Scene - Magnolia is a hybrid scoring instrument by Native Instruments that runs in Kontakt. It combines 16 layered sound sources, including strings, synths, piano, voice and clarinet, for pared-back cinematic arthouse scores.
Scene - Magnolia is built for scoring intimate, understated moments. Native Instruments describes it as a take on modern arthouse cinema scores rather than a lush, traditional Hollywood sound. The instrument is part of the Scene series, designed with media composers in mind. It draws on sixteen layered sources and comes with 120 presets to start from. Its XY pad lets you morph between textures and effects as you write.
The instrument focuses on a restrained, emotionally close sound. Native Instruments says it is aimed at the feel of contemporary romantic drama, with a slight edge rather than a sweeping orchestral palette.
The sixteen layers combine close strings, soft synths, evolving piano, voice and clarinet. Because these sources are hybrid, you can blend acoustic and synthetic textures within a single patch instead of switching between separate instruments.
Scene - Magnolia is centered on an XY pad. Moving across the pad morphs between sound layers and effects, so you can shape a cue in real time without digging through deep parameter trees.
The 120 included presets give you a starting point for common textures. You can then adjust the streamlined controls to fit the scene you are scoring.
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 |
| Formats | Kontakt |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
Scene - Magnolia requires Kontakt. You can use the free Kontakt Player, version 8.12.1 or higher, or the full Kontakt version 8.12.1 or higher.
It supports Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) and macOS 13, 14 or 15. It is listed as a 64-bit instrument.
On Mac, you need an Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, or Apple Silicon, with 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended). On Windows, you need an Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended), and support for ASIO or WASAPI audio drivers.
Native Instruments positions it for contemporary arthouse cinema and romantic drama scoring, with a pared-back, intimate character.
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