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Instant Emotive Bass
Instantly create interweaving, evolving brass phrases from a single note or chord – all professionally performed, expertly arranged, and recorded together for a truly authentic sound.
Valves features a uniquely modern ensemble of brass instruments, carefully curated for soft, rich textures and ideally suited to a wide range of genres.
Features
- Instant Emotive Brass: Create evolving brass textures with a uniquely curated ensemble of French horn, flugelhorn, euphonium, trombone, and tuba.
- 100 Preset Phrases: Includes 100 preset phrases, each with three variations, or the option to build your own.
- Full Mix Control: Design your sound with full mix control and dedicated slots for creative effects.
- Intimate Brass for Contemporary Productions: Professionally performed, expertly arranged, and recorded together for an authentic sound.
- Expressive Brass Phrases: Each preset contains a collection of phrases for each instrument, composed from professionally performed articulations, synced to your host’s tempo.
- Moments Slider: Progressively and musically introduces new phrase variations, one instrument at a time.
- Randomization Feature: Hit 'Random' for endless new variations or experiment with different loop lengths for each individual track.
- Advanced Effects: Adjust levels and panning for each instrument, compress and saturate, and choose from 72 in-built effect presets.
- Authentic Ensemble Recording: Articulations captured with a full ensemble playing together with a conductor, but each instrument recorded in isolation.
System Requirements
- FREE Kontakt 6.2.2 Player or Kontakt 6.2.2 or higher is required to use this instrument
- Download size: 11.64 GB
Mac
- macOS 13, 14 or 15 (latest update)
- Intel Core i5/equivalent CPU or Apple Silicon
- 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
- Supports Core Audio
- Graphics hardware support for Direct 3D 11.1 (Feature Level 11_0) or higher
Windows
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit, latest Service Pack) or Windows 11 (latest Service Pack)
- Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU
- 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
- Supports ASIO and WASAPI
- Graphics hardware support for Direct 3D 11.1 (Feature Level 11_0) or higher
Note: Massive is used as an example.
Windows
1. Download the .zip installer file from your Plugin Boutique User Account.
2. Double-click the extracted .exe file to begin the installation process > click ‘Run’.
3. Read the welcome message > click 'Next'.
4. Click 'Next' to begin the installation.
5. Native Access has now been installed > Click 'Finish'.
6. Open Native Access > Create a new Native ID if you do not have one already. If you do, skip ahead to step 8.
7. You will then receive an email with a confirmation link > Open the email and click 'CONFIRM EMAIL'.
8. Log in to Native Access with your Native ID.
9. Click 'Add a serial'.
10. Enter your Serial Number found in your Plugin Boutique User Account > Click 'ADD SERIAL'.
11. Once your serial has been registered, click 'VIEW PRODUCTS NOT INSTALLED'.
12. Click the 'Not installed' tab > Locate Massive > Click 'INSTALL'.
For Super 8 installation, please download and install the free Reaktor 6 Player available from this link - https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/reaktor-6-player/free-download/ - once installed, open Reaktor within your DAW and locate Super 8.
Your software is now activated and ready for use within your DAW.
Mac
1. Download the .dmg installer file from your Plugin Boutique User Account.
2. Double-click the .dmg file to install Native Access.
3. Open Native Acces > Create a new Native ID if you do not have one already. If you do, skip ahead to step 5.
4. You will then receive an email with a confirmation link > Open the email and click 'CONFIRM EMAIL'.
5. Log in to Native Access with your Native ID.
6. Click 'Add a serial'
7. Enter your Serial Number found in your Plugin Boutique User Account > Click 'ADD SERIAL'.
8. Click the 'Not installed' tab > Locate Massive > Click 'INSTALL'.
For Super 8 installation, please download and install the free Reaktor 6 Player available from this link - https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/reaktor-6-player/free-download/ - once installed, open Reaktor within your DAW and locate Super 8.
Your software is now activated and ready for use within your DAW.
