Ocean Swift Introduces Absynth Spectral Symphonies - Expansion for Absynth 6

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"Spectral Symphonies is a cinematic journey meticulously crafted from organic sources, seamlessly looped instruments, and processed fragments of sonic bliss. This fusion of classical orchestral and ethnic instruments with digitally processed captures from our high-quality instruments is expertly integrated with the spectral beauty and sophisticated sound design capabilities of Native Instruments Absynth 6.

Contents:
.174 Absynth 6 Presets: Featuring 126 instrument presets and 48 creative effects.

.Sample library with 153 Samples: Open library with seamlessly looped organic and digital sources.

.Full NKS support with macros, deep tagging and audio previews.

.This expansion is built with the same rigor and aesthetic depth as the factory content we contributed to the Absynth 6 factory content.

Available at:
https://oceanswift.net/product/absynth-spectral-symphonies/

There is also a sale on Ocean Swift expansions and selected content for Absynth 6 and NI Komplete, until 15th May find out more at: https://oceanswift.net/sales/"

Native Instruments Introduces Komplete 26

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"Get everything you need to take your music from first idea to finished master, including instruments, effects, and sounds trusted by the pros. Komplete 26 gives you synths, sampled instruments, drums, sound design tools, and studio effects – all in one complete music production bundle.

Whether you're composing, producing, or designing sound, Komplete gives you the tools to follow your ideas wherever they lead."

Press release follows:


Berlin, May 05, 2026 – Native Instruments today released Komplete 26 — everything a music producer needs to take a first idea to a finished, release-ready track. With over 190 premium instruments, professional mixing tools from iZotope and Brainworx, and more than 180,000 sounds, it's the most definitive music production collection NI has ever made.

Trusted by the producers behind the records you know Komplete is used by millions of producers, composers, and musicians every month — from bedroom studios to Grammy-winning sessions. It's the instrument collection behind some of the most iconic tracks you know, and the ones you're about to make.

"I use Komplete in every single session. It lets me stay focused on the music instead of the tools, and whether I'm writing or tweaking, it's a fast way for me to transform my idea to something that feels finished." — Butch Vig (Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth)

“Komplete has been part of my production journey since day one. I know I can open it and get exactly what I need, every time.” — Nick Hook (Run The Jewels, Hudson Mohawke)

"Komplete is a must-have for me in my studio. As someone who is always blending genres and pushing the edges of sound design, the versatility of Komplete allows me to have an entire sonic world at my fingertips at all times." — Malibu Babie (Megan Thee Stallion, Shania Twain, Sia)

New additions: sounds for every style and stage Newly added is the legendary semi-modular synth, Absynth 6, known for its evolving, otherworldly tones. Also included are Noire and Claire – sampled from rare grand pianos – and the ethereal vocal soundscapes of Moments: Vocal Clouds.

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NI Absynth 6: Dark Atmospheric Ambient Presets. Sound Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"🌒 Native Instruments Absynth 6 'Echoes of Dawn' is a collection of 50 dark cinematic presets designed for producers who enjoy atmospheric sound design and moody textures.
The bank blends drifting pads, haunting strings, abstract layers, and deep drones inspired by sci-fi films, cyberpunk aesthetics, and dystopian worlds.

📦 The sounds are available here: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/absy...
The soundset includes: 13 Pads, 13 Strings, 13 Textures, and 11 Drones.
👤 The author of the soundset is Ilian.

💎 The presets explore dark tonal spaces and evolving atmospheres, ranging from distant ambient layers to heavier and more unstable textures.

🎛 Each patch includes 8 Macros controlling tone, modulation depth and speed, noise, distortion, detune, space, and effects balance.
The ModWheel controls brightness.

🎬 Suitable for dark ambient, cinematic, experimental electronic music, IDM, and industrial styles, as well as films, games, and trailers where atmosphere and tension are important.

💡 How to install the presets:
Open the menu in the top panel and select Show User Content Folder. Open the Sounds folder and place the presets inside it. Then return to the plugin menu and click Rescan Presets. After that, the presets will appear in the User category (click the person icon in the top right corner)."

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Dirge

video upload by Anthony Distefano

"Meditative Music. All Music was done using Native Instruments Absynth. #nativeinstruments #Absynth #synth"

MICROFREAK & PIGMENTS 7 DEMO

video upload by elz production

"Microfreak:
We can think of many reasons to freak over the MicroFreak. Yes, it is small, but it does offer some of the most unique sounds we’ve heard when it comes to budget synths.

If you’re new to the synth world, you really can’t go wrong with this instrument and it’s a great option with which to learn your skills. It’s well-built, comes with plenty of sound options, and the interface is intuitive.

Synths are evolving and growing in power every year. While some of us might love the crispness of an analog synth, as well as their bulky size, we still love the fact that you can have a powerful synth that can fit in a traveling case.

It makes us wonder about what the future holds for Arturia and the budget synth market in general.

Pigments 7:
Arturia have done it again. Pigments has grown in terms of features and become leaner and meaner under the hood, with those CPU and workflow improvements. It retains its place at the top table of software synthesizers, sitting alongside the likes of Omnisphere, Absynth 6 and UVI’s Falcon.

For the MPE enthusiasts amongst you, Pigments further cements its place as a showcase instrument for such endeavours. Pair it up with an Osmose, Rise or even Arturia’s own PolyBrute 12, and Pigments 7 becomes next-level superb.

If I had one quibble, it would be the lack of day-one support for AstroLab. They always seem to be playing catch-up, which will leave AstroLab owners slightly frustrated that they can’t take advantage of these new sounds straight away."

Ocean Swift releases "Resonant Worlds" - A Cinematic Themed Expansion for Absynth 6

video uploads by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

Press release follows:

Resonant Worlds is a preset and sample expansion for Native Instruments Absynth 6, developed by Ocean Swift. The developer quotes:

“Resonant Worlds is more than an expansion; it is an evocative descent into the soul of Absynth. Drawing inspiration from the stark, spiritual isolation of Inuit landscapes, the vivid, fever-dream textures of Van Gogh’s impressionism, and the legendary Ocean Swift synthesis lineage, this collection captures a sound that is both ancient and otherworldly.”

Resonant Worlds for Absynth 6 is available now for €19.99, with an introductory 50% discount running until February 10, 2026.

https://oceanswift.net/product/absynth-resonant-worlds/ Creative direction

Arctic and Inuit-inspired atmosphere: cold, expansive textures with a focus on space, distance, and sparse detail

Impressionist influence: swirling motion, vivid harmonic coloration, and “Green Fairy” tonal motifs

Ocean Swift methodology: precision in tuning, looping, and consistency, paired with experimental timbral design

Contents

202 Absynth 6 presets: 138 synth patches and 64 FX-focused presets

185 bespoke samples: curated for Absynth’s resonator and granular workflows, also usable in other samplers and instruments

NKS support: macros, deep tagging, and audio previews

Production standards: developed with the same general rigor and aesthetic consistency associated with Ocean Swift’s prior Absynth-related content contributions

Adagio for Absynth 6

video upload by Anthony Distefano

"My first attempt at using Absynth 6. My version of Samuel Barber's Adagio for strings. This was all done using Absynth's envelopes. #Absynth #nativeinstruments #Absynth6"

Building a patch in Absynth 6 | Native Instruments

video upload by Native Instruments

"Learn how to use the Patch page in Absynth 6. This video shows how to build a simple yet evocative patch from scratch using only the tools available on this page."

Absynth 6 by Native Instruments - No talking demo

video upload by ADL-MusicLab

"Hi, everyone!

Here's to you my 'No talking demo' of the stunning Absynth 6 by Native Instruments.

Absynth 6 marks the return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer. Built for textures that transform and breathe, it invites you to shape sounds that are entirely your own. Deep enough for complex sound design, and intuitive enough for newcomers, it opens up distinctive, living sounds for cinematic cues, ambient soundscapes, and electronic productions.

Absynth has a long, storied history of surreal sound. The strange textures and dreamlike tones return with Absynth 6, the latest in this prestigious line of semi-modular synths.

This version keeps the heart of the hybrid engine you know. It combines subtractive, FM, wavetable, and granular synthesis into one flow that makes unusual sounds feel natural to create. A refreshed interface, a new waveform editor, and an intuitive visual browser make it easier than ever to craft otherworldly soundscapes.

The launch of Absynth 6 is the story of rebirth. It honors the strange beauty that defined the original, while bringing it into a new era with a new suite of tools and accessibility features.

Truly a sound-designer's dream, opening up endless creative possibilities!"

The sounds of Absynth 6 | Native Instruments

video upload by Native Instruments

"From shimmering pads to earth-shaking basses, get to know the many sides of Absynth 6 in this playthrough of the team’s favorite presets."

See the announcement post here.

Introducing Absynth 6 – weird by design | Native Instruments

video upload by Native Instruments

"Absynth is back and better than ever. The legendary semi-modular synth built for evolving textures, immersive atmospheres, and expressive sound – now with new presets, a reimagined Mutator, Preset Explorer, surround sound and MPE support, plus much more."

And a few supporting member videos followed by the press release with images:

DATABROTH

video upload by DATABROTH

"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/absynt...
Join me December 12th at 9 AM PT in the Native Instruments discord as I live stream Absynth 6

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth"

00:00 First Patch
01:21 Biolumin
02:21 Crystal Pad
03:14 Glitters
04:25 Refractions
05:41 Patch Six
06:33 Aetherized

Absynth 6 Review is Here: The King of Cloudy Pads Returns #absynth6 #absynth #nativeinstruments"

Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu
video uploads by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

Grab the Ocean Swift Absynth Collective for a huge expansion of over +780 presets! https://oceanswift.net/product/absynt...

Playlist:

1. Absynth 6 Review is Here: The King of Cloudy Pads Returns #absynth6 #absynth #nativeinstruments

"Native Instruments has finally released Absynth 6! In this exclusive first look review, we dive deep into the completely redesigned GUI, the new MPE capabilities, and the massive library of new presets Ocean Swift helped design.

After years of waiting, the legendary semi-modular synthesizer is back. As one of the external sound designers for this release, we've spent months exploring the new engine. In this video, we break down exactly what makes Absynth special and why the new UX modernization changes the game for sound designers and composers.

We cover everything from the new HD Mode and browsing workflow to the advanced envelope shapers that made Absynth famous - now easier to use than ever.

The King of Cloudy Pads Returns? Finally here!

#Absynth6 #absynth #NativeInstruments #SoundDesign #Synthesizer #MusicProduction #VSTPlugin #newgear

00:00:00 Absynth Is Back!
00:01:16 UX and UI Remake
00:03:15 Revamped Macros
00:04:22 MPE and PolyAT
00:06:22 New Synthesis
00:08:00 Browsing
00:08:27 New Presets
00:09:48 Get +780 Presets!
00:11:13 New Samples
00:13:10 In Love"

2. Absynth 6 - Design a Patch From Scratch | Layers, Clouds, Macros & Note FX #absynth6 #sounddesign

Along the way we explore the unique features that make Absynth special: working with all three layers, using per-layer envelopes, dialing in note-aware effects, assigning macros, shaping clouds and filters, and sprinkling in small tricks and workflow tidbits. By the end of the video you’ll have a clear understanding of how to approach your own Absynth 6 patch design - whether you’re after cloudy pads, moving textures or more experimental tones. If you’re just getting into Absynth 6 or want to go deeper than presets, this walkthrough will help you unlock the synth’s semi-modular possibilities and design your own signature sounds.

Press release follows:


Native Instruments makes things “Weird by Design” with the return of fan-favorite soft-synth Absynth 6

The semi-modular powerhouse, overhauled for a new generation of musicians, featuring full MPE polyphonic aftertouch, surround support and an AI-powered browser

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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€)"

Bad Gear is MASSIVE

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools.

There aren’t many software companies whose influence on electronic music is comparable to iconic hardware brands like Roland and Korg - Native Instruments is certainly one of them.

They defined the industry standard for sampling, established in-the-box modular synthesis and made using FM much too easy but today we are going to talk about Massive.

Putting this 2006 wavetable softsynth and primary ghost writer of the first three Skrillex EPs on the show is - quite literally - long overdue as, after the usual venture capitalist fustercluck and discontinuation of Absynth, it can only be a matter of months until this classic plugin stops working properly on contemporary computers.

Bad Gear is MASSIVE
Plugin, VST, Software Instrument

Chapters:
00:00 Intro Tune
01:05 Overview Native Instruments Massive
01:48 Oscillators/Wavetables/Noise/Mod OSC
02:28 Feedback
02:39 Filter Section
03:04 Modulators ( Brostep Edition ), Wubs, Wobbles
03:37 Modulation Routings, Sidechain
03:54 Patch Settings, Unison,...
04:15 FX Section
04:29 Macros
04:48 What else??? (Pricing,...)
05:13 Hate
05:39 Jam 1 ( Moog Style Techno )
06:32 Jam 2 ( Dubstep for Boomers )
07:24 Finale ( Meme Psytrance )
07:51 Verdict
08:59 Patreon Vocoder Shoutout ( Soma Lyra-8 )"

"Absynth" by Darryl Peroni

video upload by Darryl Peroni

This one is in via supporting member, Darryl Peroni, who happens to be a photographer as well as a musician. The photo featured was taken by him years ago. The following is what he had to say about this particular piece:

"The track 'Absynth' comes from my debut album that slowly fell together over about 10 years. I would write, record, write, record... always in my spare time and without a purpose. The track was written about 35 years ago using the first synth I ever owned (a Roland JX-3P) and I still have the original demo recording on cassette. I started recording everything properly bit-by-bit; both old tracks from decades ago and new material I'd just written. Eventually, I had too many tracks just sitting around so I decided to make an album using some of my favourite compositions and the result, was my first release 'Used Music'. Thanks to online video editors, I was able to make a video for this track using nothing more than free video samples. Better late than never... it's been a great journey. Enjoy.

Bandcamp: https://darrylperoni.bandcamp.com/album/used-music-2

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/27Si8M5znk4xtXqVgPdzDz"

Apocalyptic NYC

video upload by Anthony Distefano

"Video I shot of the Canadian wildfire Haze Over NYC.

Soundtrack was created using NI Absynth based on a orginal compositon"

Gloaming

video upload by Anthony Distefano

"Soundscape using NI Absynth. This was all done using Absynth's envelopes."

Absynth 5 demos - Jan 7, 2023

video upload by SynthMania

"I've been a big fan of Native Instruments Absynth since it came out. It's a wonderful synth, capable of amazing, evolving sound atmospheres. Here are seven Absynth evocative patches, with Relab LX480 on each track, and Eventide Blackhole on the mix bus"

0:00 6ft Tall Koala
0:23 A Scanner Darkly
1:16 Chronosphere
1:58 Artemis Choir
2:40 Frozen Voice
3:22 Titanic Singers
4:06 Airy Choir Attack"

Native Instruments dropped support for Absynth in September of 20220.

Also see:

The end of an era - Absynth Removed from Native Instruments Product Line

Absynth 2000-2022, a Statement From Absynth's Creator Brian Clevinger

Fairwell Absynth, generative ambient production

And additional Absynth posts here.

Fairwell Absynth, generative ambient production

video upload by DATABROTH

"Native Instruments has discontinued Absynth, this is very unfortunate for such a classic synth
I'm a bit embarrassed how little I've used this synth, so I figured I'd spend some time with it today.
This isn't just goodbye though, Brian Clevinger, the creator of Absynth has created a new synth, Plasmonic, and has plans to continue Absynth's legacy in the future

so if you are an Absynth fan, and haven't heard of Plasmonic yet, please check it out https://rhizomatic.fr/

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth

Absynth 2000-2022, a Statement From Absynth's Creator Brian Clevinger

video upload by Rhizomatic Software Synthesis

"NI has removed Absynth from their product line. This is a statement from Absynth's creator Brian Clevinger, plus some music made with a single instance of Absynth.

Instruments by Brian Clevinger: https://rhizomatic.fr"

The end of an era - Absynth Removed from Native Instruments Product Line

video upload by Anthony Distefano

"Sad News! Native Instruments has removed Absynth from its product line.

This is my tribute to my favorite synth of all time. This is one of the first Absynth patches I made using the envelopes. The patch is based on Beethoven's String Quartet No. 15 3rd Movement. This was all done using Absynth's breakpoint envelopes."

--- Site note: Anthony Distefano has been the most prolific Absynth user to be featured on the site to date.