Step into the sonic heart of New Orleans with Roux—a dynamic plugin from Native Instruments that channels the raw energy and rhythmic pulse of the city’s iconic bounce sound. Created in collaboration with Divided Souls Entertainment, LLC, Roux offers a unique blend of vibrant live basses, hyper-energetic synths, and authentic brass sounds, all crafted at the legendary Esplanade Studios. This plugin captures the essence of NOLA (New Orleans, LA) in one easy-to-use package, making it perfect for producers and musicians looking to infuse their tracks with true New Orleans flavor.
With 150 presets at your fingertips, Roux allows you to quickly dial in sounds with six assignable macro knobs that give you intuitive real-time control. Whether you’re tweaking the pitch, filter, or envelope, the simple interface helps you stay focused on creating, not fiddling with complex settings.
The Sound Editor lets you dive deeper into individual sound sources, where you can modify tuning, filters, panning, and envelopes. Customize the effects chain for each preset using the Effects Editor, which offers a wide array of Kontakt effects that can be reordered with drag-and-drop functionality.
The flexible 16-step sequencer lets you instantly generate new musical ideas, with the ability to modulate up to six assignable macros, such as filter or distortion. The sequencer makes it easier than ever to build up your track’s bounce, keeping your creative process smooth and spontaneous.
Roux gives you full control over your instrument, with customizable macro controls, parameter ranges, and macro mappings. The colored macro dots provide visual feedback, allowing you to stay in the zone while shaping the sound of your music. Plus, you can further personalize your instrument from the Settings page, adjusting key ranges and velocity curves for a truly tailored experience.
Key Features:
- 150 presets crafted for modern bounce and New Orleans vibes
- 87 multisamples and 43 wavetables for diverse sound creation
- Real-time control with six assignable macro knobs
- Customizable effects chain using a powerful Kontakt effects library
- 16-step sequencer for generating instant ideas
- Intuitive interface designed for easy sound modification
- Presets: 150
- Number of Wavetables: 43
Roux at a Glance:
- Product Type: Komplete Instrument
- System Requirements: Free Kontakt Player or Kontakt (version 7.6.0 or higher)
- Number of Sounds: 130 total (87 multisamples, 43 wavetables)
About the Play Series:
The Play Series by Native Instruments is designed for producers of all skill levels who want to spark creativity quickly. With each instrument offering a carefully curated selection of presets and focused controls, Roux provides both novice and experienced producers with the tools they need to instantly capture the energy and soul of New Orleans' bounce sound.

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