Electro-Acoustic Device
SERAPHIM offers a different approach to sound design, with an instrument for Kontakt (full version) with a strong electro-acoustic essence.
By combining wavetables, complex filtering and resonators in an interface derived from an in-house hardware prototype, SERAPHIM offers a different experience from the usual synthesis.
An instrument with a more electro-acoustic character than the usual synthesizer, thanks to the use of a network of filters to excite the resonators. The sound is then injected into a spring reverberation tank.
SERAPHIM's distinctive synthesis is backed up by radical choices to promote the experience of expressive, nuanced playing. To make the most of SERAPHIM's typical sound engine, the instrument can be played lightly, favoring fine, airy tones, or, on the contrary, it can be played more forcefully, allowing for sharp, massive nuances.
The Real Deal
Using 4 oscillators with continuously variable wavetables, SERAPHIM is capable of producing metallic tones as well as surprising woody sounds. Each oscillator has a PWM function with its own dedicated LFO, a tuning control ranging from -3 to +3 octaves, panning and gain control down to slight saturation.
Either way, SERAPHIM has a strong, recognizable identity, making it the ideal companion for creating basses, leads and drones.
How is it made?
SERAPHIM is made upon on a number of concepts that are uncommon in the world of regular sound synthesis, but which are highly prized by users of modern modular synthesizers.
Based on an in-house monophonic prototype, Seraphim allows duophony and refined controls.
Seraphim features 4 digital oscillators with progressive waveforms. Each oscillator has a PWM associated with an LFO and is largely detuneable.
5 multipoint filters can be used to highlight frequencies that will excite a resonator with 8 character choices. A reverb with 3 modes is also available, featuring a classic medium decay srping tank, a wierd quad-springs tank and an unreal particles module.
Seraphim has been designed as an acoustic instrument, with parameters such as attack being controlled directly by the keyboard and reacting to velocity.
Prepare yourself for some very metallic sounds, but don't worry: the available filters will always give you the option of calming things down!
SERAPHIM is also different in its commercial approach, offering an unusual instrument at a friendly price. What's more, when you buy SERAPHIM for Kontakt (full version), you're making a financial contribution to the development of the hardware version. It's a win-win situation.
Exploring the UI
Electro-acoustic topology
Intuitive and inspiring
4 blocks of Sources
Featuring the most useful functions
Radiant Filter Bank
Cut through the sound!
Resonator module
It's a kind of magic...
The angels' share
Including a convolution reverb engine with custom IRs
Fatter, wider, better, stronger
Heavy artillery from the heavens!
Instruments List
The SERAPHIM Library contains 11 instruments:
- Seraphim
- Seraphim Aftermath
- Seraphim Daedalus
- Seraphim Lancet
- Seraphim Mythos
- Seraphim Orient
- Seraphim Retronus
- Seraphim Skydiver
- Seraphim Trident
- Seraphim Undead
- Seraphim Golem
Each instrument comes with presets.
Funding the hardware Seraphim?
SERAPHIM is also different in its commercial approach, offering an unusual instrument at a friendly price. What's more, when you buy SERAPHIM for Kontakt (full version), you're making a financial contribution to the development of the hardware version. It's a win-win situation.
Paid users can contact us to suggest improvements, additional functions or simply to give their opinion.
Seraphim for Kontakt offers a rare opportunity to participate in the creation of a new physical instrument. Thank you for supporting us!
Discover Seraphim in video
Some examples to be seen and heard.
A classic solo lead with the Seraphim
Seraphim playing with his friends (Stigmata, Subliminal Keys...)
Take it in hand!
Find out how Seraphim works.
Minimum system requirements
SERAPHIM is an instrument for Kontakt, the full version is a must, you can use SERAPHIM from Kontakt version 6.7. In addition to the official recommendations of Native Instruments, we have determined that SERAPHIM feels most comfortable with a 7th generation Intel i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM (16 recommended) and a screen with a minimum resolution of 1920x1080. SERAPHIM doesn't take up much space on your hard drive (or SSD), 400MB is enough for its well-being. It is very fond of controllers (MIDI keyboards, pads, button controllers and others), we strongly advise you to take advantage of them.