Foleysoft, a leading provider of innovative audio production tools, is excited to introduce Foleysoft Footsteps, a groundbreaking sample library designed for Native Instruments’ free KONTAKT 6 PLAYER plug-in. This revolutionary library redefines foley footsteps for film and television production, offering an extensive array of features and customization options to enhance the authenticity of every sonic footstep experience. Foleysoft Footsteps is available starting October 31.
Foleysoft Footsteps is not just a sample library; it’s a cutting-edge tool that takes foley footsteps in film and television to a new level of authenticity. The comprehensive collection includes six types of footwear: BAREFOOT, SANDALS, SNEAKERS, WOMEN HEEL, MEN HEEL, and BOOTS, all powered by a six-layer engine. It boasts an impressive selection of 14 different surfaces, including ASPHALT, CARPET, GRASS, GRAVEL, LEAVES, HARDWOOD, METAL, PLANKS, ROCKS, SNOW, and DIRT. This extensive range empowers editors and sound designers to effortlessly create lifelike footstep sounds that perfectly match onscreen action. Foleysoft Footsteps offers full step, heel step, and front step samples with walk, pace, run, and scuff options for all footwear types on all surfaces.
Developed by Los Angeles post-production professionals with extensive experience working in the television industry for major network players such as Disney, Fox, Sony, and Universal, Foleysoft Footsteps brings several innovative features to the table. It provides separate trigger options for using the front sample independently from the heel sample for each step, offering increased variety and realism. This feature sets Foleysoft Footsteps apart from the competition, making it a valuable tool for sound professionals.
Foleysoft Footsteps includes built-in EQUALIZER, COMPRESSOR, and REVERB effects for each footstep type. This allows users to have immediate control over tonal balance, dynamics, and spatial characteristics, streamlining their workflow and ensuring seamless integration with other audio elements. The library offers four distinct microphone positions—CLOSE, MID, ROOM, and FAR—enabling sound designers to precisely tailor the footsteps’ character and spatial positioning within the mix. This versatility adds depth and realism to audio production, providing an extensive range of step variations when working with Foleysoft Footsteps.
Another standout feature of Foleysoft Footsteps is its seven separate CLOTH sound options for every footwear type. From COTTON to JEANS and even CHAIN LEATHER, these options complement a character’s onscreen attire, enhancing the scene’s realism by accurately capturing the additional audio textures associated with different clothing materials.
Foleysoft Footsteps is designed to cater to anyone involved in post-production audio work, making it suitable for sound designers working on indie films or low-budget television shows. It’s also a valuable tool for big-budget television production teams working under tight schedules. Additionally, after a film or television show is mixed, a Fully-Filled M&E (Music & Effects) mix is created for international dubbing. This mix often lacks natural sound effects like footsteps, which need to be recreated to match the original sound. Foleysoft Footsteps is invaluable for filling in these missing audio elements.
Foleysoft Footsteps offers a hassle-free experience without technical or licensing issues. It is a royalty-free sample library, meaning users can purchase it once and use it indefinitely with a single license that covers both individuals and studios. The library is compatible with Native Instruments’ free KONTAKT 6 PLAYER plug-in, designed to host various sample-based instruments, and works seamlessly with any DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). It also supports MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) hardware and software, allowing users to trigger step samples from a hardware controller or mobile applications. Foleysoft even provides a convenient template for MIDI Kinetics’ popular Lemur controller app for Android/iOS, making it effortless to trigger step samples from a tablet.
Foleysoft Footsteps is available as a revolutionary sample library for Native Instruments’ free KONTAKT 6 PLAYER plug-in at a limited-time introductory promo price of $129.99 USD. After the promotion period, it will be priced at $149.99 USD. You can purchase Foleysoft Footsteps directly from Foleysoft’s online shop here. Elevate your audio production to new heights with Foleysoft Footsteps and create the most realistic soundscapes for film and television.
