PHARLIGHT vocal-based granular instrument plugin interface by Native Instruments

PHARLIGHT: Vocal-Based Granular Instrument for Kontakt by Native Instruments

PHARLIGHT is a vocal-based granular instrument from Native Instruments that runs in Kontakt. It creates textures, pads, leads and effects from organic vocal timbres and a custom sample library.

REQUIRESKontaktHost player sold separately

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01Overview

PHARLIGHT is a Kontakt instrument developed by the team behind STRAYLIGHT. It is built around vocal-based granular playback, with two dedicated playback modules that work with a library of samples recorded specifically for the engine. Native Instruments positions it for artists, composers, musicians and sound designers who want melodic, human-sounding material for cinematic soundscapes, ambiences and hooks.

Best for

Cinematic soundscapes
Atmospheric pads
Vocal-style leads
Ambient textures
Sound design effects
Melodic hooks

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

02Key features

What you get

Vocal-based granular engine for organic, melodic timbres
Two dedicated playback modules
Creates textures, pads, leads and effects
In-depth control over effects and modulation
Controls for intensity, timing and evolution
Custom sample library recorded for the PHARLIGHT engine
Runs inside Kontakt, free Kontakt Player supported

03In depth

Vocal Textures and Sound Design with PHARLIGHT

PHARLIGHT focuses on organic vocal timbres. Its granular engine turns these sounds into textures, pads, leads and effects, which makes it useful for building atmospheric layers as well as melodic parts.

The included library was designed and recorded specifically for PHARLIGHT's two playback modules. Because the samples were made for this engine rather than repurposed from a general collection, the material is tailored to its granular processing.

Modulation and Control in PHARLIGHT

PHARLIGHT gives you in-depth control over effects and modulation, so you can shape intensity, timing and evolution over the course of a sound. This makes it practical for producers who want sounds that change and develop rather than hold a static tone.

It requires Kontakt to run. The free Kontakt Player (version 6.2.2 or higher) or full Kontakt (version 6.2.2 or higher) is needed, and the download is about 1.26GB.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Native Instruments
Type	Plugin
Category	Kontakt Instrument
Requires	Kontakt

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to run PHARLIGHT?

PHARLIGHT requires Kontakt. You need the free Kontakt Player or full Kontakt, version 6.2.2 or higher.

How large is the PHARLIGHT download?

The download size is 1.26GB.

What kinds of sounds does PHARLIGHT make?

PHARLIGHT is built on organic vocal timbres and is designed for uniquely human textures, pads, leads and effects, including cinematic soundscapes and pulsating ambiences.