Helios Kontakt instrument by Loot Audio interface

Helios: Sequenced Textures and Pulses Kontakt Instrument by Loot Audio

Rated 4.6/5 on Plugin Boutique (65 ratings)

Helios is a Kontakt instrument by Loot Audio that combines two sound sources and shapes them with sequenced, rhythmic effects. It requires the full version of Kontakt 5.6.0 or later.

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01Overview

Helios is built for producers who want textures that move. You can layer two sound sources and switch between them rhythmically, or let them evolve slowly through gradual modulation. Each channel carries 11 individual sequencers that can be synced to different speeds and used to control a set of effects in either pulsed or blended form. A second page adds master-effect sequencers and 60 custom impulse responses for further coloring. The instrument runs inside Kontakt and needs the full version to operate; the free Kontakt Player will put it into demo mode.

Best for

Rhythmic texture design
Evolving ambient pads
Pulsed sound design
Electronic soundscapes
Sequenced effect movement

Developer: Loot Audio
Category: Kontakt Instruments
Requires: Kontakt
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Two sound sources combined in one instrument
11 individual sequencers per channel
Sync sequencers to different speeds
Pulsed or blendable effect control
Per-sequencer speed, steps, direction, offset and loop
Copy, paste, randomize and built-in sequencer presets
Second page with master-effect sequencers
60 custom impulse responses
114 snapshots included
About 5GB of sound design material

03In depth

Sequencing and Rhythmic Blending

Every sequencer offers control over speed, number of steps, direction, offset, fade-in, nudge and loop, and each can be adjusted independently. Copy and paste functions, randomization and built-in presets speed up programming.

The main blending approach combines two sound sources and swaps between them in time with the sequencers. For slower results, gradual modulation can turn the same material into an evolving soundscape. Presets are available per sequencer, so you can add rhythm and variation quickly without starting from scratch.

Sound Design Material and Snapshots

Helios includes 114 snapshots as starting points, along with about 5GB of soundscapes created by several sound designers. You choose a source and then manipulate it with the sequencers and effects.

The 11 effects per channel can be controlled randomly or pushed in positive or negative directions with a single control, which gives a wide range of sound design options for textures, pulses and ambiences.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Loot Audio
Type	Plugin
Category	Kontakt Instrument
Requires	Kontakt
Formats	Kontakt

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Helios?

Helios requires the full version of Kontakt 5.6.0 or later. It will not run beyond demo mode in the free Kontakt Player.

What format is Helios available in?

Helios is available in the Kontakt format.

What kinds of sounds can Helios make?

Helios focuses on textures, pulses and ambiences. You can combine two sound sources, sequence their movement and shape them with effects, impulse responses and included snapshots.