AskAudio Mag Review - Mutate

AskAudio (AskAudio Mag) - 01/06/2016

Wave Alchemy have rightfully built an industry name when it comes to faithfully sampled analog sound libraries. Their latest Kontakt instrument, Mutate, is built on a robust 3.7 GB collection of bass-focused Eurorack synthesizer multi-samples. The included tones range from searing hot to deep and rumbling—but the real attraction is the multi-page sequencer, designed to rapidly generate musical ideas and intricate sequenced effects.

While “parameter lock” sequencing—pioneered by Elektron, and easily accessible via Live's Clip Modulation Envelopes—is nothing new, Mutate's clever implementation of it can lead to surprisingly satisfying patterns with just a few tweaks. Combined with Wave Alchemy's devotion to multi-sample fidelity and an integrated effect section including Flanger, Phaser, Chorus, Reverb, and Delay, Mutate is sure to inspire plenty new riffs in the studio.

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Computer Music Review - Mutate

Computer Music (Computer Music) - 26/02/2016

This Kontakt 5 library comprises two separate instrument types – Designed Presets and Raw Waveforms, each with its own presets – powered by 3.7GB of samples grabbed from a hybrid analogue/digital Eurorack modular synth setup.

The Raw Waveforms NKI features three main oscillators, each of which can load one of 42 multisampled waveforms, and a sub-oscillator with five available waves; while Designed Presets offers 142 looped multisamples of programmed patches, with filtering and modulation cooked in, and controls for start point offset and randomisation.

The three-page scripted interface for both incorporates filtering, distortion, modulation and unison, plus a powerful 14-lane, 32-step sequencer for modulation of a fixed set of parameters (pitch, filter cutoff, effects, etc), and Modulation (Flanger, Phase or Chorus), Reverb and Delay effects.

Mutate's engine is thoroughly usable and flexible enough to get the job done, while the soundbank is a versatile source of interesting and edgy sounds, with an emphasis on bass and EDM flavours. 4/5.