Polivox Kontakt instrument by Loot Audio, Polivoks analog synth sample library

Polivox: Kontakt Instrument Based on the Polivoks Analog Synth

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Polivox is a Kontakt instrument from Loot Audio built from samples of the Polivoks, a Soviet analog synthesizer. It includes 845 24-bit samples and a Solo Synth Engine for shaping its sound.

REQUIRESKontaktHost player sold separately
Kontakt
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01Overview

Polivox recreates the character of the Polivoks, a monophonic analog synth produced in the Soviet Union from 1982 to 1990. Loot Audio captured the raw sample material directly from the instrument, including some samples taken through a 1968 Brüel & Kjær lab filter. The library runs inside full Kontakt and comes with 64 example instruments and 66 example layered multis to help you explore its range.

Best for

  • Analog bass sounds
  • Retro synth leads
  • Experimental textures
  • Vintage synth sound design
  • Layered synth patches
Developer
Loot Audio
Requires
Kontakt
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • 845 24-bit samples captured directly from the Polivoks
  • Solo Synth Engine that retains the instrument's character
  • 64 example instruments for quick starting points
  • 66 example layered multis for layered sounds
  • Low-pass and band-pass filter modes
  • Looping envelopes and duophonic note assigner, as described by the developer
03In depth

Sound Character and Filter Behavior

The Polivoks was designed to resemble the Minimoog, but the developer says its designer never had access to that instrument or its technical documentation. Loot Audio describes the Polivoks as a different design on a technical level, with looping envelopes, a duophonic note assigner and a distinctive filter.

That filter offers low-pass and band-pass modes. Loot Audio says it can be wild at times but can also produce very pleasing tones when handled with care. The Solo Synth Engine keeps the sonic character of the original while letting you work across a broad palette of tones and textures.

Presets and Layered Multis for Kontakt

Polivox ships with 64 example instruments and 66 example layered multis. Loot Audio included these to show what the library can do, so you can start from a finished patch and adjust it rather than building a sound from scratch.

The library is built for Kontakt and needs the full version of NI Kontakt 4.2.4 or later. It will not run in the free Kontakt Player.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperLoot Audio
TypePlugin
CategoryKontakt Instrument
RequiresKontakt
FormatsKontakt
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Polivox?

Polivox requires the full version of NI Kontakt 4.2.4 or later. It will not work with the free Kontakt Player.

What format is Polivox available in?

Polivox is available in the Kontakt format.

What is included in the Polivox library?

The library includes 845 24-bit samples, 64 example instruments and 66 example layered multis.

07Developer

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