BOCS Bundle is a Kontakt library inspired by Boards of Canada, offering 55 dusty, dreamlike patches across three volumes, with blending and modulation controls for creating evolving vintage synth sounds.
Purpose and Inspiration
BOCS Bundle brings the elusive Boards of Canada aesthetic into Kontakt, built from recordings that mimic the duo’s methods using vintage analog synths, four-track recorders, valve amps, and VHS units. The result is a collection of dirty, dusty, dreamlike textures rather than pristine imitations.
This bundle compiles three volumes into one package, giving you a broad palette of patches that stay true to the source material. The sounds are crafted for authenticity, capturing the warm, worn character that defines the genre, and are ready for blending or use as standalone instruments.
Key Capabilities
Each of the 55 patches is built around two sound modules in the Kontakt interface, with a blend control that lets you crossfade between them. You can drop module two’s volume to use a patch as a single sound, or layer any two samples from the collection to create new hybrids.
Beyond blending, you get adjustable volume, attack, release, and high or low pass filters. Modulation controls allow any parameter to change over time, enabling slow filter sweeps, oscillating micro-tuning, or animated panning and movement across the stereo field, all adjustable in real time.
Workflow and Control
The two-module design keeps blending intuitive: select a base patch, layer a second sound, then use the mix control to find the perfect balance. Filters shape the tone, while envelopes adjust how each layer responds to your playing, giving you hands-on control over the final character.
Modulation adds motion and life, letting you automate parameters for evolving textures. Whether you want a gradual sweep or rhythmic oscillation, the controls respond in real time, making it easy to craft dynamic performances without diving into complex menus.
Practical Applications
These sounds suit ambient, downtempo, and electronic productions where vintage character is essential. Use them for pads, leads, or textural layers in tracks that need a nostalgic, analog warmth. The blend feature lets you morph between timbres, ideal for transitions or evolving backdrops.
Because the wav files are open, you can export them to other software for further manipulation, such as chopping, pitch shifting, or resampling. This flexibility makes the bundle useful for sound design, film scoring, or any project seeking a distinctive retro-futuristic vibe.
Key features
- 55 patches from three volumes in one bundle
- Two sound modules per patch with blend control
- Volume, attack, release, and filter adjustments
- Modulation controls for time-based parameter changes
- Includes open wav files for use in other applications
Best for
Best for producers and sound designers crafting ambient, downtempo, or electronic music who want authentic Boards of Canada-style textures with flexible blending and modulation. Its dusty, dreamlike character also suits film scoring and vintage-inspired sound design, offering hands-on control for evolving, analog-sounding layers.