Native Instruments Announces ABSYNTH 5

"Berlin, September 1st, 2009 - Native Instruments today announced ABSYNTH 5, a new generation of the acclaimed semi-modular software synthesizer that is renowned for its unique evolving sounds and textures. The new version enhances the profound sonic capabilities of ABSYNTH with powerful additional synthesis and effects features as well as overall improved audio quality, and offers an ingenious new way to create complex sounds based on musical attributes.

Popular among professional composers and sound designers as a distinctive instrument for innovative timbres and complex soundscapes, ABSYNTH has now been upgraded with special sound shaping features that further widen its remarkable sonic palette. A powerful "Supercomb Filter" opens up a new world of physical modeling-type sounds with intricate acoustic resonances, while the new granular-based "Cloud Filter" can add both subtle and drastic spectral modulations. The addition of filter feedback paths also enables a whole new range of organic, gritty and unpredictable tones.

The versatile effects section of ABSYNTH has been expanded with the new "Aetherizer," a unique algorithm that breaks up sound into microscopic particles and rearranges them in complex ways, creating sophisticated and previously unheard sound treatments. With all parameters available for realtime modulation via versatile envelopes and MIDI control, the Atherizer also supercharges the popular application of ABSYNTH as an extraordinary creative effects processor for external audio material.

ABSYNTH 5 also introduces the "Mutator", an innovative feature that enables intuitive sound creation and variation based on actual musical terms. For any given preset, users can choose specific attributes from the sound browser that they want to change the sound towards. The software then analyzes other presets related to these attributes, and adjusts the original patch to adapt the desired sound characteristic. Combined with various customization options and an adjustable randomization function, the Mutator allows all users of ABSYNTH 5 to create unique and complex new sounds in an efficient and highly convenient way.

The comprehensive sound library of ABSYNTH has been expanded with 250 new presets that make use of the new soundshaping features, resulting in an arsenal of over 1,800 ready-to-play presets that are all easily accessible through the integrated KORE-compatible sound browser. To further refine the general audio quality, ABSYNTH 5 also utilizes new oversampling algorithms in various stages of the signal path that enable increased sonic clarity in the crucial upper frequency range.

ABSYNTH 5 will be available in October 2009 for a suggested retail price of $199 / 179 EUR, and will also be part of the new KOMPLETE 6 bundle. An update for owners of previous versions of ABSYNTH will be available for $79 / 69 EUR.

More information on ABSYNTH 5 including audio demos can be found at
www.native-instruments.com/absynth5.info

About Native Instruments:

Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware for computer-based music production and performance. The company's mission is to develop innovative, fully integrated solutions for all professions, styles and genres. The resulting products regularly push technological boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike."

Absynth, Twisted tools (TWISTED KP) ,Konkreet Labs, Sound Design( Lang)

YouTube Uploaded by ANTsynth on Aug 9, 2011

"Sound Design Patch I made using Twisted tools (Twisted KP- OSC converter for Konkreet Labs) and Native Instruments Absynth. I imported a couple of string samples I recorded into absynth Granular osc. I assigned various parameters on the twisted KP to Absynth's Macros."

Absynth, Twisted tools (TWISTED KP) ,Konkreet Labs, Sound Design ( MODO)

Uploaded by ANTsynth on Aug 9, 2011

"Sound Design Patch I made using Twisted tools (Twisted KP- OSC converter for Konkreet Labs) and Native Instruments Absynth. This work is more synth based and I have the Twisted KP controlling filter cut off, Pitch, and various envelope time settings."

Absynth, Twisted tools (TWISTED KP) ,Konkreet Labs, Sound Design ( Asphyxia)

Uploaded by ANTsynth on Aug 9, 2011

"Sound Design Patch I made using Twisted tools (Twisted KP- OSC converter for Konkreet Labs) and Native Instruments Absynth. I assigned various parameters on the twisted KP to Absynth's grain time , grain frequency and the cloud filter settings."

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.

Native Instruments - Absynth Thunderstorm patch

YouTube via ANTsynth | December 14, 2010 |

"This is a patch i made in Absynth 5. You can download the original patch at the Ni website Absynth user library."

Native Instruments Absynth Patches by ANTsynth

Playlist:
Native Instruments Absynth Patch 1. (Friedrich Jurgenson)
Native Instruments Absynth Patch 2.(The shining)
Native Instruments Absynth Patch 3. (The inferno)
Native Instruments Absynth Patch 4. (Monolith)
Native Instruments Absynth Patch 5. ( Le ossa)

ABSYNTH 5, GUITAR RIG 4 PRO, KONTAKT 4, and KOMPLETE 6 Now Available

"Berlin, October 1st, 2009 - Native Instruments today announced that ABSYNTH 5, GUITAR RIG 4 PRO, KONTAKT 4, and KOMPLETE 6 are now available in stores worldwide.

ABSYNTH 5 marks a new generation of the acclaimed semi-modular software synthesizer that is renowned for its unique evolving sounds and textures. The new version enhances the profound sonic capabilities of ABSYNTH with powerful additional synthesis and effects features as well as overall improved audio quality, and offers an ingenious new way to create complex sounds via "mutation" based on musical attributes.

ABSYNTH 5 is available in the NI Online Shop for a price of $199 / 179 EUR. An update for owners of previous versions of ABSYNTH can be purchased for $79 / 69 EUR.

More information on ABSYNTH 5 including audio demos can be found at
www.native-instruments.com/absynth5.info

With GUITAR RIG 4 PRO, Native Instruments raises the bar on sonic authenticity with new speaker emulation technology, and further expands on nearly all aspects that set GUITAR RIG apart as the most capable digital guitar solution. The advanced speaker emulation is also the basis for the versatile new "Control Room" module, which allows users to freely mix and match up to eight phase-aligned studio microphones for each cabinet, providing an unlimited range of high-end studio recording tones.

GUITAR RIG 4 PRO is available in various versions to accommodate guitarists and producers of all categories. The GUITAR RIG 4 PRO software is available for a suggested retail price of $199 / 179 EUR. Further versions of GUITAR RIG 4 include GUITAR RIG KONTROL with included foot controller/audio interface ($449 / 399 EUR), GUITAR RIG 4 ESSENTIAL as a more affordable software version with a reduced feature set ($99 / 89 EUR), GUITAR RIG SESSION which combines GUITAR RIG 4 ESSENTIAL with the SESSION I/O audio interface ($249 / 229 EUR), and GUITAR RIG MOBILE which now also includes the mid-range GUITAR RIG ESSENTIAL software ($119 / 99 EUR).

More information on GUITAR RIG 4 PRO including audio demos can be found at
www.native-instruments.com/guitarrig4.info

KONTAKT 4 is a new version of the industry-leading software sampler. Taking the unrivalled performance and versatility of KONTAKT for music production, live performance and sound design even further, the fourth generation adds powerful "Authentic Expression Technology," unique sample compression, an extended studio-grade sound library complete with a convenient new database system, and much more.

KONTAKT 4 is available for a suggested retail price of $399 / 379 EUR at authorized dealers and in the NI Online Shop. An update for owners of previous versions of KONTAKT can be purchased for $149 / 129 EUR.

More information on KONTAKT 4 including audio and video demos can be found at
www.native-instruments.com/kontakt4.info

KOMPLETE 6 is the latest version of Native Instruments' popular software bundle that has become a mainstay with professional musicians and producers. The new collection offers a veritable arsenal of acclaimed instruments and effects that cover all areas of modern music production. KOMPLETE 6 incorporates the latest ABSYNTH 5, KONTAKT 4 and GUITAR RIG 4 PRO versions, complemented by BATTERY 3, FM8, MASSIVE and REAKTOR 5. All included products offer comprehensive compatibility for current host software versions and operating systems.

KOMPLETE 6 is available for a suggested retail price of $559 / 499 EUR at authorized dealers and in the NI Online Shop. An update for owners of KOMPLETE 2/3/4/5 can be purchased for $169 / 149 EUR.

Furthermore, Native Instruments offers a special time-limited upgrade for owners of any version of KONTAKT or REAKTOR. These users can purchase KOMPLETE 6 at a special price of $339 / 299 EUR until December 31st 2009.

More information on KOMPLETE 6 can be found at
www.native-instruments.com/komplete6.info

About Native Instruments:

Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware for computer-based music production and performance. The company's mission is to develop innovative, fully integrated solutions for all professions, styles and genres. The resulting products regularly push technological boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike."

"Inside the Grid on Altair IV" by Mark Mosher - A One-Note One-Patch Soundscape in Absynth 5

Published on Dec 23, 2012 by Mark Mosher

This song is also available as an MP3-320 audio download on soundcloud http://soundcloud.com/markmosher/inside-the-grid-on-altair-iv .

"Inside the Grid on Altair IV" is a soundscape created with one patch from scratch using the Absynth 5. It is performed be pressing and holding a single note for the entirety of the song. While I have used Absynth as the sole instrument for songs in the past (Tracks 3 & 4 on my last album markmosher.bandcamp.com/album/no-ghosts-just-fear), I've never created a patch where one held note triggers the entire composition. Recent works by Absynth creator Brian Clevinger and artist Anthony Distefano have inspired me to do start working on some pieces of this nature and this is my first of many to come.

The audio is CD quality, and the video shows a behind-the-scenes look at Absynth's wonderful 68-stage modulatable envelopes in action. So all the movement and changes in dynamics, pitch, timber are meticulously drawn and programmed as part of the patch. The envelopes also support LFOs on segments. The envelopes can be extremely long and also loop independently which making Absynth fantastic for evolving soundscapes.

Note, I am also using an envelope to change the "effect time" of the Pipe Effect which is a unique audio effect within Absynth. P. 88 of the manual describes it best "Let's take the image of a string. A loudspeaker (a contact loudspeaker) is connected to a string, which begins to vibrate as a result. You can determine the position of this virtual loudspeaker on the string via the parameter Input Position. Above the string are two pickups, similar to an E-Guitar. The pickups' positions can be determined through the parameter Output Positions. Changing those two parameters can be compared with changing two microphones. You can modulate the string's length and the pickups' position through the LFOs or a MIDI Controller. This way, various flanging, pitch-shifting and rotary speaker effects can be achieved. These effects are particularly apparent when the modulation of the pickups are modulated in op¬posite directions."

2013 Summer of Synth Sessions Boulder #01 Octatrack Meets Absynth

Published on Jun 15, 2013 Mark Mosher·54 videos

http://www.MarkMosherMusic.com

"I normally do all my composition and production work indoors. I decided it was just about time to do some sessions outdoors considering the fantastic summer weather and locations we have here in Boulder. Here is my first session "#01 Octatrack meets Absynth" (watch embedded video).

Octatrack

I'm just getting started with the Elektron Octatrack performance sampler but I decided it would a perfect instrument to kick off a summer session as it's possible to do entire compositions with effects from this one box. I'm finding that playing it from the front panel even without the sequencer can be incredibly expressive even though it doesn't have velocity sensitive buttons. The secret sauce is in the morphing scenes. You can create up to 16 scenes each with it's own parameter settings. You then assign one of these to either Scene A or B on-the-fly. You can then morph between the settings of each scene with the incredibly sensitive optical crossfader which causes the Octatrack to smoothly interpolate between A & B parameter settings. In a nutshell, you are able to control and perform with incredible amount of number shaping parameters in realtime.

#01 Octatrack meets Absynth

I've seen a lot of beat-driven videos so I thought it would be fun to do an ambient piece. This piece is an original improvisation recorded in real-time in one pass playing Octatrack buttons in Chromatic mode. No sequencing is used. There are 3 tracks of audio samples being played. The source samples were rendered from Absynth and include 1) a factory patch called Choiromechanoidz 2) A custom Absynth granular synth patch based on a custom Aalto patch I sampled 3) A custom absynth patch called Broken FM -- pure FM synthesis. The piece makes heavy use of morphong with the crossfader, scene switching on the fly, FX morphing on on tracks and via chained effects (Neighbor Machine).

Sun Position and Aspen Trees

I didn't intend this, but I happened to line the Octatrack up with the shadow of the roof. The piece is long enough and the shadow is close enough to the edge of the instrument that you can easily observe the earth's rotation via the shadow movement. I finish right as the sunlight is about to hit the Octatrack. You can also see a reflection of the Aspen trees above me in the Octatrack's display.

A note to my fellow artists - the Octratrack display and LEDs are easily visible outside as long as you are not in direct sunlight.

Mark Mosher
Electronic Musician, Composer, Performer
Boulder, CO"

Native Instruments - Absynth patch (Stalker) - 3 Sounds

YouTube via ANTsynth | January 28, 2011 |

"This is a patch i made in Absynth 5. You can download the original patch at the Ni website Absynth user library."

Native Instruments - Absynth patch ( I Want To Take Your Soul) 2 VARIATIONS

ANTsynth | January 29, 2011 |

"This is a patch i made in Absynth 5. You can download the original patch at the Ni website Absynth user library."

Arturia prophet V -Native Instruments -Absynth -Sound Design ( Mould)

YouTube Uploaded by ANTsynth on Aug 3, 2011

"I first created the patch in Arturia 's prophet V, then imported the patch into Absynth for further processing."

Arturia prophet V - Native Instruments Absynth-Sound Design ( The Dark Palisades )

Uploaded by ANTsynth on Aug 3, 2011

"I first created the patch in Arturia 's prophet V, then imported the patch into Absynth for further processing using the aetherizer"

Native Instruments - Absynth - U&I MetaSynth - SoundScape- Based on Arvo Part's ( Fratres)
Uploaded by ANTsynth on Jul 26, 2011

"The work is based on the chord progression Of Arvo Part's Fratres. I first created the sound using Absynth's envelopes . I then imported the patch into Metasynth for further processing."

More: http://www.youtube.com/user/ANTsynth

Absynth 5 Overview with Brian Clevenger Part 1

YouTube Uploaded by thepluginguru on Apr 8, 2011

"Rate !! Subscribe !! Comment !! The creator of Absynth 5 joins me on an introduction to the way Absynth 5 works. This is Part 1 - Part 2 will be released early next week."

Update:

Absynth 5 Overview with Brian Clevenger Part 2

Uploaded by thepluginguru on Apr 9, 2011

"Rate !! Subscribe !! Comment !! The 2nd part of my overview of Absynth 5. So awesome that Brian Clevenger - the creator of Absynth joined me for this video."

NI Absynth - Silent Night

Published on Dec 16, 2012 by Anthony Distefano

"My Absynth version of Silent Night. This was all done using Absynth's envelopes."

Update:

NI Absynth "Silent Night "- version 2
Published on Dec 17, 2012 by Anthony Distefano

"My Absynth version of Silent Night. This was all done using Absynth;s envelopes. I have 2 versions of the patch."

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"

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

Native Instruments - Absynth- Rework (Beethoven Piano Sonata No.30 Op.109)

YouTube Uploaded by ANTsynth on Mar 11, 2011

"My Absynth version of Beethoven's piano sonata. All sounds and processing was done in Absynth and recorded in Apple Logic Studio."

Native Instruments - Absynth Sound Design (The Mess)

Uploaded by ANTsynth on Mar 11, 2011

"Sound Design using Absynth's granular functions."

Native Instruments - Absynth - Rework-Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet No. 15 3rd Movement.

YouTube Uploaded by ANTsynth on Apr 7, 2011

"This is a patch i made in Absynth 5 of Beethoven's String Quartet No. 15 3rd Movement. There was no overdubbing. This was all done using Absynth's envelopes. I held down a middle c note for over 3 minutes and recorded the output of the patch using Absynth's record feature.You can download the original patch at the Ni website Absynth user library."

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.

Native Instruments - Absynth - patch ( Philip Glass Koyaanisqatsi )

YouTube Uploaded by ANTsynth on Oct 28, 2011

"This is a patch i made in Absynth 5 of Philip Glass 's Koyaanisqatsi . There was no overdubbing. This was all done using Absynth's envelopes. I held down a c2 note and recorded the output of the patch using Absynth's record feature.You can download the original patch at the Ni website Absynth user library."

Absynth Demos by Creator Brian Clevinger

L'Autre Coté de l'Abime

"A one-note soundscape patch I made with Native Instruments Absynth 5 to accompany the mayan apocalypse."

Discreet Music 2013

"This is an attempt at making a patch with Native Instruments Absynth that plays Brian Eno's Discreet Music all by itself. I tried to give it a Frippertronics flavor."

Dissolving Ice Tunnels

"Another 'one-note' Absynth soundscape. I wanted to depict the sounds one might hear deep inside a melting iceberg."

Brian Clevinger is the creator of Absynth

Native Instruments - Absynth -Rework-Johann Sebastian Bach -Toccata and Fugue in D minor (excerpt)

YouTube Uploaded by ANTsynth on Apr 18, 2011

"This is a patch i made in Absynth 5 of Bach'sToccata and Fugue in D . There was no overdubbing. This was all done using Absynth's envelopes. I held down a middle c note and recorded the output of the patch using Absynth's record feature.You can download the original patch at the Ni website Absynth user library."

Native Instruments - Absynth patch (The Scream)

YouTube via ANTsynth | January 21, 2011 |

"This is a patch i made using Absynth's granular functions."

Update:

Native Instruments - Absynth patch (The Meat Grinder) 3 sounds

ANTsynth | January 22, 2011 |

"This is a patch i made in Absynth 5. You can download the original patch at the Ni website Absynth user library."