Native Instruments’ Scene series includes a range of instruments designed to provide media composers with an array of premium cinematic sounds in a simple and intuitive interface. The latest addition to the range has just arrived, and this time, the focus is on horror soundtracks.
Scene: Nightshade comes packed with deep strings, haunting vocal pads, eerie plucks and ominous synth textures that promise to provide composers with everything from “creeping tension” to “overwhelming dread”. As with its siblings, the instrument centres around an X-Y pad interface that allows users to blend seamlessly between sample layers to create continually evolving soundscapes. There are 16 sound sources to choose from, and there are plenty of modulation and processing possibilities thanks to a set of macro controls and built-in effects. The instrument also boasts polyphonic aftertouch support, which allows for expressive real-time control over a whole host of parameters.
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 & Modes: Easily stay in key with a wide selection of scales and modes.
- Creative FX Presets: Sculpt your sound with reverb, delay, modulation and more.
- Polyphonic Aftertouch: Experience expressive control over volume, tuning and motion in real time.
Compatibility
Scene: Nightshade runs in Native Instruments’ free Kontakt Player (or the full version of Kontakt) versions 8.1 or higher, which are supported on PCs running Windows 10 or above, and Macs running macOS 13 and higher. VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available, along with a standalone application.
Pricing & Availability
Scene: Nightshade is available now, priced at $29£24 including VAT / €29.
www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/cinematic/scene-nightshade
