Leap Expansion - Melodic Trap preset pack artwork for Kontakt

Leap Expansion - Melodic Trap: Kontakt Preset Pack by Native Instruments

Rated 4.8/5 on Plugin Boutique (5 ratings)

Leap Expansion - Melodic Trap is a Kontakt expansion pack from Native Instruments with ambient synth pads, ethereal vocal textures, deep basses and dreamy piano loops for chilled-out trap productions.

REQUIRESKontaktHost synth sold separately
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01Overview

Leap Expansion - Melodic Trap is a sound collection built around atmosphere. It combines synth pads, vocal textures, bass and piano material, with reverb that the developer describes as a core part of the sound. The loops are organized by instrument category, so producers can quickly find the parts they need for a beat. The pack runs inside Kontakt and is part of the wider Leap series, which Native Instruments positions as a set of playful, performance-oriented expansions.

Best for

  • Chilled trap beats
  • Ambient vocal textures
  • Melodic trap pads
  • Dreamy piano loops
  • Trap bass layers
  • Atmospheric film intros
Requires
Kontakt
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02Key features

What you get

  • Ambient synth pads, vocal textures, deep basses and dreamy piano
  • 45 vocal loops plus 21 synth misc and 19 bass loops
  • Loops across 14 categories including SFX, kalimba and organ
  • Reverb-heavy sound palette aimed at chilled-out trap beats
  • Runs in Kontakt as a stand-alone app or plugin
  • Part of the Leap series with pitch, speed and slice performance effects
03In depth

Sound Character and Loop Content

Native Instruments describes Melodic Trap as ambient synth pads, ethereal vocal textures, deep basses and dreamy piano, all drenched in reverb. The loop library is weighted toward vocals, with 45 vocal loops, followed by 21 synth misc, 19 bass, 16 SFX, 14 piano and keys, and 12 guitar loops.

The pack also includes 10 synth lead loops, 7 kalimba loops, and smaller sets of brass, mallet, organ, pluck, synth pad and drum material. That spread makes it suited to building a full chilled trap arrangement from one source, with the vocal and pad layers providing the mood and the bass and drums carrying the groove.

Leap Performance Effects and Workflow

The wider Leap series is built around pitch twists, speed warps and loop slicing, controlled from the keyboard. Native Instruments describes these playful performance effects as a way to spark happy accidents during writing.

Because the expansion runs in Kontakt, you can use it as a stand-alone instrument or load it in a supported host as a plugin. Its loops are a practical starting point for sketching chords, hooks and textures before you shape them further.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperNative Instruments
TypePreset pack / expansion
CategoryExpansion Packs
RequiresKontakt
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Leap Expansion - Melodic Trap?

You need Kontakt to run this expansion. A free Kontakt Player is enough for playback, and the full Kontakt version is required for editing.

What operating systems and plugin formats are supported?

On macOS 13, 14 and 15, it runs as Stand-alone, VST3, AU and AAX. On Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit only), it runs as Stand-alone, VST3 and AAX.

Does the pack need an internet connection?

An internet connection is required to download, install and activate the product. Once installed, it can be used offline. Some products may need additional free downloads.

What hardware do I need?

The listed requirements are an Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, or Apple Silicon, 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended), DirectX 11.1 graphics support on Windows, and 2 GB of free disk space.

07Developer

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