Modern tools for cinematic composers and sound designers

About Us

Boutique plugins and sounds built by a composer, for composers

Audio Rift is a boutique VST plugins and samples company built by trailer music composer Nick Road. He is best known for creating music used in trailers for Avengers: Infinity War, Black Widow,  Falcon And Winter Soldier, Star Wars : Rise of the Skywalker, X-Men, Call of Duty: BlackOps, Wonder Woman, Blade Runner, Dunkirk, Deadpool, and many more movie campaigns. He has also composed scores for TV shows, documentaries, games and commercials.Behind the scenes, professional backend support is covered by the AudioLoom team, whose years of experience help keep the product pipeline reliable and quality-focused.

Nick Road portrait
Nick Road

Founder, trailer music composer, and creative lead behind Audio Rift.

Our Mission

To create focused cinematic plugins and samples that help composers move from first idea to finished cue faster — with tools shaped by Nick Road’s real trailer-music workflow.

Our Vision

Audio Rift stays boutique, intentional, and composer-led: every release should feel practical, cinematic, and ready for deadline-driven trailer, promo, and score work.

Our Focus

We focus on dramatic sound sources, playable presets, and sample content that adds motion, impact, tension, and emotional detail without slowing down the session.

We Believe In

  • Creativity

  • Expression

  • Individuality

  • Innovation

  • Creativity

  • Quality

  • Beauty

  • Customization

  • Personalization

  • Inspiration

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Be a part of our community and stay updated with exclusive news.

New Template Release

Discounts and Offers

Major Updates

No spam, just genuine updates!

Stay Updated with Us

Be a part of our community and stay updated with exclusive news.

New Template Release

Discounts and Offers

Major Updates

No spam, just genuine updates!

Testimonials

What People Say

  • Apr 30, 2026

    I used it on a trailer pulse and the whole mix started breathing. Great plugins usually save time; this one also gives you new ideas.

    Jonas Mire

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  • Apr 14, 2026

    This plugin turns simple harmonic beds into something cinematic and strange. It makes me wonder how I scored ambient transitions without it.

    Noah Vale

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  • Apr 03, 2026

    The textures are ridiculously playable. I can sketch a cue, automate a few parameters, and suddenly it sounds like a custom instrument built for the film.

    Elias Ren

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  • Apr 12, 2026

    The presets are not filler. They feel like starting points from someone who actually writes cues, layers tension, and understands dramatic space.

    Sofia Trent

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  • Jun 04, 2026

    Clean interface, wild depth. I can stay in writing mode instead of disappearing into technical menus, which is everything on a tight score.

    Owen Lyric

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  • Jun 02, 2026

    It sits between sound design and composition perfectly. One instance gave my piano motif a completely different emotional gravity.

    Camille Rook

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  • Apr 22, 2026

    Audio Rift has that rare ‘composer tool’ feeling — fast enough for deadlines, deep enough to surprise you after midnight.

    Iris Kade

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  • Apr 24, 2026

    I dropped it under a string ostinato and immediately had that ‘where has this been?’ moment. The movement feels alive without stealing the scene.

    Mara Voss

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  • Mar 25, 2026

    I thought I knew the cue direction, then ran Audio Rift through the bus and rewrote the entire second act. That’s a good problem.

    Luca Soren

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  • Jun 03, 2026

    The plugin makes small gestures feel huge — breaths, swells, broken tails. Exactly the kind of detail composers chase for hours.

    Nadia Pike

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  • May 05, 2026

    There’s a beautiful unpredictability in the modulation. I keep opening sessions just to hear what else the plugin wants to become.

    Theo Arden

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  • May 20, 2026

    It sounds expensive in the best way: layered, unstable, cinematic. I’m already printing stems from it before the director asks.

    Vera Ash

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General FAQ’s

General FAQ’s

Answers to commonly asked questions about our templates, services, and purchasing process.

Answers to commonly asked questions about our templates, services, and purchasing process.

How many computers can I activate my license on?

Each license can be activated on up to 3 personal computers belonging to the same user. This allows you to work seamlessly between your studio, laptop, and mobile setup.

Do I need an iLok USB dongle?

Can I transfer my license to another computer?

Which plugin formats and operating system are supported?

Do your plugins support Apple Silicon natively?

Will I receive free updates?

Can I upgrade to future versions?

Is an internet connection required?

What happens if I replace my computer?

I can't activate my plugin.

I found a bug or have a feature request.

Still need help?

How many computers can I activate my license on?

Each license can be activated on up to 3 personal computers belonging to the same user. This allows you to work seamlessly between your studio, laptop, and mobile setup.

Do I need an iLok USB dongle?

Can I transfer my license to another computer?

Which plugin formats and operating system are supported?

Do your plugins support Apple Silicon natively?

Will I receive free updates?

Can I upgrade to future versions?

Is an internet connection required?

What happens if I replace my computer?

I can't activate my plugin.

I found a bug or have a feature request.

Still need help?

Legal & Payment FAQ’s

Legal & Payment FAQ’s

Clear answers about plugin licenses, sample-pack use, payments, downloads, refunds, and support for Audiorift products.

Clear answers about plugin licenses, sample-pack use, payments, downloads, refunds, and support for Audiorift products.

Can I use Audiorift sounds in commercial music?

Yes. You can use Audiorift plugins, samples, presets, and processed outputs in your own commercial music, trailer cues, films, games, ads, and client projects.

Can I resell or share the raw samples?

Is payment secure on your website?

What happens after purchase?

Do you offer refunds?