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Effective layering in sound design and layering sounds in music production is about finding complementary sounds that work together to create a cohesive result. The best producers understand that great layering involves contrasting sounds that combine the best of different elements to create something truly unique. Longstoryshort exemplifies this in his latest IN MY MIND EP which you can listen to below as we work our way through the interview, following an international tour. His signature sound blends atmospheric, emotional cinematics with gritty, distorted bass design and heartstring-pulling, melodic elements. At the heart of this approach is layering contrasting sounds to achieve a result greater than the sum of its parts... The post Why contrast matters in sound design: longstoryshort’s approach with Kontakt first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article -
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Native Instruments announces plans for Maschine+ 3, including Kontakt 8 support and the much-requested bounce-to-audio feature. When Native Instruments announced at NAMM this year that it was bringing Play Series functionality to Akai Professional MPC devices, the Maschine+ user community lost its collective mind. Perhaps in response to this, NI has posted to the Community section of its website to address this issue and provide a roadmap for all that’s coming to Maschine+ in 2025... The post Maschine+ 3 Is Coming: Get Excited for Kontakt 8 Support, New Effects & Stem Separation appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article Native Instruments Maschine+ · Source: Native Instruments-
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As one of music production’s most ubiquitous and long-running pieces of software, few were expecting surprises from the eighth iteration of Native Instruments’ Kontakt, but that’s just what they got. In a series of firsts, the acclaimed sample player has introduced new ways of handling MIDI, performing with samples, and synthesising sounds. Together with a modernised user interface, it would seem that a new vision for Kontakt is emerging. No longer is this just a creative facilitator, it’s now also an idea generator... The post Native Instruments Kontakt 8: A leap forward or a stumble sideways? appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article -
Fracture Sounds has been releasing great Kontakt libraries as of late, including several quality freebies as part of their Blueprint collection. And today, we’ll look at their 16th addition to the series, Blueprint: Bass Guitar. With this library, they’ve sampled a Fender Precision Bass (or P-bass for short) in detail, using both picked and fingered [...] View post: Fracture Sounds releases FREE Blueprint Bass Guitar library for Kontakt Player View the full article -
I know it’s early, but Tespest Audio has given us a contender for the free Kontakt Player instrument of the year (in my opinion) – Sona/Chroma. This free orchestral instrument requires Kontakt Player 8. Sona/Chroma is an experimental Kontakt library featuring sixteen symphonic orchestra instruments across four distinct sections: Woodwind 1, Woodwind 2, Brass, and [...] View post: Tempest Audio releases FREE Sona/Chroma orchestral instrument for Kontakt Player View the full article
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Fracture Sounds recently released Blueprint: Church Organ, a free virtual instrument for Native Instruments’ free Kontakt Player. Kontakt Player is available for macOS and Windows in VST3, AU, AAX, and standalone formats. Fracture Sounds describes Church Organ as a grand pipe organ recorded in a roomy Georgian church. The plugin features three mic positions and [...] View post: Fracture Sounds Drops FREE Blueprint: Church Organ Virtual for Kontakt Player View the full article
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Crocus Soundware has introduced Liminal: HandPan Explorations - a library of a deeply sampled steel Handpan instrument, also known as a Hang or Hang Drum.… Read More New HandPan Virtual Instrument, Liminal, For KontaktView the full article -
In the second half of 2024, Rigid Audio began moving former flagship products into the freeware category, continuing with their release of the free Kontakt instrument Ion Storm. This news was particularly pleasing for media composers as it included the Interference drum and loop sequencer, Cinematrix, and Synferno (all for Kontakt Full). These libraries are [...] View post: Rigid Audio Ion Storm Kontakt instrument is FREE for a limited time View the full article
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Developer Sound Dust has released Drift Free – Bad Pianos, a free wonky-tonk piano for Kontakt. We aren’t short of free virtual pianos, and while I can never have too many, some people might be thinking enough is enough. But, if you’re in the enough-is-enough camp, don’t tune out just yet because this piano is [...] View post: Sound Dust releases Drift Free – Bad Pianos, a FREE wonky-tonk piano for Kontakt View the full article
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kontakt How to make a Leap kit with Kontakt
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Leap is a Kontakt 8 feature for jamming with samples live, and in Creating beats with Leap, modern loop engine we looked at getting started using the Leap kits included with Kontakt 8. This time, we’re going to walk through the process of importing your own samples to create custom kits, and make unique new musical ideas. As part of this process, we’re also going to take a closer look at Leap’s sample processing and playback capabilities, giving you a more thorough idea of what Leap is capable of... The post How to make a Leap kit with Kontakt first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article -
Authentic Soundware’s Space Age Sleigh Bells delivers unmistakable Christmas charm, and it’s free until December 25, 2024 (requires Kontakt Full 6.7 or higher). I only see one downside to this freebie; it might be wasted on us. Let’s face it: If you don’t already own some space-age sleigh bells, what are you doing with yourself? [...] View post: Authentic Soundware offers the Space Age Sleigh Bells Kontakt instrument for FREE View the full article
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If you’re just starting out producing music or you’re new to Native Instruments, understanding the power and potential of the Kontakt platform is an essential stop on your journey. Kontakt is a sampler, a virtual instrument builder, and host to the world’s largest selection of virtual instruments and libraries. There’s so much more to discover, so let’s dive in... The post What is Kontakt? first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article
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Fracture Sounds has released String Trio as part of the free Blueprint series for Kontakt Player. The Fracture Sounds Blueprint series has become one of the best and most reliable sources of high-quality free instruments. If you’re an aspiring media composer, the Blueprint series is a must-have collection. Blueprint libraries are compatible with the free [...] View post: Fracture Sounds releases FREE String Trio for Kontakt Player View the full article
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As the industry’s leading instrument-building tool, Kontakt is your gateway to the widest collection of sampled instruments available anywhere. But more than a sampler, this shapeshifting platform has powered two decades of blockbuster film scores and chart-topping hits, plus thousands of incredible instruments. And with hundreds of officially licensed instruments available from NI and other leading manufacturers – alongside thousands more from boutique developers, sound designers, and composers – you’ll never run short of inspiration. Whether you’re just starting out with Kontakt, or looking to add some additional flavor to a well-seasoned library of your own, here are 100 free must-have instruments for your sound sculpting collection... The post The 100 best free Kontakt instruments in 2024 first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article
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Developer Fracture Sounds has released Epic Grand, a free larger-than-life grand piano library for Kontakt Player. Fracture Sounds is a developer I’m sure most of you know well, but if you’re new, they release some excellent libraries, like the lovely Homestead Piano. More importantly for us, they release some fantastic freebies under the banner of [...] View post: Fracture Sounds release Epic Grand, a FREE piano library for Kontakt Player View the full article
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Sketchpad is a free Kontakt instrument by Authentic Soundware aimed to ensure we never waste a great idea again by recording our performances in standalone mode (it requires Kontakt Full 6.7 upwards and a free Pulse downloader account). Unfortunately, inspiration isn’t something we can conjure on demand, and as creators, we have to strike while [...] View post: Authentic Soundware releases Sketchpad, a FREE MIDI recorder for Kontakt View the full article
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Developer Westwood Instruments has released Drifting Winds, the second issue from their free Roots series. Roots is a series of free libraries for Kontakt intended to simplify the creative process. Too many options, whether instruments, effects, or controls, can often slow or even halt creative minds, and it’s a problem that Westwood Instruments is keen [...] View post: Westwood Instruments releases FREE Drifting Winds for Kontakt Player View the full article
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Sonuscore releases The Orchestra Elements, a FREE orchestral scoring library for Kontakt Player. The Orchestra Elements is a slimmed-down version of Sonuscore’s flagship orchestral Kontakt library, and it’s free to download. It’s also compatible with the free Kontakt Player (6.7.1 upwards), which is even better news. The Orchestra Elements is slightly different from many of [...] View post: Sonuscore releases FREE Orchestra Elements Library for Kontakt Player View the full article
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kontakt Rigid Audio Releases FREE Kontakt Library Stompbox
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Rigid Audio has released Stompbox, a set of 32 cinematic/hybrid drum and percussion kits for Kontakt 6.4.2. The need for deep, foreboding drums sometimes presents itself when you’re deep into composing cinematic scores. Thankfully, if you can’t afford a hugely expensive cinematic drum library, Rigid Audio has you covered – Stompbox retailed for $39, but [...] View post: Rigid Audio Releases FREE Kontakt Library Stompbox View the full article -
On Wednesday, Fracture Sounds launched Blueprint: Feedback Guitar, which is a free electric guitar pad library for the free Kontakt Player. Feedback Guitar is a unique library that “captures the iconic Les Paul playing at its sonic extremes in a large studio.” The developer used the samples to create “a distinctive ambient pad featuring two [...] View post: Fracture Sounds’ Blueprint: Feedback Guitar is a Free Kontakt Player Guitar Pad Library View the full article
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Rigid Audio released the free Rigid Grand piano virtual instrument for the full version of Kontakt. The 1.5 GB multi-sampled grand piano library has 16 velocity layers and separate release samples. The sound of Rigid Grand is natural and warm. You can modify the sound of the piano with the integrated reverb control, as well [...] View post: Get FREE Rigid Grand Piano Virtual Instrument for Kontakt View the full article
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Save over 90% on an exclusive 8Dio bundle 8Dio is a leading independent developer of Kontakt instruments, trusted by producers and composers around the world. Pick up the Modern Scoring Bundle, featuring 10 of their most-loved products for film, games, and TV soundtracks, and save over 90%. The bundle is currently £179 (usually £2,938) https://www.native-instruments.com/en/specials/komplete/8dio-offer-2024/ 8Dio Modern Scoring Bundle | Native Instruments -
Making good ambient music isn’t as simple as it seems. The ambient tracks you love might sound gentle and unobtrusive, drifting into the background rather than grabbing your attention. But their carefully chosen chords and melodies evoke complex emotions, and sonic details reward close listening. Good ambient music has emotional depth beneath its peaceful surface. Fortunately, you don’t need complex or expensive tools to start refining your ambient craft. There are plenty of free music production tools that will help you to create soothing pads, gentle melodies, and engrossing textures perfect for ambient music. In this article, we’ll look at five free ambient sound libraries available for Native Instruments’ flagship sample player, Kontakt. These instruments cover every aspect of ambient music-making, offering a wealth of free ambient samples and loops, and giving you all the building blocks you’ll need to make ambient music like the pros... The post 5 free Kontakt libraries for ambient music first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article
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Dream Date Designs has released Dreamer, a FREE sample-based instrument for Kontakt Player. According to the developer, Dreamer is a sample player that “extracts the sounds from your dreams and injects them into your music.” I know what you’re thinking: finally, software that wants my information even when I’m sleeping! Luckily, there’s nothing quite so [...] View post: Dream Date Designs releases Dreamer, a FREE sample-based instrument for Kontakt Player View the full article
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Kontakt GUI Maker is a WSIWYG (what you see is what you get) style tool that lets you create your own virtual instruments without any coding.… Read More New WYSIWYG Tool, Kontakt GUI Maker, Lets You Create Virtual Instruments Without Any CodingView the full article
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