Cinematic Cymbals by Have Audio Kontakt instrument interface

Cinematic Cymbals: Kontakt Cymbal Sample Library by Have Audio

Rated 4.7/5 on Plugin Boutique (27 ratings)

Cinematic Cymbals is a Kontakt instrument library from Have Audio containing three instruments with 620 samples of bowed cymbals, textures and processed pads. It requires the full version of Kontakt and does not run in Kontakt Player.

REQUIRESKontaktHost player sold separately
Kontakt
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01Overview

Cinematic Cymbals is built from recorded cymbal material, with bowed and reverse bowed cymbals, ghostly cymbals, and super ball friction mallet sounds. Have Audio processed these sources through modular synthesizers and analog effects pedals to create harmonic beds and cinematic pads. The library is split across three Kontakt instruments, covering acoustic, electronic and dystopian character, and it is aimed at film composers and producers who want darker, edgier textures.

Best for

  • Film score tension
  • Cinematic pads
  • Experimental percussion
  • Dark ambient textures
  • Edgy electronic production
Developer
Have Audio
Requires
Kontakt
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • 620 samples in .ncw format
  • Three Kontakt instruments with 3 .nki files
  • Over 1700 MB uncompressed across three instruments
  • Bowed and reverse bowed cymbals and textures
  • Tuned, playable bowed cymbals
  • Playable Dystopian and Stochastic pads
  • Built-in filter, tape saturation and distortion
  • Convolution reverb and Metallic echoes IR effect
03In depth

Sound Character and Playable Pads

The library combines acoustic source material with heavy processing. The bowed and reverse bowed cymbals and textures sit at the acoustic end, while the Dystopian and Stochastic pads are playable and built from processed sounds. Tuned bowed cymbals are playable, and the Enchanted minor chords offer a more harmonic option for scoring.

The bundle includes built-in effects: a filter, tape saturation, distortion, a convolution reverb, a Metallic echoes impulse response effect, and a low-end drone effect. These let you shape the textures without relying on external processing.

Kontakt Requirements and Use Cases

Cinematic Cymbals requires the full version of Kontakt 5.6.8 or later. It will not work in the free Kontakt Player. The developer recommends 8 GB of RAM or more and about 2 GB of free hard drive space, since the uncompressed files total over 1700 MB across the three instruments.

The library suits film scoring and tension cues, as well as producers who want experimental percussion and atmospheric beds for edgy productions.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperHave Audio
TypePlugin
CategoryKontakt Instrument
RequiresKontakt
FormatsKontakt
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Cinematic Cymbals?

You need the full version of Kontakt 5.6.8 or later. The library will not work in the free Kontakt Player.

How much RAM and disk space does it need?

The developer recommends 8 GB of RAM or more and about 2 GB of free hard drive space. The uncompressed files total over 1700 MB.

What is included in the library?

The bundle includes three Kontakt instruments: Acoustic, Electronic and Dystopian. It contains 620 samples in .ncw format and 3 .nki files.

07Developer

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