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.
Our short documentary, "Sonic Explorations" explores the storied history of Lisa Bella Donna and the ARP 2600 synthesizer.
unexpected yet comforting soundscapes
This comprehensive library of unexpected yet comforting soundscapes built the foundation of Lisa's latest album, Hysteresis.
Give it a listen for some inspiration, then strap in and begin your own expedition. Here's what's included:
- 4 Basses
- 22 Generative presets
- 12 Pad/Strings
- 10 Leads
- 5 Brass
- 3 Plucks
- 5 Keys
- 4 Rhythm presets
LISTEN TO THE DEMO
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.
Sample the entirety of the Sonic Explorations preset expansion pack on SoundCloud:
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
MAC
Windows 10 (21H2) - Windows 11 (21H2)
macOS 12 Monterey - macOS 14 Sonoma (ARM compatible)
500 MB free disk space
500 MB free disk space
4GB RAM (8GB recommended)
4GB RAM (8GB recommended)
Dual Core 2.5GHz CPU
Dual Core 2.5GHz CPU
VST 2/3 compatible host
VST 2/3 compatible host
AAX plugin compatible host
AAX plugin compatible host
AU plugin compatible host
TRY IT FREE
Download the 10-day trial of TimewARP 2600 desktop: VST, AU, or AAX
For more information on Alan R. Pearlman and his pioneering work, please visit the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation website:
