Spitfire Audio MERCURY

$149.00

Mercury by Spitfire Audio is an ultra-premium orchestral sample library that captures the full spectrum of symphonic expression with stunning realism and detail. Designed for composers and arrangers, Mercury offers a comprehensive, multi-layered collection of instruments that brings epic cinematic scores and classical compositions to life.

Description

Unearthly sounds from Hollywood's secret weapon

Mercury is Spitfire Audio’s most ambitious orchestral library to date, delivering an expansive range of instruments recorded in world-class studios with unparalleled attention to detail. Featuring meticulously captured articulations, multiple microphone perspectives, and an intuitive interface for effortless performance, Mercury transforms your compositions into immersive, emotionally charged symphonic experiences. From delicate solo passages to the full dynamic power of an orchestra, Mercury sets a new benchmark for orchestral realism and creative expression.

Mercury samples fourteen one-of-a-kind acoustic sculptures, hand-crafted by Hollywood’s premier instrument designer, Chas Smith. These creations painted the unearthly soundscapes of Dune and Interstellar, sang heroic anthems for Man of Steel and The Hunger Games, and textured terrors throughout the Saw film franchise.

All told, this collection delivers 600+ textures, tones, and pads—organic and synthesised in Solar, our new eDNA-powered plug-in.

Mercury was built with the idea that truly unique instruments should sound organic, not artificial. A bespoke collection of the most amazing, transcendent, and haunting musical textures and tones that you will ever find.

Chas Smith has managed to create artistic evocative metallic sculptures that also happen to be the secret ingredient in the iconic scores of Hans Zimmer's Interstellar, Dune and Dunkirk, and in Charlie Clouser’s Saw.

Mercury’s Solar Orbit

This library combines two dynamic forces: Mercury and Solar. One, a collection of pure, organic sounds; the other, a tool for reinventing them. The most up-to-date iteration of our eDNA technology, Solar is the host to Mercury’s organic ethereal samples and the eDNAs extensive warp and preset library.

What's included

Instruments

Bertoia

Inconel rods with aluminium resonators on a turbine blade. Inspired by Harry Bertoia.

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Dado

Machined steel plates that can spin over pickups.

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Towers

9 titanium rods, tuned to be “friendly" with each other, with titanium plates welded on each end.

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Lockheed

Titanium parts welded into a structure and a titanium sheet for the resonator.

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Mantis

Titanium parts welded into a suspended structure that rotate.

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Copper Box

Rods, plates and a folded horn resonator. Each rod is 36” long and the helix of rods continues under the resonator plates.

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Paraboloid

A titanium sheet with added rods.

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The Pez Eater

Tuned steel rods and pickups.

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Sceptre

Saw blades, plates and things that can rotate.

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Springs welded to the saw blades and stacked over pick-ups.

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Bass Tweed

Rods, a plate and strings, mounted over resonators.

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Que Lastas

Stainless steel sheet suspended by nylon chords combined with bass strings from a grand piano.

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Sonic experiments

Using various types of metals, such as Aluminium, Titanium and Stainless Steel.

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Ti & SS

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Warps

Core
The raw sounds as they were recorded

Awash
Layers of reverbs diffuse the sound and create lush atmospheres.

Cascade
Chains of delays create evolving textures with just a hint of rhythm.

Destruct
Eurorack and outboard units saturate and destroy.

Molecule
Granular effects completely rearrange and recombine the sound.

Weight
A series of sound design techniques and effects augment the low-end of the sounds

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PRODUCT SUMMARY

Authentic Acoustic Sampling: Captures the true sound and dynamics of a world-class concert piano.
Multiple Microphone Perspectives: Provides versatile spatial imaging for precise control over your mix.
Extensive Articulations: Features detailed velocity layers and expressive nuances for a lifelike performance.
Intuitive Interface: Seamlessly integrates with Kontakt for fast, creative workflow and easy sound shaping.
Ideal for Diverse Applications: Perfect for cinematic scoring, classical composition, and hybrid productions.
High-Resolution Recordings: Offers pristine audio quality that captures every subtle detail.