Hi, I’m David Hicks.
I’m a relentless tinkerer in experimental sound design—capturing the raw, organic energy of hardware synthesizers and warping it into something entirely new.
Why chase the sound of hardware in software?
I’ve spent years chasing that raw, organic feel you get from hardware synths and effects—the kind that hums with character and inspires you the second you hear it. But I didn’t want to just keep that magic locked in my studio. I wanted to share it—with you! That’s why I build Kontakt libraries that give you all the grit, warmth, and wobble of pro gear, without the cable chaos or eye-watering price tag.
What I make isn’t just about sound. It’s about feeling like you’ve got a boutique synth lab at your fingertips. You can dial in huge, cinematic tones in seconds—sounds that feel alive, that move with you, that push your creativity forward.
And this is just the start. There’s a whole ecosystem growing around these libraries—new expansions, new sounds, new ways to shape your own sonic universe.
If you’ve ever dreamed of composing with the kind of sounds usually locked inside rare gear and elite studios—these libraries put that power in your hands. Fire them up, and you’ll see exactly what I mean.
FREE KONTAKT LIBRARY – SOCORA LITE
A Cinematic Synth, Built to Inspire. Completely Free.
I created Socora LITE to give you a taste of what’s possible when you blend stunningly captured hardware waveforms with deep sound-sculpting tools—all packed into a powerful but lightweight Kontakt instrument.
What makes Socora LITE special?
• Analog warmth you can dial in—from pristine to beautifully unstable.
• A morphing FX engine that warps sounds into cinematic oblivion.
• A filter so refined, it took two years to perfect.
The level of detail here? Borderline ludicrous—especially for a free instrument.
Go ahead, take Socora LITE for a spin.
THE BIG ONE – SOCORA
A Cinematic, World-Building Hyper-Synth
Where do I even start with Socora?
It’s not just a synth—it’s a force of nature. Built for cinematic sound design, Socora was designed to create colossal, evolving, and deeply expressive textures—from haunting dystopian drones to searing synth arpeggios.
Why Socora is unlike anything else:
• Morphing FX that bend reality.
• An arpeggiator that bounces notes around like fireflies.
• Stunning analog samples, enhanced by a bespoke ‘analog response’ system.
• Big, beefy, analog-style multi-mode filters.
• A wave-based motion engine that generates dynamic, living soundscapes.
• Macros, modulation, and more…
Oh, and did I mention the Intelligent Preset Generator? With just a few clicks, it creates massive, complex cinematic sounds in seconds—because sometimes, inspiration shouldn’t have to wait.
It’s coming soon…and trust me, it’ll be worth the wait.
Hi, I’m David Hicks.
I’m a relentless tinkerer in experimental sound design—capturing the raw, organic energy of hardware synthesizers and warping it into something entirely new.
Why chase the sound of hardware in software?
I’ve spent years chasing that raw, organic feel you get from hardware synths and effects—the kind that hums with character and inspires you the second you hear it. But I didn’t want to just keep that magic locked in my studio. I wanted to share it—with you! That’s why I build Kontakt libraries that give you all the grit, warmth, and wobble of pro gear, without the cable chaos or eye-watering price tag.
What I make isn’t just about sound. It’s about feeling like you’ve got a boutique synth lab at your fingertips. You can dial in huge, cinematic tones in seconds—sounds that feel alive, that move with you, that push your creativity forward.
And this is just the start. There’s a whole ecosystem growing around these libraries—new expansions, new sounds, new ways to shape your own sonic universe.
If you’ve ever dreamed of composing with the kind of sounds usually locked inside rare gear and elite studios—these libraries put that power in your hands. Fire them up, and you’ll see exactly what I mean.
FREE – SOCORA LITE
A Cinematic Synth, Built to Inspire. Completely Free.
I created Socora LITE to give you a taste of what’s possible when you blend stunningly captured hardware waveforms with deep sound-sculpting tools—all packed into a powerful but lightweight Kontakt instrument.
What makes Socora LITE special?
• Analog warmth you can dial in—from pristine to beautifully unstable.
• A morphing FX engine that warps sounds into cinematic oblivion.
• A filter so refined, it took two years to perfect.
The level of detail here? Borderline ludicrous—especially for a free instrument.
Go ahead, take Socora LITE for a spin.
THE BIG ONE – SOCORA
A Cinematic, World-Building Hyper-Synth
Where do I even start with Socora?
It’s not just a synth—it’s a force of nature. Built for cinematic sound design, Socora was designed to create colossal, evolving, and deeply expressive textures—from haunting dystopian drones to searing synth arpeggios.
Why Socora is unlike anything else:
• Morphing FX that bend reality.
• An arpeggiator that bounces notes around like fireflies.
• Stunning samples, shaped by a bespoke analog simulation system.
• Big, beefy, analog-style multi-mode filters.
• A wave-based motion engine that generates dynamic, living soundscapes.
• Macros, modulation, and more…
Oh, and did I mention the Intelligent Preset Generator? With just a few clicks, it creates massive, complex cinematic sounds in seconds—because sometimes, inspiration shouldn’t have to wait.
It’s coming soon…and trust me, it’ll be worth the wait.