Evolve Nest Acoustics Upgrade by Excite Audio synth plugin interface

Evolve Nest Acoustics Upgrade: Botanical Sample and Synth Instrument Free Download

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Evolve Nest Acoustics Upgrade is an upgrade plugin for owners of Evolve Nest Acoustics Lite, a sample and synth instrument by Excite Audio built around four blendable sound layers and organic-inspired macro effects.

VST3VST2AUAAXStandaloneWindowsmacOS64-bit
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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Evolve Nest Acoustics Upgrade is aimed at existing owners of Evolve Nest Acoustics Lite who want the full instrument. Excite Audio describes it as a botanical sound palette that combines foley, nature and field recordings with analogue synthesis. The core is a quad-layer engine in which each layer can hold a sample-based source or a synth oscillator. The XY Pad blends or modulates those layers in real time, and four macro effects add texture and character.

Best for

  • Synthwave pads
  • Organic textures
  • Cinematic atmospheres
  • Sound design
  • Custom patch building
  • Foley-based sounds
Developer
Excite Audio
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Four sound layers (A, B, C, D) using sample or synth engines
  • 250 sound sources across acoustic, bass, impact, pluck and texture
  • XY Pad switchable between Sounds and FX modes
  • User sample import for custom patches
  • Twelve modulation sources and a full modulation matrix
  • Four macros: Holo, Crust, Breeze and Erode
  • Dual filters with HPF, LPF, BP and Peak modes
  • Three rearrangeable effect slots with 16 effect types
03In depth

Four-Layer Engine and Sound Sources

Each of the four layers (A, B, C, D) can host either one of 250 sample-based sound sources or a synth oscillator. Sound sources cover acoustic, bass, impact, pluck, synth, texture and tuned foley material. You can also import your own samples to build a custom patch or replace a source in an existing one.

Sample layers offer play direction, tone and keytracking controls. Synth layers offer an oscillator shape slider and unison detuning. Each layer also has pitch, fine tuning, velocity sensitivity, panning and volume. The dice buttons pick a sample at random for a single layer, or randomise sounds, parameters and effects across the whole plugin.

Modulation, Effects and the XY Pad

Twelve modulation sources include six ADSR envelopes with delay and hold, two LFOs with retrigger and offset options, velocity and keytracking with adjustable curves, and the XY Pad's X and Y positions. A full modulation matrix lists all routings, with curve and polarity settings for finer control.

The four macro effects are Holo, which adds resonant, prism-like colour; Crust, a dry, fluttery top texture; Breeze, which grows into long tails; and Erode, which degrades pitch and stability. Dual filters and three rearrangeable effect slots, each offering 16 effect types, round out the signal chain.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperExcite Audio
TypePlugin
CategoryVirtual Instruments
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

Who is the Evolve Nest Acoustics Upgrade for?

It is sold as an upgrade for owners of Evolve Nest Acoustics Lite who want the full version of the instrument.

What formats and operating systems does it support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and is 64-bit only.

What do I need to use Evolve Nest Acoustics Upgrade?

It runs as a plugin inside a compatible DAW such as Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper or Reason. macOS 10.15 or higher is required on Mac, and Windows 7 or higher on PC. An internet connection is needed to authorise the software.

Does it include a trial?

Yes, a trial version is available.

07Developer

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