Publisher: Native Instruments
Format: Kontakt (8.2.1+)
Quality: Stereo 48 kHz 24-bit
- 9.29 GB
Description: Polyphonic Sequencer
Expressive polyphonic sequencer
• Transform any chord progression into captivating rhythmic soundscapes
• Explore over 100 experimental sources: felt pianos, guitars, hybrid synths, bowed metal objects, and more
• Quickly create complex sequences with four independently modulated layers and real-time step control that responds to aftertouch
From sketch to score in seconds
Circular starts with a single note, but it doesn’t stop there. It moves, changes, and evolves into a vibrant, cinematic sound. Four fully independent layers allow each step to become a canvas—modulating pitch, filters, and effects in real time. A simple sketch quickly transforms into a dynamic score, giving you the speed to quickly compose and the depth to create something truly unique.
Circular Sound Palette
From delicate music boxes and muted keyboards to creaking ceramics, brushed guitars, and inverted bells, Circular’s palette is built on contrasts: soft and harsh, acoustic and synthetic, familiar and unusual. Explore pianos, chamber recordings of objects, airy saxophones, metallic objects, processed vocals, and hybrid synthesizers—each sound is dynamic and reveals itself over time.
Built for Speed
Combine up to four sound sources simultaneously, each with its own sequence, effects, and modulation. Circular’s polyphonic sequencer lets you control every aspect of the sound at the step level, including sample substitution. Each layer works independently, allowing you to create dynamic polyrhythms and richly textured parts in seconds.
Create sound in real time
Circular provides detailed control without disrupting the creative process. Apply granular effects, unison, delay, and more to every step, with instant visual feedback and intuitive modulation. Polyphonic aftertouch adds expressiveness to every note, making your patterns tactile, dynamic, and alive from the very first step.
Add your own samples
Load your own samples and watch Circular work its magic. Whispered vocals, raw field recordings, or delicate string strumming—your sounds transform into evolving sequences filled with texture, rhythm, and movement. Add multiple samples simultaneously, spreading them across 128 slots, and create something completely new. Play on Kontrol keyboards
With support for polyphonic aftertouch, Circular pairs perfectly with the new Kontrol S-Series keyboards, allowing you to expressively modulate sequences. Easily find and control sounds with the detailed display. Take advantage of the intelligent Light Guide, which visualizes sequences and key ranges, making playing more convenient and intuitive. Created by Frank Elting
Circular continues the trilogy of acclaimed granular instruments—Straylight, Pharlight, and Ashlight—created by Frank Elting, who was responsible for the concept, programming, and samples. To create this library, Frank teamed up with sound design studio The Most Human Colors and also brought in top sound designers like Samuel Estes (known for his work with Hans Zimmer) and The Solos, the duo behind trailers for Godzilla, Black Panther, and Game of Thrones.
Features :
• Generate ideas or patches in just a few clicks with intelligent randomization
• Use instant pattern creation for complex rhythmic sequences unachievable with traditional arpeggiators
• Get inspired by effect presets, including chorus, distortion, and granular effects, or create sounds from scratch
• Find the perfect balance between volume, pan, and dual send layers
• Dive into monophonic and polyphonic aftertouch settings. Features
• Sound categories: Sequences, Pianos, Synths, Atmospheres, Guitars, Percussion
• Quantity sounds: 168
Version History :
Version 1.5.1 (2025-11-20)
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Version 1.1.0 (2025-11-13)
Added:
• New snapshots (313 total)
• New layer presets (1052 total)
• Quick Tour
• Undo/Redo System
• Single-knob expression control
• Halftime/double time tempo option
• New help texts
• Grain FX and voice activity displays
Fixed:
• Timing issue where Kontakt went out of sync
• Note bursts on song position change
Full + Update :
The distribution contains two folders in the root directory:
• Circular 1.5.1 [Native Instruments] — the full-size library
• Circular 1.5.1 Update [Native Instruments] — an update for owners of previous versions
To install the update, owners of previous versions must copy and replace the contents of the Circular 1.5.1 Update [Native Instruments] folder to the root directory of the library they are using.
