Native Instruments announce Scene: Lotus; a blossoming cinematic instrument
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21.02.2025

Native Instruments announce Scene: Lotus; a blossoming cinematic instrument

Native Instruments Lotus
Words by Mixdown staff

The next instalment in the Scene series unfolds Japanese-inspired soundscapes and blends cinematic textures with a streamlined interface.

Native Instruments today announced Scene: Lotus, a compact and inspiring cinematic instrument. From the breathy shakuhachi and hichiriki to the delicate plucks of the koto, this hybrid scoring palette brings to life timeless instruments from Japan, blending them with orchestral swells and radiant synths. The central XY pad morphs between textures and effects for evolving soundscapes that transition from serene to intense.

Scene: Lotus

With Scene: Lotus, each voice tells a story. Quickly translate from sound to emotion and streamline your scoring process.

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Key Features

  • Hybrid Sound Design — Explore the captivating fusion of authentic Japanese instruments, rich synth pads, and orchestral textures.
  • Streamlined Interface — Seamlessly blend 16 hybrid sound layers, effects, and controls using the XY pad.
  • Tuning modes — Stay perfectly in key with an extensive selection of scales and modes.
  • Versatile palette — Perfect ambiences for film scoring, game soundtracks, or music production.

Designed with media composers in mind, the Scene series offers premium cinematic sounds in a simple and easy-to-use interface. Centred 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.

For over 25 years, Native Instruments has been at the forefront of musical innovation. Their technology has revolutionised how people express themselves through sound across the world. In June 2023, iZotope, Brainworx, and Plugin Alliance became part of Native Instruments, further strengthening the breadth of offerings and the expertise of their team.

For more info, or to try, buy or listen to Lotus, keep reading here.