Cinematic Cells: Solo Cello is a curated sample pack of lyrical, modal cello phrases for cinematic scoring.
​Delivered as WAV audio files, ready to be dragged directly into your DAW and shaped as part of your composition.
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Each phrase is a musical cell.
Flexible, expressive, and adaptable to story and harmony.
Recorded as Musical Gestures
Performed by Sergio Rabello
Lyrical & Modal by Design
Modes communicate emotion instantly.
Often before harmony or orchestration fully develops.
In cinematic music, sound supports story, character, and emotion.
Modal harmony adds emotional color without predictability or forced resolution.
You don't need to think in theory.
You choose the feeling.
Why modes matter in cinematic music
Instant emotional identity
Support long-form storytelling
Flexible under changing harmony and picture
Each phrase is performed with a clear character.
Emotional control without harmonic rigidity.
Designed for Real-World Scoring
All content is delivered as high-quality WAV files.
Ready for any DAW.
How composers and producers use Cinematic Cells
From musical idea to finished cue.
Start a cue with a single phrase and build harmony around it
Layer phrases over drones or pads
Use quietly under dialogue for emotional depth
Stretch, edit, and transpose phrases to fit picture
Listen to Cinematic Cells in context
Modal Color System
Files are organized by emotional and modal color, not just by key.
Emotional Core: Aeolian (Natural Minor)
Sadness • Introspection • Vulnerability • Human weight
Perfect for drama, loss, reflection, and intimate emotional scenes.
Warm Minor Color: Dorian / Mixolydian
Warmth • Movement • Resilience • Subtle hope
Ideal for cues that move forward emotionally without becoming dark.
Bright Tension Color: Lydian
Expansion • Curiosity • Wonder • Discovery
Great for sci-fi, fantasy, revelation, and moments of openness.
Dark Instability: Phrygian
Threat • Unease • Instability • Mystery
Designed for suspense, danger, and psychological tension.
122 MUSICAL CELLS.
Focused on purpose.
Each phrase exists because it serves a clear musical function.
Not to inflate numbers.
Instead of browsing thousands of similar files, you get:
Immediate emotional clarity
Fast access to usable ideas
A workflow built to finish cues
This pack is designed to help you write music,
not collect sounds.
All phrases are available in the following tonal centers:​
C D E F G A
Chosen because they:
Cover the cello’s full expressive register
Match the most common cinematic keys
Minimize extreme pitch-shifting
Preserve tone, weight, and musical character
Who Is This Pack For?
Built for professionals who need results fast, without sacrificing musical depth.
Film, TV, game, and trailer composers who need expressive solo cello phrases
Filmmakers and producers looking for organic, cinematic cello material that supports storytelling
Composers who value musical intention over sheer quantity
Professionals who want a focused, well-organized sample pack instead of bloated collections
What's Included
122 WAV files
Lyrical & modal solo cello phrases
Tonal centers: C, D, E, F, G, A
Organized by emotional and modal color
Compatible with any DAW
$15
Regular price: $19
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a virtual instrument or a plugin?
No. Cinematic Cells: Solo Cello is a sample pack delivered as WAV audio files. You drag the files directly into your DAW timeline and shape them as part of your composition. There is no plugin, no Kontakt instrument, and no additional software required.
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How do I download my files after purchase?
To download your product, you’ll need to use the Pulse Downloader.
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​Download and install Pulse Downloader here.
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Open the Pulse app and log in (or create a free account if you don’t have one).
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Click “Redeem”, and paste the code found in the email sent by Pulse Team.
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The product will appear in your library — just hit download.
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Do I need to understand music theory or modes to use this pack?
No. Modes are used here as emotional colors, not as theory exercises. You don’t need to think in scales, modal names, or harmonic rules. You simply choose phrases based on how they feel and adapt them to your cue.
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Why are modes important in cinematic music?
Modes help communicate emotion and mood instantly, often without sounding predictable or overly resolved. This is why they are so widely used in film, TV, and game scoring. In this pack, modes guide emotional direction, not complexity.
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Will everyone sound the same if they use this pack?
No. These phrases are designed as musical starting points, not finished cues. How they sound in the final music depends entirely on how you use them. Timing, harmony, orchestration, layering, processing, tempo, context, and narrative placement all shape the final result. Two composers can start from the same phrase and end up with completely different music. This pack supports your musical voice. It does not replace it.
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How many files are included?
The pack includes 122 high-quality WAV files. Each file is a lyrical, expressive solo cello phrase, carefully curated for real-world cinematic scoring.
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Which keys are included?
The phrases are available in the following tonal centers: C, D, E, F, G, and A. These tonal centers were chosen to cover the cello’s expressive range and the most practical keys used in cinematic music, while minimizing extreme pitch-shifting.​​
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Can I use these sounds in commercial projects?
Yes. You are free to use the sounds in both commercial and non-commercial projects, including films, games, videos, and client work. You may not redistribute, resell, or share the raw audio files.
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