Rhythmic Textures NOVO Pack 02 chamber strings Kontakt instrument artwork by Heavyocity

Rhythmic Textures: NOVO Pack 02 – Chamber Strings Kontakt Instrument by Heavyocity

Rated 4.7/5 on Plugin Boutique (64 ratings)

Rhythmic Textures: NOVO Pack 02 is a Kontakt instrument from Heavyocity that sample-maps violins, violas and celli with 48 rhythmic string articulations, built for film and cinematic scoring.

REQUIRESKontaktHost player sold separately
KontaktWindowsmacOS64-bit
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01Overview

Rhythmic Textures: NOVO Pack 02 focuses on rhythmic chamber string sounds rather than sustained ensemble lines. Heavyocity recorded small violin, viola and cello ensembles and arranged the material into 16 articulations per section, including tremolos, pulses, sul pont waves, col legno brushes and pedal swells. The library runs on the NOVO engine inside Kontakt and includes 221 snapshot presets to start from.

Best for

  • Rhythmic string ostinatos
  • Cinematic tension beds
  • Film score textures
  • Sound design pulses
  • Chamber strings layering
Developer
Heavyocity
Requires
Kontakt
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • 48 articulations across violin, viola and cello sections
  • 2,476 samples in 17.2 GB uncompressed content
  • 12 GB on disk with NI lossless compression
  • 221 snapshot presets for quick starting points
  • 10 NKI instrument files
  • CYCLE page for granular and rhythmic playback
  • MACRO knob for multi-parameter control
  • Intuitive Sample Browser for finding articulations
03In depth

Sound and Recording Approach

Heavyocity recorded the library at Reservoir Studios in New York, using three- and four-person violin, viola and cello ensembles. The developer says the goal was to capture a close, intimate chamber sound with a high level of detail.

The articulations are built around rhythmic playing techniques. Examples include Tremolo Pushes, Pulse Waves, Rhythm Soup and Off Accent for violins, violas and celli, so the same technique can be layered across sections in a single arrangement.

Sound Design Controls and Workflow

The NOVO engine gives you two main ways to shape the samples. The MACRO knob changes several parameters at once for dynamic control over a sound. CYCLE provides granular and rhythmic playback for more advanced sequencing.

The included Intuitive Sample Browser helps you find articulations quickly, and the 221 snapshot presets give you a starting point for sound design.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperHeavyocity
TypePlugin
CategoryKontakt Instrument
RequiresKontakt
FormatsKontakt
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to run Rhythmic Textures?

Rhythmic Textures requires Kontakt. The developer lists Kontakt 5 (Player) version 5.6.8 or later, and it is also Komplete Kontrol integrated and NKS-ready.

Which formats and operating systems does it support?

The library is available in Kontakt format for Windows and macOS, with a 64-bit build. The developer also lists stand-alone, VST, AU and AAX versions.

How much disk space does it need?

The content is 17.2 GB uncompressed and about 12 GB on disk with Native Instruments lossless compression.

07Developer

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