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Caligo Creative Kit [OUT NOW]

It’s my first work that feels this personal. Caligo is a collection of fragments from my own experiences — fragments that can find their way into your music and maybe help someone else as they helped me

[ Analog Lab Presets, Samples, Phrases, Drum loops and many other sounds ]

available at estheticgloom.shop // link in bio

to get short version of the kit:
1) save this post
2) repost to stories & tag me

all visuals made by @nightrdd

also big thanks for preview to @akiwassup @nightrdd @skinnydragbeats @cxnnr_____1.1 @lostfvcelive @acculbed @akvri__ @mkz.prod by @estheticgloom

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5 months ago

forever grateful for everything that happened to me by @estheticgloom

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Must-have plugins for your Dark melodies

Here are a few plugin chains I use to turn simple synth, pad, or texture sounds into darker, grittier, and more aggressive elements.

If you’re looking for dark phrases and one-shots, use code DARK35 on any kit or bundle from my Core Collection — link in bio.

all visuals made by @nightrdd

1. Distorted Textures

Use any texture or dirty pad (Omnisphere, Pure Lo-fi) + distortion + multi-effect reverb + analog delay (with low mix level)

DIST OPAMP-21 + Magic Dice (or AIR Sprite) + Delay TAPE-201 (or PrimalTap or EchoBoy)

Distortion can bring out subtle details, add resonance, and give quiet textures more character. Reverb and delay add space while slightly blurring the sound.

For a harsher, more aggressive result, move the distortion to the end of the chain.

2. Modulated Analog Chords

Make a 3–4 note synth-pad chord (CS-80, Prophet, Korg MS-20, Matrix-12) + pedals + saturation

MF-102S ring modulator (any other Moogerfooger effect) + Devil-Loc (Decapitator, Saturn)

Modulation adds movement and dynamics even to a simple chord or melody. Saturation or distortion then brings out the frequencies and makes the sound more aggressive.

3. Glitched Melody Layers

Strings or a high-octave synth pad (AUGMENTED Strings, Matrix-12) + analog delay + glitch effect.

PrimalTap (Tape-201, DualDelayX) + Rumor (Cymatics Illusion)

Use a delay with modulation to make the source more interesting and less static. Then add Rumor or Cymatics Illusion.

The result can work as an atmospheric layer underneath the main melody—or as a slightly altered version of the original pattern to add variation to the mix.

Warmtone — my go-to when I want to age a sound or create a cassette-like texture. Sometimes I even use it on the master.
POLYFREQ — one of the best free synths for aggressive, near-analog sounds.
Pure Lo-fi — a great plugin from the Arturia bundle for sad, dark, and melancholic moods. It is also perfect for sound-designing interesting one-shots.

If you’re looking for dark phrases and one-shots, use code DARK35 on any kit or bundle from my Core Collection — link in bio.

Also, share your favorite plugin chains for dark production in by @estheticgloom

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23 days ago

@slxmgucci - end up on a shirt, just need a clever motif
4. take us 2 da afterlife [w @sxmpra ]
co-produced by me

should I make breakdown for this one? by @estheticgloom

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2 months ago

RECENT SNIPPETS // WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE?

[horror] sample chops this month

1. @slxmgucci co-produced me
2. @gutterboysouz produced me, @vexd.soul & @jatekone
3. @soap.v produced by me by @estheticgloom

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3 months ago

@slxmgucci - sendmeone 2k26
3. Demoitis [ w @99zedxo & @salivagrey ]
co-produced by me by @estheticgloom

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2 months ago

I'm waiting for new werwulf movie [ w/ @cxnnr_____1.1 ]

#vhs #darkmusic #scrim #g59 by @estheticgloom

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3 months ago

This could be one of the first posts in a “the concept behind” series, because most of my kits have their own lore — and it may not be obvious at first glance

In this post, I tried to reveal what CRT CULT is really about. If you’re not with us yet, comment “Initiation”

Special thanks to @nightrdd for visuals

#crtcult #analog #musicproducers #productiontips by @estheticgloom

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3 months ago

The night forest isn't my only favorite location

Made a short outdoor session and worked on some new ideas with Caligo

It's already been a month since this kit came out, huge thanks to everyone who bought or downloaded it. Don't hesitate to tag me or send me a DM — it's always a pleasure to hear what you create with my sounds and how my ideas take shape in some else's music

- estheticgloom // CRT CULT by @estheticgloom

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4 months ago

SYNTH STASH VOL. 3

[ALL FREE COPIES GONE]

110 SOUNDS [PHRASES, ONESHOTS, ACCENTS]

EVERYTHING RECORDED USING ANALOG HARDWARE SYNTHS

ALSO FULL RECORDING SESSIONS INCLUDED

available at estheticgloom.shop

#analog #synth

PHRASES

ONESHOTS

ACCENTS by @estheticgloom

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4 months ago

@scarlxrd — All Fxr Nxthing
4. abandxned
produced by me & @prodezrah
6. Neglect
produced by me & @prodezrah

Both samples started as ideas for my regular reels and turned out in crazy tracks. The “abandxned” one made using only one sound, another proof that you don't need anything besides your creativity to make music

Thanks to @scarlxrd & @prodezrah for trusting my vision

- estheticgloom // CRT CULT

#crtcult #lxrdfam by @estheticgloom

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