Spitfire Audio Mercury delivers an unparalleled collection of haunting, otherworldly textures and tones, crafted from fourteen bespoke acoustic sculptures by Hollywood's renowned instrument designer, Chas Smith. These unique creations have shaped the soundscapes of iconic films like Dune, Interstellar and Dunkirk, blending organic and synthesized elements to produce over 600 sounds. Hosted within Solar—Spitfire's cutting-edge eDNA-powered plug-in—Mercury combines innovative sound design with intuitive usability, enabling musicians and composers to explore transcendent atmospheres and dynamic cinematic palettes. From intricate metallic resonance to expansive pads, Mercury offers a distinct sonic identity rooted in artistry and precision.
Solar Engine for Advanced Sound Manipulation
The Solar engine serves as the technological core of Mercury, enabling deep exploration of its organic samples. This powerful eDNA-powered interface features an extensive warp and preset library, allowing users to sculpt and transform sounds with granular effects, cascading delays and saturated textures. Advanced processing options such as the Molecule and Destruct modes enable intricate sonic experimentation, while reverb and low-end augmentation presets add depth and dimension. By combining raw acoustic tones with state-of-the-art synthesis tools, Solar ensures effortless customization for composers seeking evocative soundscapes.
Handcrafted Acoustic Sculptures
Mercury's acoustic samples are derived from fourteen hand-built metallic sculptures, each engineered for distinct tonal properties. Instruments like the Que Lastas, Copper Box and Paraboloid feature innovative designs that produce rich harmonic textures and dynamic resonance. For example, the Que Lastas—a stainless steel sheet suspended by nylon chords and combined with bass strings—creates deeply emotive sounds that moved composer Charlie Clouser to tears. These sculptures utilize materials such as titanium, aluminum, and stainless steel to generate unparalleled organic tones, ensuring a truly one-of-a-kind sonic experience.
Expansive Textures and Pads
Mercury's library includes over 600 textures, tones and pads, designed to evoke a wide range of emotions and atmospheres. Core sounds are presented as raw recordings, while advanced presets such as Awash and Cascade apply layers of reverb and delay to create lush, evolving soundscapes. The Weight category enhances the low-end, adding gravity and richness to compositions. Whether used for ambient drones or rhythmic pulses, Mercury's sounds are meticulously crafted to provide unparalleled depth and clarity, making it ideal for cinematic scores and experimental music alike.
Premium Build for Seamless Usability
Hosted within Spitfire Audio's Solar interface, Mercury offers intuitive navigation and powerful sound-shaping tools. Designed with composers in mind, Solar features an elegant layout that ensures efficient workflow, from preset selection to advanced sound manipulation. The streamlined design incorporates customizable controls, enabling users to adjust parameters like ADSR envelopes and processing effects with precision. Built to integrate seamlessly into any production environment, Mercury's Solar engine provides the flexibility and reliability needed to realize complex musical ideas with ease.
Crafted for Cinematic Composers and Sound Designers
Spitfire Audio Mercury combines the artistry of Chas Smith's handcrafted sculptures with cutting-edge sound design tools to deliver a truly groundbreaking library. Perfect for composers seeking unique cinematic tones, Mercury offers unparalleled creative potential through its expansive textures, innovative Solar engine, and premium acoustic samples. Whether you're scoring a film or crafting experimental soundscapes, Mercury provides the tools to push boundaries and redefine your sonic palette.