Roux: New Orleans Bounce Kontakt Instrument by Native Instruments

Roux combines recorded instruments with digital synthesis. The developer describes the result as a sonic blend that reflects the city's past, present and future. The palette includes live basses, energetic synths and brass, all aimed at the bounce style associated with New Orleans.

Because the sounds mix recordings and synth design, you can use the instrument for the rhythmic and melodic layers that give bounce tracks their energy, from low-end parts to brass and synth lines.

Roux includes 150 presets, each set up with macro controls for real-time adjustment. The macros let you change the character of a patch with a few controls instead of editing every parameter, which suits fast sketching.

Roux is part of the Play Series, a line of instruments that pairs carefully designed presets with focused controls. Native Instruments positions the series as a way to start writing quickly, whether you are new to production or more experienced.