Frequently Asked Questions

Dissonant Witchcraft sound libraries and preset packs are handcrafted for hardware synthesizers and samplers, including Digitone II, Digitone, Digitakt II, Digitakt, Syntakt, Tonverk, Analog Four and ASM Hydrasynth – alongside universal WAV sample packs for any sampler and software synthesizers such as Arturia Pigments.

Use the filters on the start page to narrow the packs down by type, platform and genre. Every product page lists the compatible hardware and, where relevant, firmware requirements.

Yes. Hydrasynth Noise Alchemy is compatible with all ASM Hydrasynth models – Explorer, Keyboard, Deluxe and Desktop. Every Hydrasynth has exactly the same sound engine and loads the same patches, so the sounds are identical whichever model you own.

The patches respond to aftertouch (including polyphonic aftertouch on the models that offer it) and the mod wheel, and every patch comes with extensive macro control that can turn a sound completely upside down with a single knob.

To load the patches onto your synth, use the Hydrasynth Manager, which is included with the firmware download from ASM. More details and audio demos are on the Hydrasynth Noise Alchemy page.

Both platforms are established, secure marketplaces for digital downloads. They process your payment safely and give you a back-end from which you can download your files again, including updates of a pack.

Gumroad deducts a 10% fee from every sale, so Ko-fi is the better choice if you want more of your payment to reach the creator.

No. Instead of running sales, I price every sound pack low from the start, so the regular price is already the sale price. This keeps the entry barrier low for everyone and spares you the countdown timers, fake “limited-time” offers and Black Friday hype that nobody enjoys. Buy the sounds when you need them, not when a timer tells you to.

Orders are processed securely via Ko-fi or Gumroad. Right after checkout you receive an immediate digital download link. Every pack includes a simple installation guide and useful tips, so you can load the presets, patterns and samples onto your device, for example with Elektron Transfer.

Check your e-mails: after a purchase, Ko-fi and Gumroad send you a link to retrieve your downloads. Updates, such as additional sounds or bonus patterns, are delivered through the same platform, so you can always download the current version of your pack from there.

Check that your Elektron device has the latest official firmware installed, because older firmware versions can fail to load newer presets, projects or samples. Update the firmware and try the transfer again.

If the error message persists, send me your device model, the firmware version and the exact error text via the contact form.

Absolutely! Shoot me a message via the contact form, detailing your scope and your budget, and let's see what we can build.

Mentoring sessions are fully tailored to your goals. Key topics include subtractive synthesis, FM synthesis, in-synth mixing, hardware sequencing and music production in styles such as Techno and Industrial.

The complete list of topics, genres and supported synthesizers, as well as pricing and the payment and refund policy, is on the Lessons / About page.

Lessons are held 1-on-1 online via Discord or a service of your choice. To book a private session, use the contact form on this website and include a quick note about your current setup, a few of your tracks, the sounds you aspire to and your learning goals. Schedules are aligned individually to build a custom learning path for you.

Yes. Whether you are learning your first hardware synthesizer or exploring FM synthesis, each session adapts directly to your experience level.

You can listen to and purchase my original music releases on Bandcamp. More about my music is on jeanneartemis.com and catenationofficial.com. For hardware jam sessions and live recordings, visit my YouTube channel.

High-resolution press photos and biography materials are available in the Press Kit section on jeanneartemis.com and catenationofficial.com. For booking requests, use the dedicated contact forms on those websites or the contact form here.

Yes. Every sample, sound and preset sold on Dissonant Witchcraft is 100% royalty-free. You can use them in commercial music releases, Spotify streams, live performance sets, film scoring, game audio and media production without paying any extra royalties or clearing additional licenses.

The included patterns are a bonus and provided for educational purposes only.

Yes. You are granted a license to use all presets and audio samples in both commercial and non-commercial projects, provided they are incorporated into a complete music composition, such as a finished song.

All synth presets and audio samples remain the intellectual property of Dissonant Witchcraft. By purchasing a pack you acquire a license to use the sounds, not the copyright itself.

No. You may not re-use, modify or isolate the sounds or presets to build competing sample packs, sound libraries, software instruments or standalone sound effect collections.

No. You may not sell, share, trade or distribute any of the preset files or audio samples; they are licensed exclusively to you.

The license is non-transferable: if you sell or pass on the underlying hardware device, all installed or loaded presets and audio content must be completely removed from the device first, otherwise the license is violated.

No. Using any files from a pack to train, fine-tune or model AI or machine learning algorithms is strictly prohibited.

Yes. Purchasing or downloading a pack constitutes full agreement to these terms of use.