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Native Instruments “Absynth 6”

JH_Admin — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 22:51:00 +0000

Native Instruments released the semi-modular software synthesizer “Absynth 6” on December 9, 2025. The original “Absynth” software instrument was developed and designed by Brian Clevinger. Absynth 6 honors that vision while adding a sleek new interface and deeply expressive features – connecting the classic textures you love with modern production power. Native Instruments invited Jörg to contribute sounds for this re-release. This was his 2nd project for Native Instruments this year after designing sounds for their “Circular” Kontakt instrument.

From the Native Instruments website:
“Absynth 6 marks the return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer. Built for textures that transform and breathe, it invites you to shape sounds that are entirely your own. Deep enough for complex sound design, and intuitive enough for newcomers, it opens up distinctive, living sounds for cinematic cues, ambient soundscapes, and electronic productions.”

“At the core of Absynth 6 is a hybrid engine that combines granular, FM, wavetable, and subtractive synthesis with deep modulation and a suite of creative effects. Its three oscillator channels give you structured unpredictability and endless room for exploration. Perfect for sounds that evolve, shift, and surprise.”
“The Preset Explorer helps you find sounds by feel instead of scrolling through names. Navigate a sonic landscape where relationships between tones appear visually, leading you to unexpected discoveries and faster results.”
“Absynth 6’s 68-point envelope system offers looping, breakpoint curves, sustain stages, and time-synced transitions – plus dedicated modulation LFOs. These flexible shapes let you craft evolving textures and rhythmic motion that goes far beyond standard ADSR envelopes.”
“With the Mutator, inspiration is only ever a few clicks away. Use it to morph different presets into entirely new ones, generating new variants in moments. Sculpt them into sounds you love – all while keeping a timeline of changes so you can quickly recall and refine your favorites.”
“With support for MPE and polyphonic aftertouch, every note can have its own voice, influencing modulation, morphing, and spatial placement.”

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Native Instruments “Circular”

JH_Admin — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:46:42 +0000

Native Instruments released the “expressive polyphonic sequencer” Kontakt instrument “Circular” in May 2025. The Kontakt library instrument was developed and designed by Frank Elting. Circular follows Franks’ trilogy of the renowned granular Kontakt instruments “Straylight“, “Pharlight”, and “Ashlight”. Frank invited Jörg again to contribute sounds for this new release. With support for polyphonic aftertouch, “Circular” allows for very expressive sequencing modulation simply while playing it.

From the Native Instruments website:
“Circular gives you deep control without slowing your flow. Apply granular effects, unison, delay, and more on a per-step basis, with instant visual feedback and playful drag-and-draw modulation. Polyphonic aftertouch adds expressive nuance to every note, making your patterns feel tactile, dynamic, and alive from the first step.”

“Layer up to four sound sources at once, each with its own sequence, effects, and modulation. Circular’s polyphonic sequencer transforms static notes into evolving patterns, with per-step control over all synthesis parameters – even the sample. Each layer runs independently, letting you craft dynamic polyrhythms and richly textured performances in seconds.”
“Circular” also allows to add user samples. Add multiple samples at once, each mapped to one of 128 user slots, then shape them into something entirely new.

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