Native Instruments Releases Circular Expressive Polyphonic Sequencer
Native Instruments has announced the releases of Circular, a software sequencer that features four independent layers and deep modulation control.
You can sequence over 100 experimental sound sources, from felted pianos to bowed metals, or import your own samples to work with.
Circular’s patches can comprise up to four layers, drawing from a library of 160 sound sources and spanning a variety of acoustic and synthetic samples that includes keys, guitars, saxophones, vocals and synths. Layers can be selected and levels adjusted on Circular’s Play page, which also features a circular representation of its sequencer.
Circular’s Sequencer page (pictured below) and you’ll find a more familiar layout. Each of Circular’s four sound layers gets its own sequencer here with adjustable pattern and step durations, along with polyrhythmic, probability-based and Euclidean sequencing options that can be used to generate complex and unpredictable patterns.
The Sequencer page also gives you per-step control over almost all of Circular’s parameters, applying individual values for sample selection, pitch, filter, amp, envelopes and effects on each step of your sequence.
Features:
- Four independent layers: Create polyrhythms and textured performances.
- Polyphonic aftertouch support: Add expressive nuance with polyphonic aftertouch.
- Real-time step controls: Modulate pitch, filter, and effects with per-step precision, all shaped by aftertouch.
- Extensive sound library: Explore over 100 acoustic and synthetic sound sources.
- Sample import: Transform your own sounds into evolving sequences with 128 user slots for imported samples.
Kontrol keyboard integration: Integrates with Native Instruments’ Kontrol S-Series keyboards.
Native Instruments Circular Walkthrough Video:
Circular is available now, priced at $199 / €199 / £179. To run it, you’ll need Kontakt (version 8.2.1 or higher) or the free Kontakt Player.
