Shed Some Light on Your Sound with Loop-fueled Sequencing
In flipping the switch on for Schema: Light, Native Instruments enlisted Tobias Menguser, renowned for not only his composition work, but also designing imaginative Kontakt instruments. This melodic sequencer plug-in deploys the combined industry-leading expertise of Native Instruments and Menguser, resulting in a suite of multi-sample sound design possibilities worthy of the silver screen. Schema: Light utilizes two core power sources: a 16-step sequencer and an audio looper. Each loop comprises four layers — designated A, B, C, and D — that produce successively illuminated permutations of the original recording. Pro-tier outboard gear pristinely captures the “A” layer, while a suite of stompboxes, modular synth systems, tape-recording machines, and cutting-edge granular technology comprise just a portion of the processing power used to conjure this palette of malleable musicality. Sound designers at Sweetwater are enamored by Schema: Light’s UX and UI design, allowing for streamlined exploration, intuitive interactivity, and detailed MIDI integration. From ethereal pads and effervescent keys to lush pianos, magical mallets, and pliable percussion, Schema: Light is a formidable sandbox of sonic experimentation. Studio-grade effects and versatile dynamics tools are complemented by a slew of adjustable audio-playback controls, with a pair of dedicated FX sends, alongside deep automation, mapping, and assignability features. With a curated array of 200 masterfully crafted presets pulling from over 300 distinct sound sources, Schema: Light’s smorgasbord of multi-sampled magic is unrivaled in its accessibility and latent artist potential for high-impact melodic sequences.
Note: This virtual instrument requires version 6.7+ of Native Instruments Kontakt or Kontakt Player. Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer with any questions or concerns.
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Native Instruments Schema: Light Features:
- Melodic sequencer built for experimental sound design and composition in collaboration with Kontakt instrument designer/composer Tobias Menguser
- Loop-based production workflow provides 4 layers of meticulously processed sounds for unparalleled variation to shape and explore
- 16-step sequencer includes detailed per-step performance modifiers for dynamic progressions and polyrhythmic possibilities
- Variable audio playback supplies an added dimension of sonic sculpting, including reversed audio
- 200 presets give you a wealth of broadcast-ready sounds and diverse patch-building foundations across mallets, keys, percussion, synths, bells, and more
- Onboard FX and dynamics accommodate multitudes of sound shaping and detailed customization
- Built-in randomizer and comprehensive MIDI compatibility mean personalized, powerful sonic interfacing and performances
