REQ: Levitate With Sound Kynema Percussion KONTAKT
Feel the power of Kynema Percussion: epic, cinematic, and true-to-life.
The first release in the Kynema series, Kynema Percussion for Kontakt Player delivers compact-sized yet immensely powerful cinematic percussion ensembles, powered by performance-based sampling technology.
With a complete range of epic percussion instruments with hits and crescendo roll articulations, along with additional pulses sound design, it captures breathtaking realism and a connected flow.
Built on our Simulation engine, it embodies our expertise in exceptional sample libraries and virtual instruments, with an intuitive interface and inspiring user experience.
Perfect for film, games, and trailers, it delivers impactful depth, elevating your productions to a cinematic level.
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Cinematic Impact, Realism, and Depth
Real Performance In Every Sample
The Kynema philosophy is rooted in real performances, transformed into playable samples. It preserves the energy and flow of live playing, capturing not just sound, but musical intent.
Epic. Cinematic. Effortless.
Achieve Hollywood-caliber cinematic percussion instantly and effortlessly. Get professional, blockbuster-quality sound right out of the box, ready to empower any production.
Lightweight Palette, Maximum Impact
A lightweight yet diverse set of instruments, from thunderous Gran Cassas to crisp Sticks, captured by pushing technical and musical limits, nearly damaging microphones in the process.
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Mic Techniques & Mixes
Close
A punchy blend of spots with sharp clarity, impactful detail, and full body.
Mid
A natural, immersive sound with the balanced depth of a Decca Tree.
Far
An airy, open sound with a sense of depth and expansive ambiance.
Full Mix
A perfect blend of punch, balance, and airy depth for a rich, cinematic sound.
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A Collaboration with Budapest Scoring
Excellence You Can Trust
Trusted by leading Hollywood composers, Budapest Scoring’s renowned expertise and our meticulous sampling deliver exceptional sound quality.
Space That Elevates Sound
The open, resonant acoustics of Rottenbiller Hall translate into samples with enhanced depth, revealing the full character of every instrument.
Top Musicians and Instruments
We demanded the best players and instruments, and Budapest Scoring delivered. A-list musicians bring unparalleled impact to every performance.
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Features at a Glance
- Made for the free Kontakt Player (v7.10.6 and above).
- Fully NKS-compatible; works with Kontrol hardware.
- Downloadable and installable through Native Access.
- Recorded at 96 kHz for pitching-down without high-frequency loss; 24-bit depth preserves wide dynamic range.
- Powered by Simulation, our advanced sampling framework.
- 15 deeply sampled epic percussion instruments, including a bonus Steinway D grand piano staccato in the lowest octave.
- Includes Hits and Crescendo Rolls in four lengths: 1s, 2s, 3s, and 4s.
- Three curated mic techniques (Close, Mid, Far), plus a pre-mixed Full Mix blend.
- Global mixing of all instruments and per-instrument XY spatial positioning, each independently controlled.
- Dual-tracked recordings to double ensemble size, with Humanize and Stereorize for natural variation and width.
- 41 ms of consistent pre-pads on all samples preserve natural transients; Tight toggle enables latency-free playback.
- Master Delay and Reverb effects enhance movement and depth.
- Fully customizable mapping with last-touched functionality, dual-finger support, and key color personalization.
- Three adjustable velocity curves to match your keyboard’s response.
- Multi-instrument and single-instrument patches for flexible use.
- Includes Pulses bonus content: 40 multisampled sound sources and 20 designed presets.
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System Requirements
- Made for the free Kontakt Player (v7.10.6+)
- NKS compatible; works with Kontrol hardware.
- 18.03 GB - Download size (NCW, compressed from 36.06 GB)
- 96/24 - Recorded at 96 kHz with a 24-bit depth.
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