Max & Neo Bundle by Muze Kontakt instrument collection interface

Max & Neo Bundle: Kontakt Instrument Collection by Muze

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Max & Neo Bundle is a Kontakt instrument collection from Muze that bundles 39 sound libraries, covering synths, pianos, basses, drums, strings and more. It requires the full version of Kontakt and runs on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Max & Neo Bundle gathers the Max and Neo sound libraries from Muze into one package. The collection spans pads, synths, chords, plucks, pianos, electric pianos, organs, basses, drums, strings, brass, woodwinds, harp, mallets and percussion. The bundle is built for Kontakt and is distributed as a set of instruments, each with its own interface for shaping the sound. Its contents are organized around the Max and Neo series, so producers can move between tonal and rhythmic sources within one purchase.

Best for

Cinematic score pads
Ambient and chillout textures
Techno and house basses
Film and trailer hybrid synths
Orchestral mockups
Hip-hop and R&B keys

Developer: Muze
Category: Kontakt Instruments
Requires: Kontakt
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

39 instruments spanning synths, keys, basses, drums and strings
Aquamarine offers more than 2400 patches across pads, chords, synths and plucks
Bass Elements includes more than 1400 bass sounds
Built-in step sequencer in Aquamarine for rhythmic patterns
XY pad mixing of up to 144 layered sounds per preset
30 built-in effects including compressors, reverbs and EQs
Custom user interfaces for each instrument
Requires the full version of Kontakt; not compatible with Kontakt Player

03In depth

What the Bundle Includes

The bundle includes Aquamarine, a collection of 2400 patches divided into pads, chords, synths and plucks. Bass Elements adds more than 1400 bass sounds sorted into House, Hip-Hop, EDM and Techno categories. Acoustic Pianos, Electric Pianos, Mello, Bass Guitar, Drums, Hybrid Strings and Organ B3 cover keys, guitars, percussion and strings.

The Neo series adds a long list of instruments, including Gemini, Dione, Hercules, Proteus, Triton, Upright Bass, Horns, Harp, Marimba, Xylophone, Celesta, Timpani and several ensemble and solo woodwind and string patches.

Sound Design and Controls

Each instrument ships with a custom user interface that gives control over all aspects of the sound. Presets can mix multiple layers, and Aquamarine lets you combine from 2 to 144 sounds at once through an XY pad. Aquamarine also includes a built-in step sequencer for creating rhythmic pulses.

The bundle includes 30 built-in effects, such as compressors, delays, reverbs, limiters, cabinets and multi-band EQs, so much of the processing can stay inside Kontakt.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Muze
Type	Plugin
Category	Kontakt Instrument
Requires	Kontakt
Formats	Kontakt
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Max & Neo Bundle?

You need the full version of Kontakt. The bundle is not compatible with the free Kontakt Player.

Which operating systems does Max & Neo Bundle support?

The bundle supports Windows and macOS. Windows systems need a sound card with ASIO drivers.

How much storage space does the bundle require?

Aquamarine alone takes up 102 GB on disk, and the full Max & Neo collection is listed at over 290 GB, so plan for significant drive space. An SSD is recommended for the best performance.