Native Instruments releases Scene: Saffron - Lightweight Cinematic Instrument for Composers

Native Instruments today released Scene: Saffron, a lightweight, $29, cinematic instrument that can "build tension and deliver drama". Saffron is the first installment in the Scene Series, a new collection of streamlined instruments for composers.

Featuring a central XY pad, Saffron makes it simple to blend and layer orchestral sounds to create an atmosphere, including woodwinds, strings, synths, and more. With playful randomization and over 120 presets, Saffron is ideal for those new to composition and pros alike who are using sound to support on-screen moments.

Key Features:

• 16 sound sources to choose from.
• Use the XY Pad to blend between 16 hybrid sound sources, effects, and sound controls, including woodwinds, strings, synths, and more.
• Built-in effects.
• Transform textures with a range of effects presets, including reverbs, delays, and modulation.
• Aftertouch-enabled.
• Polyphonic aftertouch compatibility gives you hands-on control of parameters like volume, tuning, and motion.
• Lightweight & low-cost.
• An install size of around ~1GB.

About the Scene Series.

Designed with media composers in mind, the Scene Series offers premium cinematic sounds with an easy-to-use interface. Centered around an XY pad, each instrument comes loaded with carefully-designed presets and streamlined controls, enabling you to quickly blend, layer, and shape the perfect sound for on-screen moments.

Price: $29 / €29.

Scene: Saffron runs in the fee Kontakt Player or Kontakt (version 7.10.5 or higher).