Audio Demos
Skyfire For Soundbox
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Fully tested and runs smoothly on the iPad Pro 2016.
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What is Soundbox and where can I download it?
Soundbox is a versatile and fully customizable MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) sampler developed by Audiomodern, designed to introduce cutting-edge virtual instruments with enhanced power and flexibility. Serving as an all-in-one musical platform, it features modular effects, LFO sections and a vector engine for dynamic sound design. Soundbox is available as a free engine, with the option to purchase additional instrument libraries and supports platforms including macOS, Windows PC and iPadOS.
IMPORTANT: All Kompose Audio Soundbox Packs work with the free Soundbox player.
Click here to download the free Soundbox player.
How do I download and install Soundbox packs?
After you complete your order, you’ll see a Download button on the thank you page. Just click the button to download your product.
You will also receive an email with a download link.
Additionally, click on My Downloads in the menu, go to your order and click the Download button there.
How to install Soundbox packs?
Open Soundbox, click on User Sounds, then click on Import Pack and select the .sbpack file that you have downloaded, click open and that's it!
What software and hardware do I need to use a Soundbox pack?
To use a Soundbox pack, you’ll need the following:
- A MIDI controller keyboard
- A DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
- A compatible desktop computer or iPad
Important things to know:
- Soundbox is not a music streaming service – it doesn’t include pre-made music.
- It’s a virtual instrument, designed to help musicians create their own music.
- Soundbox doesn’t record audio on its own. To record your music, you’ll need to use it inside a DAW.
Click here to learn more about DAWs.
Important information for iPad users
Our Soundbox packs are exclusively available through the Kompose Audio website and cannot be purchased via the Apple App Store.
Once you've completed your purchase, log in to your Kompose Audio account on your iPad. Go to My Downloads and download your Soundbox pack.
Next, open the Soundbox app, tap User Sounds, then select Import Pack. Choose the .sbpack file you just downloaded, tap Open, and you're all set!
For example, if you’ve purchased the Lumen pack, you’ll see a file named Lumen.sbpack. That’s the file you’ll import into Soundbox.
Soundbox Pack
Skyfire is available for both Soundbox and Kontakt. When you purchase Skyfire, you’ll receive both the Soundbox and Kontakt versions in your download.
Click here to explore the included Kontakt version of Skyfire.
The Supermarine Spitfire - Sonically Reimagined
Skyfire began with a single vision - to capture the power, beauty, and spirit of the Supermarine Spitfire and transform it into a living, breathing musical instrument.
Earlier this year, the incredible team at Spitfires.com kindly welcomed us to Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Devon, where we recorded two of their legendary aircraft - the Supermarine Spitfire SM520 (G-ILDA) and the Supermarine Spitfire TR9 BS410 (G-TCHI). Standing on the runway as their Rolls-Royce Merlin 66 engines ignited was an unforgettable moment - a sound that carried both the raw strength and the soul of history. We captured every detail: the engine starts, the taxi rolls, the take-offs, the landings, and the thunderous fly-pasts that shook the air.
BS410, built in 1942, saw active combat with No. 315 (Polish) Squadron, flying thirty-five operational sorties over occupied Europe. Lost in service and buried for decades, it was later excavated and meticulously rebuilt as a TR9 two-seat trainer, now registered G-TCHI. The aircraft still takes to the skies today - not as a museum piece, but as a living embodiment of courage, craftsmanship, and restoration.
SM520 was built at the Castle Bromwich factory in 1944 and delivered too late to see combat, later serving with the South African Air Force in a training capacity. After years of service, it was eventually retired and left to decay - a silent relic of aviation history - until its remains were rediscovered and lovingly restored to flying condition. Every element, from its airframe to the distinctive roar of its Rolls-Royce Merlin 66 engine, was brought back to life. Now flying once again under the registration G-ILDA, SM520 stands as a remarkable testament to the endurance and beauty of the Supermarine Spitfire.
Proud to Support the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund
Kompose Audio will donate £1 per download of Skyfire to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund (registered charity in England and Wales (1081009) and in Scotland (SC038109). For further information about the charity please go to their website at rafbf.org. This donation is £1 before fees and taxes, ensuring the RAF Benevolent Fund receives the full amount.
Download for Desktop
Mac OS and PC Windows
VST3 • AU • AAX & Standalone
Download for iPad Pro
Fully tested and runs smoothly on the iPad Pro 2016.
The Sonic Heartbeat of a Legend
At the heart of both aircraft lies the Rolls-Royce Merlin 66 - an engine whose sound is unlike anything else on Earth. Its growl isn’t merely mechanical; it’s alive, breathing, and deeply expressive. As it rises through the throttle, the tone transforms from a low, chest-shaking rumble into a soaring, harmonic roar that seems to split the sky itself.
The Merlin 66’s unique character comes from its supercharged V12 design - twelve cylinders working in perfect symmetry to produce a sound that is equal parts music and power. It’s this unmistakable voice, equal measures beauty and ferocity, that became the soul of Skyfire. When captured, stretched, and sculpted inside Kontakt, those harmonics reveal an almost string-like resonance - the sound of flight, history, and human achievement, reborn in tone.
Photo by Mark Hillier (Head of Operations Spitfires.com)
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From Kontakt to Soundbox
Inside Skyfire, you’ll find three core layers. The first two were originally created from the raw recordings of the Supermarine Spitfires - looped fragments of engine tone that were shaped and processed in Kontakt using tools such as the Tone Machine and Wavetable engines. These layers were then faithfully duplicated and adapted for Soundbox. The third layer is derived from our analog synths, including the Arturia PolyBrute, MiniBrute, and Behringer Poly-D, adding depth and cinematic warmth to the instrument.
Blended together, these elements create something truly special: a fusion of mechanical grace and human expression. The Supermarine Spitfire layers resonate with a haunting, almost string-like quality, while the analog synths bring warmth, movement, and harmonic depth - giving the instrument both power and soul.
Skyfire isn’t just another virtual instrument - it’s a tribute to resilience, innovation, and the unmistakable sound of freedom. A piece of history, reimagined in sound.
The Rolls-Royce Merlin 66 engine - Infused With Analog Grit
The power behind Skyfire comes not only from the unmistakable voice of the Rolls-Royce Merlin 66 engine, but also from the rich, evolving tones of three stunning analog synths - the Arturia PolyBrute, MiniBrute, and Behringer Poly-D. When these worlds collide, something extraordinary happens: the raw spirit of flight merges with the warmth of analog circuitry, creating a sound that is at once mechanical, emotional, and endlessly cinematic.
Arturia and PolyBrute/MiniBrute are trademarks of Arturia. Behringer and Poly-D are trademarks of Music Tribe. All product names used are for identification purposes only and do not imply endorsement.
Video Footage and Photo Credits
Spitfire engine photo and Spitfire footage featured in the trailer are credited to Mark Hillier (Head of Operations, Spitfires.com).
Mark Hillier is Head of Operations at Spitfires.com. He has a deep knowledge of the history of the RAF, with a particular focus on the Second World War. He is also a qualified pilot, having flown for more than thirty years as an instructor and PPL pilot.
Made for the Free Soundbox Player
Important: Kompose Audio Soundbox packs work fully with the Soundbox player, except for the Sample & Mapping editor, which is for importing and editing your own sounds. To unlock this feature, enter the license key from any Audiomodern Soundbox instrument in the settings tab. Once unlocked, it stays active forever and includes free lifetime updates.
MPE & Multi-touch demonstration
Soundbox supports MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) and is also Multi-touch enabled, making it one of the very few audio samplers offering both MPE and full multi-touch support.
Technical Information
Please carefully read the system requirements before purchasing this product.
Soundbox Requirements
Platforms Supported
Mac OS 10.14 and up (including Native Apple Silicon M1 and higher compatibility). PC Windows 10 and newer.
Plugin Formats
VST3 • AU • AAX & Standalone for Windows & macOS
AUv3 & Standalone for iPadOS
DAWS Supported
All major DAWs, including Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Bitwig, Reaper, Reason etc.
