(ACG) is sampled on a Shennong-shape Guqin with 12 GB samples, including Head, Body, and Auxiliary group articulations, FX sounds, as well as a select collection of improvised licks. its tone is classical and rich. To realize the features of a 7-string Riffer, every single string on the Guqin has been completely sampled.
iZ Aurora, Cascadia, Plasma, and now Velvet, are small, streamlined plugins that differ from the channel-strip layouts of Ozone, Neutron, and Nectar. These tools bring intelligent reverb, saturation, delay, and de-essing in the form of the Catalyst Series.
Mercury-8 synthesizer builds on renowned Mercury legacy with a passionate focus on detail and modern technical advancements. Every aspect of the original hardware has been meticulously modeled to capture the authentic sound and behavior that made the JP-8 so legendary. Furthermore, Mercury-8 goes “beyond Jupiter” by offering expanded polyphony, versatile modulation options, studio-quality effects, expressive performance capabilities, and even data exchange with the original hardware. These features not only surpass what was possible in 1981 but also exceed anything seen in software to date.
NobleQ combines the features of passive program equalizers with a wide range of frequency settings and extended functionality. To make this plug-in a versatile tool, we added several modern features such as an adjustable high pass filter, and the ability to switch the high peak and shelf filters to “Boost” or “Attenuation” modes. NobleQ stands out for its warm sound, its boost and attenuation low-shelf filters, and its combined peak and shelf high frequency processing. The warm and musical sound in NobleQ is made possible thanks to its finest processing utilizing FAT double sampling for natural, analog-like response. We also added an output valve-like rounding algorithm with adjustable processing depth. The low shelf filter actually combines two shelving sections: the first one allows you to boost low frequencies while the other one attenuates them, but is tuned slightly higher. Together, they help to get a rich bottom end without low-midrange muddiness.
X-Dither is a high-quality mastering dithering and noise shaping processor. It is designed to handle a wide range of situations where dithering or noise shaping is needed to preserve the quality of an original mix, group, or individual track – at various stages of the recording and mastering process, including final digital mastering. While X-Dither is built for transparent, final-stage dithering, it can also be used creatively to add subtle – or not-so-subtle – lo-fi character to your audio. Try it on drums, vocals, or synths to introduce vintage-style texture, controlled digital grit, or gentle noise shaping – perfect for experimental, retro, or indie styles.
bx_refinement, a powerful and versatile dynamic EQ. It was an instant classic that many use to this day. The new bx_refinement V3 overhauls this essential tool for another decade in the DAW: new code, new features, greater stability, clarity, and control. Now, the simplest solution really is the best.
Imagine any sound – Kontakt lets you find it, create it, and transform it. The latest edition of our revolutionary sampling platform combines a brand-new set of intelligent tools with countless sound design options, redefining how you generate ideas and make music.
