Fading City cinematic pad presets for Arturia CS-80 V4 and Analog Lab V

Arturia CS-80 V4 & Analog Lab V Presets – Fading City

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Fading City cinematic pad presets for Arturia CS-80 V4 and Analog Lab V

Arturia CS-80 V4 & Analog Lab V Presets – Fading City

Sale price  €4,50 Regular price  €6,00

Key Features

• 25 pad presets for Arturia CS-80 V4 and Analog Lab V
• Noir-inspired cinematic atmospheres with vintage sci-fi character
• Suitable for ambient, film scoring, and new age compositions
• Wide tonal range from deep evolving layers to focused textures for layering

Overview

"Fading City" contains 25 somber pad presets designed for Arturia CS 80 synth (based on the Yamaha CS-80) and Analog Lab V synthesizers. The collection moves within a noir sci-fi aesthetic, drawing inspiration from 80s and 90s sound design while maintaining a modern cinematic approach. The overall tone leans toward nostalgia and melancholy, with sounds that evolve across the frequency spectrum and provide both depth and clarity.

These presets explore a balance between rich atmospheric layers and more focused tonal elements, making them useful for building harmonic foundations or enhancing existing arrangements. Subtle modulation, evolving movement, and spatial depth are present throughout, offering a sense of distance, emotion, and progression.

"Fading City" works well for cinematic scoring, ambient compositions, and new age productions, especially in projects that require a reflective, slightly dark, and emotional tone.

Included Presets

  • Dull Refractions: Evolving sci-fi pad with nostalgic undertones and gentle movement for added depth
  • Veiled Structures: Modulation-driven sound with a character reminiscent of classic new age textures
  • Blurred Motion: Bright and open pad suitable for calm passages and background layering
  • Dim Passage: Soft tonal layer that blends nicely with orchestral elements and slow arrangements
  • Fading Bots: Subtle sci-fi texture with gradual evolution and a darker tonal direction

Additional presets include experimental pads with noise elements, hollow textures, distant tonal qualities, and classic brassy-inspired sounds.

Sound Design & Usage

"Fading City" moves within a palette of cinematic pads shaped for ambient and sci-fi scoring, blending elements of dark ambient and new age music. The presets carry an evolving character with a warm–digital balance, offering spacious textures with subtle detail and gentle movement. The overall mood leans toward melancholic and nostalgic tones, with calm and introspective qualities that suit slower, more reflective compositions.

The atmosphere is wide and immersive, built on layered sound design that creates a sense of depth and distance. Across the collection, you will find dynamic stereo presence, controlled modulation, and harmonically rich textures that gradually unfold over time.

These sounds can be used to shape atmospheric backgrounds, enhance emotional moments in cinematic scenes, or introduce soft melodic motion in more minimal arrangements.

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Requirements

• CS-80 V4 4.3.4.6366 (x64) or newer
• Analog Lab V 5.12.2.6463 (x64) or newer

Credits

CS-80 V4 and Analog Lab V are developed by Arturia.

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