Fables cinematic ensemble library by Native Instruments Kontakt instrument

Fables: Cinematic Ensemble Library by Native Instruments

Fables is a cinematic Kontakt instrument from Native Instruments that blends orchestral and hybrid ensemble textures, including strings, choirs, woodwinds and waterphone, across 16 hand-played instruments.

REQUIRESKontaktHost player sold separately
Kontakt
AVAILABLE ATPlugin Boutique
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01Overview

Fables is a sample-based instrument built for scoring and electronic production. It layers acoustic ensembles and synthetic timbres through a three-layer engine, so you can shape evolving pads and textures. The library draws on the Lores legacy and is developed under the Evolution Series label. Its polyphonic aftertouch lets you shape each voice individually during performance.

Best for

  • Cinematic scoring
  • Evolving pads
  • Hybrid ensemble textures
  • Electronic production motion
  • Expressive sustained passages
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Kontakt
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02Key features

What you get

  • Blend and layer organic and synthetic timbres in a three-layer engine
  • Polyphonic aftertouch for per-voice control of volume and filters
  • 16 hand-played instruments with over 400 articulations
  • Includes waterphone, string sections, choirs and tuned percussion
  • Two microphone positions blendable for adjustable room character
03In depth

Hybrid Textures and Sound Design

Fables combines organic and synthetic tones. The library includes string sections, male and female choirs, woodwinds, tuned percussion, pads, low brass, French horn ensembles and a waterphone.

The instruments are played by performers and offer over 400 articulations, which gives you a wide range of attack and effect options. Blending and layering instruments across the three-layer engine is the main way to build new textures.

Expressive Control with Polyphonic Aftertouch

Polyphonic aftertouch lets each held note be shaped on its own. Native Instruments says this allows you to control volume, panning, filters, pitch and modulation per voice.

That per-note control suits performance and sustained cinematic passages, where small changes in dynamics and timbre carry the phrase.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperNative Instruments
TypePlugin
CategoryKontakt Instrument
RequiresKontakt
FormatsKontakt
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Fables?

Fables requires Kontakt. You need Kontakt 7 Version 7.5 or higher, or the free Kontakt 7 Player, to load the instrument.

What formats is Fables available in?

Fables is available in the Kontakt format.

How large is the Fables download?

The download size is 57 GB.

07Developer

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