Introducing the Heavyocity - Ensemble Woods Collection, a dynamic addition to your scoring arsenal that seamlessly blends traditional and non-traditional wooden instruments into a versatile Kontakt instrument. Designed for the discerning composer, this collection captures the raw, organic essence of percussive woods, offering a fresh sonic palette to enhance your cinematic compositions.

Recorded in the acoustically rich environment of Bunker Studios, Brooklyn, the Ensemble Woods Collection provides an immersive audio experience. With 11 meticulously multi-sampled wood ensemble kits and over 300 tempo-synced loops, you can explore a range of tones from sharp cracks to deep, resonant thumps. The collection's Loop Mutator feature revolutionizes your creative process, allowing you to rearrange and customize loops for unique rhythmic patterns.

The user interface is crafted for intuitive sound design, with the Punish and Twist knobs offering powerful, hands-on control over saturation, distortion, and modulation. Engage seamlessly with the soundscape using per-channel EQs, a 4-band Master EQ, and a comprehensive suite of effects including Delay, Mod, Drive, and Convolution.

Whether you're crafting the next big film score or experimenting with soundscapes, the Ensemble Woods Collection is your gateway to a new world of percussive expression.

Key Features:

• 2.01 GB uncompressed (1.39 GB on Disk with NI lossless compression)
• 48 Ensemble Kit Presets
• 6 Multi Presets
• 460+ Loops
• The Stage for easy stereo placement
• Playable Trigger FX™ for real-time control
• Loop Mutator™ for real-time re-composing of loops
• Compatible with Kontakt 5 (Player) Version 5.5.1.451 or higher
• Stand-alone, VST, AU, DXi, AAX, RTAS compatibility

Product specs

FAQs

What software platform is required to use the Heavyocity Ensemble Woods Collection?

The Heavyocity Ensemble Woods Collection is compatible with Mac and PC platforms and requires Kontakt Player 5.5.1.451 or higher.

Is the Heavyocity Ensemble Woods Collection suitable for standalone use or does it require a DAW?

This collection can be used in standalone mode or within a DAW as it supports AAX, AU, VST3, and NKS formats.

What are the minimum system requirements for running the Heavyocity Ensemble Woods Collection on a Mac?

To run the Heavyocity Ensemble Woods Collection on a Mac, you need OS X 10.10 or later, an Intel Core Duo 2 processor or higher, and at least 2GB of RAM.

Can the Heavyocity Ensemble Woods Collection be used on a Windows PC?

Yes, it can be used on a Windows PC with Windows 7 SP1 or later, an Intel Core Duo 2 or AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor or higher, and a minimum of 2GB RAM.

Is the Heavyocity Ensemble Woods Collection a full version or an expansion?

The Heavyocity Ensemble Woods Collection is an expansion for Kontakt 5, offering a wood ensembles collection.