Secunda throat singing instrument by Wavelet Audio Kontakt interface

Secunda: Throat Singing Instrument for Kontakt by Wavelet Audio

Rated 4.6/5 on Plugin Boutique (11 ratings)

Secunda is a Kontakt instrument from Wavelet Audio built around throat singing. It offers vocal textures, harmonics and sound design sources for film, trailer, folk and electronic music.

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01Overview

Secunda is a toolkit for Kontakt Player that focuses on throat singing as a sound source. Wavelet Audio describes it as a broad palette of organic vocal textures and ancient-style harmonics, along with sound design tools built directly from throat singing recordings. The instrument is intended to add depth, grit and an eerie resonance to a mix. Producers working on soundtracks, film scores, trailer music, folk and electronic projects can use it as a distinct vocal layer.

Best for

  • Film score vocals
  • Trailer music textures
  • Cinematic drones
  • Folk-inspired melodies
  • Electronic sound design
  • Haunting background pads
Developer
Wavelet Audio
Requires
Kontakt
Store
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02Key features

What you get

  • True legato for smooth note transitions
  • Multiple round robins to reduce repetition
  • Multiple dynamic layers for expressive playing
  • Bonus stems included
  • 24-bit / 48 kHz lossless NCW sample format
  • Snapshots for storing and recalling settings
  • Throat singing vocal textures and harmonics
  • Built for Kontakt Player and Kontakt
03In depth

Throat Singing Sounds and Sound Design

Secunda is built on recordings of throat singing, a vocal technique that produces several pitches at once. The developer says the library covers every facet of the style, from traditional vocal harmonics to modern sound design derived from those same recordings.

This makes it useful for both melodic vocal parts and for textures that sit in the background. Layers can add crunch and resonance to pads, drones or percussive hits without relying on conventional choir sounds.

Because the library is a Kontakt instrument, its sounds can be shaped with Kontakt's own processing and layering tools.

Playability, Layers and Included Extras

Secunda includes true legato, so smooth transitions between notes can be played in a single performance. Multiple round robins help reduce repetition when a phrase is played many times.

Multiple dynamic layers let the sound change in character as velocity increases, giving more control over intensity. Snapshots store combinations of settings for quick recall during a session.

The package also includes bonus stems and is recorded in a 24-bit / 48 kHz lossless NCW format.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperWavelet Audio
TypePlugin
CategoryKontakt Instrument
RequiresKontakt
FormatsKontakt
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Secunda?

Secunda is a Kontakt instrument from Wavelet Audio based on throat singing recordings. It is designed for vocal textures, harmonics and sound design in cinematic and electronic music.

What do I need to use Secunda?

Secunda requires Kontakt. The developer lists the free Kontakt Player and NI Kontakt 7.5.0 as compatible, and the library needs about 6.2 GB of hard drive space.

Is Secunda compatible with Native Instruments hardware?

The developer states that Secunda is compatible with hardware by Native Instruments.

Does Secunda support legato playing?

Yes. Secunda includes true legato, which allows smooth transitions between notes.

07Developer

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