Native Instruments has introduced Evolve Mutations 2, a new Kontakt Player-based instrument made mainly for movie, TV and game composers (though I can’t see why any other type can’t use it).
From the Native Instruments press release:
As the latest addition in Heavyocity’s widely acclaimed “Evolve” series, EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2 contains over 300 new sounds based on 2 GByte of exclusive high-quality samples. The material is organized into four categories that provide the crucial elements for powerful scores: “Rhythmic Suites” include stirring percussive and tonal loops complete with individual slices and keymapping; “Percussive Kits” allow the creation of original percussive beds; “Stings & Transitions” support a composition with striking and suspenseful transitional elements; “Tonality & FX” provide a range of highly expressive, evocative instruments and pads.
EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2 also introduces the new “Trigger FX” feature, a versatile and intuitive sound processing section that takes advantage of KONTAKT’s comprehensive effects capabilities. With “Trigger FX”, the keys within a certain octave on the keyboard activate different specific sound treatments including saturation, panning, delay effects and more, which can be intuitively layered and combined to create spectacular special effects and transformations on the fly.
Evolve Mutations 2 can be used with the free Kontakt Player or with the full-blown version of Kontakt. It’s available in download format for $119 / €99, and as a DVD bundle with both Evolve Mutations products for $169 / €149.
More about Evolve Mutations 2 at NI’s website.
