Native Instruments Play Series Twenty Five v2.0

Welcome to TWENTY FIVE Version 2

As part of the KONTAKT Play Series, TWENTY FIVE is a limited-edition, free instrument created from the sounds of 37 classic instruments that represent our rich sonic history. Specially designed to celebrate our 25 years in sound, it aims to serve a broad range of styles that draw on our past but look to the future.

As with all Play Series instruments, TWENTY FIVE aims to balance intuitive, performance-focused control with nuanced sound design. The macros offer quick and dynamic control over the synth engine, enabling you to quickly shape presets and customize your own sounds. For those who wish to go deeper in sound design, you will find powerful sound editing tools and custom effects chains that offer further control and inspiration. TWENTY FIVE also contains an analog-style sequencer that can produce chords, arpeggios and melodic, rhythmical patterns. Ultimately, these tools aim to provide you with inspiration for your own sound creation.

TWENTY FIVE Overview

TWENTY FIVE offers a simple but powerful interface built around two sound source layers and six macro controls. Five additional views—Sound, FX, Sequencer, Macros and Settings—provide further controls and editing options for different parts of the synth engine. The six macros can be assigned to various dedicated sound parameters for instant sound sculpting from any view.

The Sound Editor covers all sound generating features, including traditional subtractive synthesizer controls and lo-fi sound-shaping tools. In the FX Editor, you can create custom effects chains for further tonal control and expression. In the Macro Editor, you can assign and manage the six macros to suit your needs. In the Settings view, you can tweak how the synthesizer reacts to your playing style and how notes are prioritized for each layer. Using the sequencer, you can create a 16-step melodic phrase, with velocity modulation for control over dynamics. Six additional sequencing lanes provide further control over the six macros, allowing for precise and nuanced sound design, as well as dramatic and unexpected discoveries.