Collision FX: Cinematic Sound Design Instrument by Sound Yeti

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Collision FX is a Kontakt-based cinematic sound design instrument from Sound Yeti, with more than 3,100 sound sources for hits, risers, impacts, environments and textures. It runs as a VST2, AU or AAX plugin, as a standalone app, or inside Kontakt.

REQUIRESKontaktHost player sold separately

VST2AUAAXStandaloneKontaktWindowsmacOS64-bit

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01Overview

Collision FX is built around cinematic sources, including impacts, risers, transitions, strikes, drones and tones. The library ships as 234 NKI instruments and menus, sampled at 96kHz/24-bit, and totals 14.72 GB of uncompressed samples. The Kontakt 5 Player is included, so no separate host instrument is needed. Sound Yeti positions it for composers, musicians, DJs and sound designers who want film and game-style elements that can be slotted into a mix quickly.

Best for

Film score hits
Trailer risers and impacts
Cinematic transitions
Game audio stingers
Ambient sound design
Tempo-synced sequences

Developer: Sound Yeti
Category: Kontakt Instruments
Requires: Kontakt
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

3,100+ sound sources at 96kHz/24-bit resolution
14.72 GB of uncompressed samples
234 NKIs and menus across themed categories
Proprietary LFO with matrix mapping and multiple wave shapes
190 convolution IR reverbs for spatial and ambient overtones
4-band parametric Sculpting Desk EQ with HP and LP filters
Single-click sidechain power knobs: Destruction, Shimmer, Depth
NKS-ready with Komplete Kontrol and Maschine Smart Play features

03In depth

Sound Character and Sound Sources

The library is organized by use. Master Themes (19 NKIs), Environments (85 NKIs), Movement (17 NKIs), Stingers (36 NKIs), Textures (24 NKIs) and Tempo Sync Sequences (53 NKIs) cover the main cinematic categories. The content includes hits, risers, drops, impacts, flybys, sweeps, ambiences and instrument sounds.

Sound Yeti describes the sources as derived from Epic Stock Media's Bane Cinematics, Blockbuster Trailer and Asylum collections, which the developer presents as a source of its cinematic material.

Controls, Modulation and Reverb

The main tab gives access to sidechain power modifiers labeled Destruction, Shimmer and Depth. Each sidechain input has ADSR controls, and the instrument can change pitch and reverse waveform direction from the same tab.

Every effect parameter can be modulated by envelopes, a custom LFO with multiple wave shapes including random, or a step sequencer. The Sculpting Desk adds a 4-band parametric EQ with 2-pole HP and LP filters and a bus compressor. The library also includes 190 convolution IR reverbs, which are controlled through early and late reflection parameters.

Workflow and Hardware Integration

Collision FX is NKS-ready and works with Komplete Kontrol and Maschine. Smart Play features, including touch strips, scale mapping, chord sets and the arpeggiator, can be used to perform the sounds from supported hardware.

The instrument can run standalone or inside Ableton Live, Logic Pro and Cubase, among other DAWs. An internet connection is needed to download and activate it, after which it can be used offline.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Sound Yeti
Type	Plugin
Category	Kontakt Instrument
Requires	Kontakt
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone, Kontakt
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Collision FX?

Collision FX requires Kontakt. The Kontakt 5 Player is included, and the developer states the product is powered by Kontakt 5 version 5.6.8 or later. It also runs standalone.

Which formats and operating systems does Collision FX support?

It is available in VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone and Kontakt formats. It is listed for Windows and macOS, and the bit depth is 64-bit.

Does Collision FX need an internet connection?

An internet connection is required to download and activate the product. Once installed and activated, it can be used offline.

Is Collision FX compatible with Komplete Kontrol and Maschine?

Yes. The product is NKS-ready and includes Smart Play features for Komplete Kontrol and Maschine, such as touch strips, scale mapping, chord sets and an arpeggiator.