Straylight - new from NI
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For everybody who is wondering why Straylight might be interesting... here are some sound examples which show the complexity of the presets and level of real-time control you get from the engine in combination with the sample content.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xr31ctsu7kult0n/SL Turbulence.mov?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zq8yvrx3etu0psa/SL Chalkboard Nails.mov?dl=0
What do you think ?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xr31ctsu7kult0n/SL Turbulence.mov?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zq8yvrx3etu0psa/SL Chalkboard Nails.mov?dl=0
What do you think ?
Lode_Runner
Sample librarian
Agree regarding Noir and straylight, but not so sure regarding Modular Icons. It looks to be just a library of synth presets you can run through an arpeggiator. Not a bad thing, but (IMHO) I'd say Massive X will be more interesting and that Super 8 is also a more interesting recent release.
Dr.Quest
Senior Member
This! I've always wanted timed Granular stuff. This makes it worth the money right there.
The GUI is superb as well. I love the modern non-3d knobs and sliders. Clean and easy to read. Love it!
Alex Fraser
Requires ☕️
..and this library is listed as needing an i7 minimum. So that’s me out too!
Thorsten Meyer
Senior Member
Works well with TouchOSC, loving the sounds and vibe it can create
jneebz
Senior Member
Thanks for pointing that out!!
Thorsten Meyer
Senior Member
emasters
Senior Member
I'm using it on a 4-core i5 with no issues - no pops or clicks. Granted, it does take 30-40% of the CPU, but it works fine. Clearly, in a DAW I'll need to freeze tracks to free up CPU. I originally wondered given the i7 spec, if there were i7 specific instructions being used. Doesn't seem to be the case - i7 appears to be more a performance guideline. Just one data point - your milage may vary...
geronimo
Senior Member
By curiosity, how does it happen if you add a DIVA Uhe or an instance of Thrill ?
Certainly used alone, this Kontakt Library (Straylight) can be comfortable but add a BFD 3 and more for the rhythm, which is not a luxury.
emasters
Senior Member
Agreed - as I mentioned, clearly on a lower-class machine like mine, it will be necessary to Freeze any Straylight tracks. On a higher-class machine, likely less of an issue.
DerGeist
Active Member
I see what you mean about Modular Icons. To me the interesting thing is that they sampled TONTO and the synth from Close Encounters etc. Granted, this probably doesn't change much in the sound department but I find it interesting. That combined with the very reasonable price makes it a release of interest.
D Halgren
Senior Member
Gibson is my jam
AdamKmusic
Senior Member
Some pretty cool sounds from the videos/tracks I’ve heard! Nice price point too & would be perfect for my next library album project! So colour me tempted!
Goldie Zwecker
Active Member
Probably gonna find its way into Komplete Ultimate 13, along with Noire, mallet flux, super 8, modular icons, and whatever else they'll release in the next year, including some of the expansions. And then a year later it'll be on the "summer of sound" sale for half the price of upgrading to KU13, which is $199 for the whole package.
Lode_Runner
Sample librarian
That's my thoughts as well (edit - except that I'm expecting K13U to land in a few months time). Not sure I can wait two more years to upgrade when I'm still on K10U though. Think I'll have to go for K13U upgrade at full price.
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There is a new demo from a Straylight user online, which lets you sense the quality and depth of the sounds. No additional effects have been used.
As many of you already wrote, Straylight is not special because of the granular approach. The value of the product is the sample content, the realtime modulation and the effort that went into the preset design. The presets are not "fix" but can follow the intensity of a movie scene. And yes, it can be a great time saver and source of inspiration.
As many of you already wrote, Straylight is not special because of the granular approach. The value of the product is the sample content, the realtime modulation and the effort that went into the preset design. The presets are not "fix" but can follow the intensity of a movie scene. And yes, it can be a great time saver and source of inspiration.
