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Thursday, May 15, 2025

Introducing Circular – expressive polyphonic sequencer by Native Instruments


video uploads by Native Instruments

"Introducing Circular – an expressive polyphonic sequencer that transforms simple chords into evolving, cinematic textures. With four fully independent layers and deep modulation control, Circular brings rhythm, movement, and emotion to every note.

Import your own samples, or explore over 100 experimental sound sources, from felted pianos to bowed metals, all designed to move, shift, and unfold in real time."

Playlist:
1. Introducing Circular – expressive polyphonic sequencer | Native Instruments
2. Circular walkthrough – cinematic sequencing | Native Instruments
3. The sounds of Circular | Native Instruments

Press release follows:


Berlin, May 15, 2025 – Native Instruments today released Circular, a mesmerizing polyphonic sequencer that transforms a single note or chord progression into breathtaking rhythmic soundscapes. Announced at Superbooth 25 in Berlin last week, Circular can jump from sketch to score in seconds, drawing out rich and emotive cinematic sequences.

Go full circle

Starting with a single note, Circular utilizes four independent layers, each a canvas for modulation. Control pitch, filter, and effects in real-time, creating motion-rich scores with unparalleled speed and depth. Every sound was designed with polyphonic aftertouch in mind, making for an extremely expressive experience on Kontrol keyboards, and other controllers that support poly AT.

Dive into a vast library of over 160 sound sources, ranging from felted pianos and prepared guitars to hybrid synths and bowed metal. Circular's diverse palette encourages exploration, blending soft and harsh textures, acoustic and synthetic elements, and familiar and strange sounds. Add your own samples to transform them into evolving sequences.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Bit One - Ableton Live & Kontakt Pack by Cluster Sound - Demo TWO


video upload by Isotonik Studios

"Bit One for Kontakt and Ableton Live brings the vintage sound of the Crumar Bit One to modern music production. This versatile synth pack captures the essence of '80s Italo Disco and electro, offering punchy basses, electric pianos, bright string ensembles, and funky leads. With 107 multi-sampled patches, seamless loop points, and Class A gear sampling, it delivers a rich, dynamic sound perfect for electronic music enthusiasts.

Kontakt:
Primus synthesizer included
07 selectable waveforms

Ableton Live:
107 Synth Devices
6 Macro Control Templates
Device preview playback
Direct install into “Packs” section

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/b..."

Monday, May 12, 2025

HWJ Weekend Challenge - Ewok "Techno"


video upload by SynthAddict

"The Ewoks are changed by their trip on Endor as it moves toward the black hole and they start making some trippy acoustic dance music that vaguely resembles techno. :-)"

Friday, May 09, 2025

Native Instruments: Circular - SUPERBOOTH 2025


video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

Thursday, May 08, 2025

Ocean Swift Absynth Ocean Collective, Absynth5 Preset bundle - 80% Off


video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

+780 Absynth 5 Presets! Ocean Collective Bundle | Sound Design Demo

video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu



via Ocean Swift

"Absynth Ocean Collective offers a wide range of high-quality Absynth 5 presets. The collection spans across 7 unique banks featuring over 780 presets, each filled with a wide variety of melodies and effects.

Each bank included has its own personality, tone, distinct sound and spin!

Absynth Ocean Collective is a must-have for anyone who owns Native Instruments Absynth 5 and loves to explore it further.

Bringing life to a classic
Here’s a fantastic opportunity for you to dive back into Absynth! The Absynth Ocean collective has breathed new life into this classic sonic platform with a variety of fresh sounds for you to explore endlessly.

Immerse yourself in the ethereal depths of Absynth Ocean Collective and let the waves of creativity wash over you.

Absynth Ocean Collective is a great collection for limitless sound exploration.


Features:
✅ Extensive collection of 7 sound banks in bundle
✅ 785 Presets in Absynth 5 (.nabs) Format.
✅ NKS support, including audio previews when hosted in Maschine or Komplete Kontrol.

Get it at: https://oceanswift.net/product/absynth-ocean-collective/

Price: 25€ (80% discount until 1 June) (reg. 125€)"

Wednesday, May 07, 2025

SSB X-Flow FM Synthesizer


video uploads by Synthesizer Studio Berlin

Playlist (use the player controls to skip around):

1. Gnossienne no 1 X FLOW EDIT
2. X FLOW DEEP DIVE INTO XY FM
3. X FLOW TUTORIAL
4. THE POWER OF X FLOW MPE

SSB X-Flow FM Synthesizer
available at:
https://www.synthesizerstudioberlin.c...

A Revolution in Visual FM Synthesis

Experience FM synthesis like never before with the SSB X-Flow, a groundbreaking instrument for Native Instruments Reaktor.

X Flow reimagines FM with an innovative visual approach, replacing complex matrices with intuitive XY fields, putting the power of FM directly at your fingertips.

Key Features:

Visual FM Matrix:Ditch the confusing charts! X-Flow uses four XY fields to represent the FM matrix, providing a clear and direct way to shape your sound. Each operator's modulation source is visually displayed, making FM synthesis more accessible and creative.

Expressive Performance: X-Flow is designed for performance. Modulate your FM creations live with your mouse, MIDI controllers, or even with the nuanced control of Mono-, Poly-Aftertouch or MPE, for unparalleled sonic expression.

Deep Modulation Capabilities: Dive into a world of intricate sound design with extensive modulation options. X-Flow features 4 FM Envelopes per voice, 2 LFOs per voice (which can be polyphonic, monophonic, key synced or one-shot) for Pitch, Amp, and Filter modulation, and 8 XY LFOs per voice to further animate the FM matrix.

Powerful Sound Engine: X-Flow boasts a 24-voice engine with 4 operators, each offering 5 selectable waveforms (Sine, Tri, Saw, Pulse, Square). Shape your sound further with a dedicated filter section (including Low Pass and High Pass options) and an Overdrive effect for added grit and character.
(16 Voices for the MPE version)

Advanced Control: Fine-tune your sound with detailed controls including individual operator Pitch and Level, voice panning with randomization, and comprehensive Voice Mode options for polyphony, monophony, unison, and detuning.

Native Instruments expands partnerships and platforms at Superbooth 2025

Press release follows (no pics included):

Electronic music fans can try a preview of NKS sounds on Arturia hardware, and expect a glimpse at unreleased instruments at workshops from NI, iZotope, and Plugin Alliance

Berlin, Germany – May 7, 2025 – Native Instruments, alongside iZotope and Plugin Alliance, is set to drop some exciting news at SUPERBOOTH 25, taking place at FEZ-Berlin from May 8–11. From a new NKS Hardware Partner in Arturia, to Kontrol S-Series upgrades, a special PPG LEAP pack, and new plugins from iZotope and NI, there’s a lot to look forward to.

What NI is showcasing at SUPERBOOTH 25

Arturia and NI team up to announce upcoming NKS support — Arturia owners can now look forward to seamless NKS integration for the KeyLab MK3, KeyLab Essential MK3, and MiniLab controllers. SUPERBOOTH 25 attendees can preview the upcoming Arturia NKS integration live at the Native Instruments or Arturia booths.

Enhanced Ableton Live control for Kontrol S-Series MK3 — Native Instruments is previewing expanded support and hands-on control of non-NKS plug-ins and internal Ableton devices directly on the keyboard, available to all S-series MK3 owners in the coming months.

• NKS & Leap-builder Station — Experience the power of NKS in action at the Native Instruments booth, featuring seamless integration with gear from Arturia, Akai Pro, Novation, M Audio, Nektar, and Korg, alongside Native Instruments' own acclaimed products. See how NKS reduces creative friction and helps you find the perfect sound.

•Plus, get access to a special PPG Leap pack for Kontakt 8’s Leap, only available at SUPERBOOTH, to celebrate an upcoming official re-issue from Liquid Sky of two legendary PPG hardware synthesizers.

• Circular: a revolutionary Euclidean sequencing instrument — Experience Native Instruments' groundbreaking instrument a week before release. Circular transforms held notes into evolving, polyphonic patterns brimming with intricate modulation and rhythmic expression. Try it at the booth, or get a deep dive at the workshop:

• Friday, May 9, 12:00 CEST: First look: Native Instruments’ Circular - a new approach to step sequencing. Attendees will have a chance to win a copy of Circular and try it out a week before release!

• Velvet by iZotope — iZotope will showcase the brand-new Velvet plugin, a smarter de-esser for smoother vocals that splits audio into Sibilance and Tonal channels. Get hands-on with Velvet at the booth, and don't miss platinum producer Jan Van der Toorn's workshop:

• Saturday, May 10, 16:00 CEST: iZotope presents: How to mix vocals and low-end w/ Jan Van Der Toorn. Attendees will have a chance to win a copy of Circular and try it out a week before release!

• Try bx_mastering studio from Plugin Alliance — Come by our booth and try the new, free bx_mastering studio on a touchscreen, and compare it with a custom Plugin Alliance mastering chain.

Visit Native Instruments at Room H130 at SUPERBOOTH 25 to experience the future of music creation firsthand.

Monday, May 05, 2025

HWJ Weekend Challenge - Ewok Jam (WIP)


video upload by SynthAddict

"Various perc etc. as imagined by the Ewoks in SW Episode 6:
tube perc, angklung, various drums, wind and "flutey" bits, etc.

Tech issues uploading in the jam time, so I missed the Monday HWJ streamthough cutoff by 2 minutes. :-P Oh well..."

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Native Instruments Introduces Crosstalk Modular


video upload by Native Instruments

"Crosstalk Modular combines modular samples with the unique layering and processing options of the Crosstalk engine. It was developed exclusively for NI by 10 Phantom Rooms who captured the sounds by wiring tons of modules from boutique gear builders. These samples were then transformed into an innovative instrument with features you won’t find anywhere else, like real-time morphing and creative sound pumping (aka crosstalking) for all four individual sound layers. Dive into a blend of vintage and modern processing powers and create sounds you’ve never heard before!

Discover Crosstalk Modular: https://www.native-instruments.com/pr...

00:00 - Introduction
02:06 - Snapshots
06:31 - Interface Overview
06:45 - Source Sounds
10:09 - Randomization
10:34 - ABC Variations
10:56 - Mod Wheel Macro Control
11:45 - Crosstalk
14:08 - Drift & Cluster
14:54 - FM Page
16:10 - Monark Filters
17:02 - Send & Insert Effects
18:16 - Conclusion"

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Introducing MONTAG-E – A New Granular Sampler for Reaktor 6.5


video upload by Antonio Blanca (antblanc)

https://antblanca.com/en-usd/pages/montag-e

Press release follows:


Antonio Blanca, creator of the Reaktor instruments NOD-E and DRON-E, is excited to present his new work, MONTAG-E, for NI Reaktor 6.5. This granular sampler is designed for those interested in microsound exploration and creating complex, unique sonic textures. With its particular approach, MONTAG-E offers a wide range of sonic possibilities for sound designers, experimental musicians, film composers and sound artists.

What is MONTAG-E?

MONTAG-E is a granular sampling tool that allows for detailed manipulation of audio, ideal for creating sounds ranging from microsounds to abstract soundscapes, sound effects, ambiences, glitch, noisy textures and more. With four simultaneous granular playheads, the instrument allows for deep exploration of samples, creating anything from minimalistic to complex grain clouds. Additionally, its individual audio outputs are designed to create quadraphonic material, providing flexibility for multi-channel sound creation.

MONTAG-E is also designed to be fully MIDI-controllable, allowing for real-time interaction. Whether you’re performing live or experimenting in the studio, you can easily control parameters on the fly, enhancing your creative process.

Monday, April 21, 2025

HWJ Weekend Challenge - SLFB (Korean 'Gugak')


video upload by SynthAddict

"Loosely based on Korean Gugak (classical music) in a pentatonic scale, this adds the necessary elements of the challenge: 4 things - staccato, legato, fortissimo, & bellissimo."

Friday, April 18, 2025

TX18Z - Ableton Live & Kontakt Pack by Cluster Sound


video upload by Isotonik Studios

"TX-81Z for Kontakt and Ableton Live captures the gritty, aggressive sound of this iconic FM synthesizer. Known for its punchy basses, raw leads, and percussive sounds, the TX-81Z is perfect for creating late '80s and early '90s dance music, offering rich overtones and solid, punchy tones used by artists like Fluke and Squarepusher.

Kontakt:
Primus synthesizer included
65 selectable waveforms
Ableton Live:
65 Synth Devices
5 Macro Control Templates
Device preview playback
Direct install into 'Packs' section

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/t..."

CZ-3000 - Ableton Live & Kontakt Pack by Cluster Sound


video upload by Isotonik Studios

"CZ-3000 for Kontakt and Live is a multi-sample synth pack that brings the unique phase distortion synthesis of the '80s to life. Known for its thick, analog-like sounds and evolving space pads, this synth offers 8-stage envelopes, DDS oscillators, and a DCW low-pass filter, perfect for rich brasses, fat basses, and diverse electronic sounds.

Kontakt:
Primus synthesizer included
95 selectable waveforms

Ableton Live:
95 Synth Devices
5 Macro Control Templates
Device preview playback
Direct install into 'Packs' section

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/c..."

OSCar - Ableton Live & Kontakt Pack by Cluster Sound


video upload by Isotonik Studios

"The OSCar Kontakt & Ableton Live Pack brings the raw, aggressive sound of the ultra-rare British synthesizer from the '80s. Featuring dual DCOs, analog filters, and overdrive, this synth can produce everything from dark drones to brutal basses, distorted keys, and screaming leads. Perfect for creating bold, edgy sounds with its unique personality, far beyond typical software simulations.

Kontakt:
Primus synthesizer included
90 selectable waveforms

Ableton Live:
90 Synth Devices
6 Macro Control Templates
Device preview playback
Direct install into 'Packs' section

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/o..."

0:00 Electrified Key
0:07 Scraggy Organ
0:15 Drilled Clavikey
0:22 Electro Harpsi
0:30 Colored Organ
0:37 Pwm Hipass
0:45 Cacoph Keyorg
0:52 Double Triangle

Bit One - Ableton Live & Kontakt Pack by Cluster Sound


video upload by Isotonik Studios

"Bit One for Kontakt and Ableton Live brings the vintage sound of the Crumar Bit One to modern music production. This versatile synth pack captures the essence of '80s Italo Disco and electro, offering punchy basses, electric pianos, bright string ensembles, and funky leads. With 107 multi-sampled patches, seamless loop points, and Class A gear sampling, it delivers a rich, dynamic sound perfect for electronic music enthusiasts.

Kontakt:
Primus synthesizer included
07 selectable waveforms

Ableton Live:
107 Synth Devices
6 Macro Control Templates
Device preview playback
Direct install into 'Packs' section

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/b...

MORE FROM CLUSTER SOUND: https://isotonikstudios.com/product-c...

0:00 Electro Clav
0:00 Funky Bass
0:09 Filter Puller
0:19 PWM Strings 1
0:28 Funky Guitar
0:38 Golden Sines
0:38 Detuned PWM 2"

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Introducing Scene: Nightshade | Native Instruments


video upload by Native Instruments

"Meet Nightshade, part of the Scene series – a collection of lightweight, cinematic tools crafted for media composers. Featuring over 100 horror-inspired presets, Nightshade blends eerie synths, droning strings, and haunting choir textures to summon unsettling soundscapes. From ghostly whispers to deep, cinematic swells, it’s perfect for effortless scoring of fear, tension, and suspense."

The sounds of Scene: Nightshade | Native Instruments

video upload by Native Instruments

"Join product specialist Matt Lara as he dives into the eerie world of Scene: Nightshade. Explore how this compact cinematic instrument blends haunting choirs, droning strings, and spectral synths into one intuitive XY pad interface."

Press release follows:



Berlin, April 17, 2025 – Native Instruments today released Scene: Nightshade, a powerful virtual instrument designed to create immersive horror and moody soundtracks, and the latest addition to their Scene series. Nightshade delivers a sinister fusion of deep strings, haunting vocal pads, eerie plucks, and ominous synth textures, wrapped in a streamlined interface for effortless sound exploration. At the heart of Nightshade is an XY pad, enabling composers to morph between 16 ghostly sound layers, creating evolving soundscapes instantly.

Designed to evoke the full spectrum of cinematic horror, Nightshade vividly conjures feelings from creeping tension to overwhelming dread with unsettling plucks and shimmering overtones. Nightshade empowers artists to design truly chilling soundscapes that will captivate audiences.

Key Features:

· Sinister Palette: Haunting synths, droning strings, and eerie plucks crafted for cinematic horror soundtracks.

· XY Pad Control: Quickly morph between 16 hybrid sound sources for dynamic sound manipulation.

· Scales and Modes: Easily stay in key with a wide selection of scales and modes.

Monday, April 14, 2025

HWJ Weekend Challenge - Spy Theme (WIP)


video upload by SynthAddict

"Maschine+

Big fan of Lalo Schifrin and John Barry, as you can tell here. Not a cover of anything, just heavily inspired. :-)"

Saturday, April 12, 2025

CRATE CUTS The GOAT Expansion


video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Right now, NI have a great offer, 5 expansions for 55.
So here is demo of NATIVE INSTRUMENTS legendary CRATE CUTS, a very highly regarded expansion for MASCHINE and other samplers. Perfect for old-school hip-hop, chill, lo-fi boom-bap.

WELCOME TO PIANO CLUB
New members-only video every week and instant access to the archives.

• Music theory and playing techniques
• Song breakdowns & piano arrangements
• Synth and keyboard tips and tricks
• Topics requested by members

Join the club here:
/ woodypianoshack


Lesson packs also available for one-time purchase on Patreon.

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK
https://woodypianoshack.com"

Friday, April 11, 2025

Bad Gear - The END of Maschine+ ???


video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. Presumably I’m not the only one who made a handful of Native Instruments “backup copies” a core part of his personality back in the zero years so it goes without saying that my mid-forties self is yearning for an overpriced yet tangible take on these plugins for the sole purpose of reminding me of a time when all it needed was sleep deprivation and a PC from Aldi.

However, all we got was Maschine+. This 2020 standalone version of NIs software MPC ripoff ecosystem offers DAWless access to a small selection of these now-iconic plugins, it boasts the processing power of the aforementioned Aldi PC and will disappoint you with more broken promises when it comes to major updates than the GTA franchise.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:12 Overview Maschine+
01:21 How Standalone is Maschine+?
01:50 Current Update Situation ( April 2025 )
02:18 Included Instruments, VST Integration (or lack thereof)
03:10 Workflow, USB Midi
03:46 Ribbon Controller
03:59 NO TOUCHSCREENS!!! (and UI Concept)
04:22 Internal Structure, Hierarchy
05:08 Sampling , Sample Chopping , Autosampling
05:23 What else? (Pricing, CPU Consumption, Workflow Hacks,...)
05:53 Hate Screen
06:22 Jam 1 ( Techno )
06:49 Jam 2 ( Electro )
08:25 Finale ( Dubstep / Brostep )
08:53 Verdict"

Monday, April 07, 2025

HWJ Weekend Challenge - Hypnotize (WIP)


video upload by SynthAddict

"M+ with several ethereal patches and FX.

I got a little carried away with the time..."
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