Unlock a world of musical creativity with the Heavyocity NOVO Essentials. This Kontakt instrument plugin is a must-have for composers and sound designers seeking the perfect blend of lush traditional strings and innovative sound design capabilities. Dive into a carefully curated selection of orchestral string sounds, ready to inspire your next cinematic masterpiece or enhance your compositions with unparalleled texture and depth.

The NOVO Essentials brings together a full ensemble of 44 players, featuring 18 violins, 10 violas, 10 cellos, and 6 double basses. With articulations like long sustain, tremolo, staccato, and pizzicato, these strings can effortlessly transition from sweeping melodies to intricate motifs.

For those looking to push boundaries, the String Designer and Loop Designer offer a three-channel-based browsing system, enabling dynamic sound shaping and creative loop building. Explore atmospheric, dirty, distorted, and synth-processed sounds to add layers of intrigue and emotion to your projects. Whether you're crafting ambient soundscapes or rhythmic motifs, the intuitive sample browser and CYCLE page for advanced granular playback make NOVO Essentials a versatile tool in any music producer's arsenal.

Key Features:

• 10.02 GB uncompressed (6.1 GB on Disk with NI lossless compression)
• 5,668 Samples and 54 all-new snapshot presets
• Includes 3 NKIs: Full Ensemble Preset, String Designer, Loop Designer
• Full ensemble of 44 players with core articulations: Long, Tremolo, Staccato, Pizzicato
• 24 full ensemble sources and 20 processed sources (atmospheric, dirty/distorted, FX & textures, synth)
• 36 straight loops: Ambient, Motif, Rhythmic
• Intuitive sample browser and CYCLE page for advanced granular & rhythmic playback
• MACRO knob for dynamic multi-parameter control
• Compatible with Kontakt 6 Engine, NKS-ready for seamless integration

Product specs

FAQs

What are the main features of Heavyocity NOVO Essentials?

Heavyocity NOVO Essentials offers deeply-sampled organic strings with three-engine functionality, including Traditional Strings, Hybrid Strings, and String Loops, designed for composers seeking a streamlined yet powerful orchestral tool.

Is Heavyocity NOVO Essentials compatible with my DAW?

Heavyocity NOVO Essentials is compatible with DAWs that support VST, AU, AAX, and NKS formats, making it versatile for use with most major digital audio workstations.

What are the system requirements for running Heavyocity NOVO Essentials on a Mac?

To run Heavyocity NOVO Essentials on a Mac, you need macOS 10.12 or later, with an Intel Core i5 processor or higher, and 4GB of RAM or more recommended.

Can I use Heavyocity NOVO Essentials on a Windows PC?

Yes, Heavyocity NOVO Essentials can be used on a Windows PC with Windows 7 SP1 or later, requiring an Intel Core i5 processor or higher, and at least 4GB of RAM recommended.

How does Heavyocity NOVO Essentials differ from the full NOVO instrument?

NOVO Essentials includes the same three-engine functionality as the full NOVO instrument but offers a more streamlined content set, making it accessible for composers of all budgets and experience levels.