capturing all that we love about synthesis. Timeless.

Give it a listen for some inspiration, then strap in and begin your own expedition. Here’s what’s included

• 4 Basses
• 5 Brass
• 22 Generative presets
• 3 Plucks
• 12 Pad/Strings
• 5 Keys
• 10 Leads
• 4 Rhythm presets

System Requirements

• The TimeWARP 2600 is designed to support VST 2 and VST3 Plugin hosts as well as full support for AU, AAX. This software requires an internet connection to authorize

Windows

• Windows 10 (21H2) – Windows 11 (21H2)
• 500mb free disk space
• 4GB RAM (8GB recommended)
• Dual-core 2.5GHz CPU
• VST 2/3 compatible host
• AAX plugin compatible host

MAC

• macOS 12 Monterey – macOS 14 Sonoma (ARM compatible)
• 500mb free disk space
• 4GB RAM (8GB recommended)
• Dual-core 2.5GHz CPU
• VST 2/3 Plugin compatible host
• AAX plugin compatible host
• AU plugin compatible host