Soundtrack Formulas

Soundtrack Formulas is a practical guide for composers who want to create powerful music for film and TV. With checklists and techniques for 9 genres (action, drama, suspense, fantasy, and more), this PDF also includes virtual instrument suggestions and DAW templates. Perfect for crafting emotional scores without a pro studio. Created by award-winning composer and university professor Filipe Leitão.

Content
✔️ 40-page, straight-to-the-point guide in PDF - Easily access the key information you need.

✔️ Checklists - Easy-to-follow recipes for composing captivating soundtracks.

✔️ Includes formulas for 9 genres - action, adventure, drama, comedy, romantic comedy, dramedy, romance, suspense, and fantasy.

✔️ Soundtrack references for each genre to inspire you as you apply the formulas.

✔️ List of suggested sample libraries for each genre, including several free options.
FAQ
What is Soundtrack Formulas?

A practical guide to help you create professional soundtracks for film, games, and media—featuring step-by-step formulas, tips, and examples across 9 cinematic genres.

Who is it for?

Composers and musicians of all levels who want to master the emotional and technical side of soundtrack creation.

Which genres are covered?

Action, Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Romance, Suspense, Fantasy, Romantic Comedy, and Dramatic Comedy—with techniques, instrumentation, and emotional cues for each.

Do I need expensive gear or formal training?

Nope. It’s beginner-friendly and includes free tool recommendations. No studio or advanced knowledge required.

How is it different from other resources?

It’s not theory-heavy—it’s a hands-on recipe book with ready-to-use formulas you can apply right away.

What’s the format?

A 40-page digital PDF, available instantly after purchase—easy to read, follow, and revisit anytime.

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Videos

Unleash dark atmospheres.

Score without limits.

✔️ EVOLVING CINEMATIC TEXTURES

Shape immersive soundscapes with layered drones, dissonance, and rich atmospheric tones — perfect for suspense, sci-fi, drama, and action.

✔️ TEMPO-SYNCED MOTION ELEMENTS

Inject energy and tension with rhythmic textures, eerie loops, and evolving motion layers that follow your project’s BPM.

✔️ REAL-TIME TENSION CONTROL

The Tension knob adds an extra dissonant layer, intensifying the mood instantly with a single twist.

✔️ FLEXIBLE MODULATION CONTROLS

Control motion and tone with LFO, HPF, LPF, and shaping parameters like Attack and Release for expressive transitions.

✔️ BUILT-IN DISTORTION AND REVERB

Add punch and space with built-in Grit (distortion) and Reverb — no extra plugins needed.

✔️ HYBRID-SCORING READY

Ideal for suspense, thriller, and modern action — Eclipse blends traditional scoring elements with bold sound design.

Discover the power of Eclipse for modern scoring

Listen to the tension unfold.

Eclipse in action: creating a cinematic track from scratch

Explore Eclipse’s cinematic textures and dissonant layers

Specifications

Requires the FULL version of Kontakt 7.10.7 or higher, and will NOT run on Kontakt Player.
2 NKI instruments.
Download size: 2.3 GB
Watermarked product by Pulse downloader

FAQ

What software do I need to use this library?

You’ll need the FULL version of Native Instruments Kontakt 7.10.7 or higher. The free Kontakt Player is not supported.

How do I open Eclipse in Kontakt?

Eclipse is a non-Player library, so it won’t appear in the Libraries tab in Kontakt. To use it, simply open Kontakt, go to the Files tab, and manually load the .nki files from the folder where the library was installed.

Is this library compatible with all DAWs?

Yes! As long as your DAW supports Kontakt as a plugin, you can use this library in software like Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, FL Studio, Reaper, and more.

How do I get my files after purchase?

After checkout, you’ll receive an email from our partner Pulse with instructions on how to download your product.