By your friendly neighbourhood sound-slinger from the Great White North đšđŠ
Hello friends, sound lovers, and synth wizards!
You know that magical moment when you stumble on a sound so good it stops you in your tracks, gives you goosebumps, and makes you wonder, âHow on earth did someone dream this up?â Well, over here at Rocky Mountain Sounds, we live for that feeling- I call it Awesomeness âand today, I am thrilled to introduce you to three brilliant minds who specialize in creating exactly that kind of sonic magic.
These talented sound designers are bringing their wizardry, their wild creativity, and their deeply emotional sonic signatures to the RMS family. So without further rambling (something you know I love to do!), letâs meet the new trio of "sonic explorers"
đč Joseph HollĂł â The Maestro of Emotion and Atmosphere
Straight from the heart of Hungary (with a heart as big as his soundscapes), Joseph HollĂł has an incredible musical legacy. Before he dove into the world of sound design, he was a celebrated composer, racking up gold and platinum records like some people collect vinyl. But he didnât stop thereâhe followed his creative curiosity and launched the Padsheaven series, a fan-favourite collection that has become legendary for its lush, soul-stirring textures.
Today, Joseph brings his cinematic touch and compositional genius to synths like Omnisphere, Zebra, and Spire. His sounds donât just sit in a mixâthey breathe, they move, and they tell stories. Whether youâre scoring a film, composing ambient masterpieces, or just want your music to feel like a hug for the ears, Josephâs work is here to elevate your craft.
đ Francis Bousquet aka Fractal Sounds â The Sonic Explorer of the Underground
All the way from Quebec, Francis Bousquet (a.k.a. Black Marvin) is the mastermind behind Fractal Sounds, a project born from a deep need to break free from cookie-cutter presets and dive into something far more experimentalâand far more exciting.
Fractal Sounds is where the underground meets the cosmic. If youâre into progressive, psychedelic, or glitchy electronic music, this is your playground. Francis doesnât just design presetsâhe builds sonic universes. From exotic granular textures to crunchy modular chaos and wildly inventive wavetables, heâs crafting tools for those who love to push boundaries and bend reality with their music.
Oh, and heâs got a soft spot for Arturiaâs Microfreak, so if thatâs your jam, youâre in for a treat.
đ Philippe â The French Artisan of Expressive Synthesis
Last but certainly not least, say bonjour to Philippe, a gifted sound designer from just outside Paris, France. With roots in studio engineering and post-production, heâs collaborated with some big namesâbut ultimately, his heart belongs to the sounds themselves.
Philippe is all about movement, expression, and that beautiful sweet spot where digital precision meets analog soul. His presets feel alive, thanks to his masterful use of modulation and MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression). Seriously, if you're rocking an MPE-compatible controller and havenât tried Philippeâs patches yet, youâre missing out on a whole new level of playability.
From lush pads that shimmer with emotion to plucky sequences that dance at your fingertips, Philippeâs sound design is as refined as a Parisian cafĂ©âyet as adventurous as a synth jam in outer space.
đ§ Why This Is Big News (And Why You Should Be Excited)
These three sound designersâJoseph, Francis, and Philippeâeach bring something truly special to the table. Theyâre not just sound designers. Theyâre storytellers. Theyâre mood-makers. Theyâre pioneers in the world of modern synthesis.
And now, their work is coming right here to Rocky Mountain Sounds. That means more inspiration, more creativity, and more tools to help you carve out your own sonic identity.
Stay tuned as we start rolling out their collections, each one packed with heart, artistry, and plenty of that RMS flair youâve come to love (and of course, full PlugInGuru Unify Enhancements - exclusive to Rocky Mountain Sounds releases).
Until then, keep creating, keep exploring, and donât be afraid to crank the reverb just a little too much. đ
With joy, beats, and a dash of maple syrup,
Jason @ Rocky Mountain Sounds