Based on their acclaimed Slower instrument, the latest addition to e-instruments' Fragments series introduces a free virtual instrument that delivers the “evocative warmth and warped textures of half-speed tape recordings”.
Slower Fragment captures the sound of four tape machines, and is said to offer a diverse range of sounds that are perfect for adding depth and character to any project. The included samples range from warm, tape-worn pianos and lush sounding string and wind sounds through to gritty synth textures, while a trio of macro controls offer simultaneous control over saturation, delay, space, wobble and reverse textures parameters.
The company say that the free offering has been designed to ignite instant inspiration, and offer a taste of the half-speed tape sound that defines its paid-for counterpart. For those who are seeking deeper control, the full version of Slower features 230 presets (there are six provided with Slower Fragment) across 65 sound sources, extended modulation and effects controls and more advanced sound-shaping possibilities.
Key Features
- Analogue Authenticity: Real pitched-down tape recordings offer an organic, atmospheric sound.
- Four Tape Machines: Choose from Studio (Studer A812, Revox PR99), Portable (Uher 4400 Report), Cassette (Tascam Portastudio 424 MkIII) and Dictaphone (Sony M650v) options that each offer a distinct sonic character.
- Curated Preset Library: Six iconic patches from the full version of Slower: Pure Taped Grand, Lush Strings, Alpine Sphere, Animated Flute, LoFi Saw and Alto Flute.
- Macro Controls: Three single-slider macros for expressive sound design, from subtle colouration to dramatic modulation.
Compatibility
Slower Fragment runs in Native Instruments’ Kontakt or free Kontakt Player versions 7.10.2 or above, which are supported on PCs running Windows 10 or above, and Macs running macOS 10.15 and higher. VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available, along with standalone applications.
Availability
Slower Fragment is available now as a free download.
