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MNDALA 2: Getting To Grips With The Animistic Sound Engine From MNTRA Instruments

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Attack TechniqueAdam DouglasMarch 30, 2026
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Here’s how to get started with MANTRA’s MNDALA 2 sound engine and how to get the most out of it. There aren’t many instruments that look like MNDALA 2. The sound engine from MNTRA Instruments is a sample player like Kontakt, but it very much follows its own rules. The Perform View, emphasis on sound-morphing axes, and unique visual language offer a new way to work with sampled instruments. You may feel a little intimidated the first time you load it up but don’t worry. Once you know the lay of the land, you’ll soon be taking advantage of all of the flexible parameters that MNDALA 2 offers. MND

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