Output REV Reverse Instrument Collection For Kontakt 5

In the ever-expanding sea of computer music production there seems to be a repetitive repertoire of virtual instruments. There are many different variations of the usual suspects including virtual synths, pianos, drum machines and samplers; but the latest innovation from Output brings an entirely new type of software to the forefront. REV is a revolutionary virtual instrument that takes a whole world of sound and flips it in reverse. Much more than just the standard reverse function in your DAW, REV incorporates over 14GB of sound content including complex synths, real instruments, multi-layered organic pads, loops, rises, pulses, swells, stutters and more, and reverses them across the span of your keyboard for an easy-to-play and intuitive instrument.

What you need to know

• REV software provides a world of inspiring sound that is based on reversed elements, ideal for composers, musicians, sound designers, producers and more

• Running on four powerful engines, it's like having four software instruments in one. There's an instance for rises, one for instruments, another for loops and one for timed instruments

• Includes an expansive palette of sounds including complex synths, real instruments, multi-layered organic pads, loops, rises, pulses, swells, stutters and more

• All of REV's instruments can either be played freely or locked to a tempo, and notes can be set to whole note, half note, or quarter note duration

• There are over 1,000 presets inside REV, all of which are playable in reverse and in real time, and you can choose from one of the already created patches or create your very own from scratch

• The Loops engine is compiled of thousands of possibilities to choose from, all of which were recorded live, and can be locked to the tempo of your session

• The Rises engine is ready for use in a variety of genres including electronic music, films, trailers, video game sound design and more

• Each of the four engines include built in FX and FX presets including filters, envelopes, distortion, saturation, lo-fi, chorus, delays, reverb, EQ and more

• Runs on the full version of the Native Instruments Kontakt software sampler, or the free Kontakt player

Limitations

While the sounds in REV may not be geared towards contemporary music, it does an exceptional job at providing an incredible selection of sound for a wide range of applications, and although you won’t be able to dive deep into the full-sound programming ability of REV without the full version of Kontakt, you can still play and enjoy the software on the free Kontakt player.

Conclusion

Many established music producers and sound designers have been using the technique of reversed sound effects for years, but setting up your own patches of reversed sounds can be a time consuming labor. REV takes all the layout work out of the equation and packs everything you need into a powerful instrument that's ready to play right after install. With its over 1,000 presets and 4GB of content, REV has more than enough content for a wide range of applications. If you're an electronic music producer, sound designer, or film composer who can benefit from the fresh, unique and expressive effect of revered sounds, then REV is a must-have software title that will inspire creativity.

Resources

Buy Output REV for Kontakt 5 at musiciansfriend.com

Learn more about REV at ouputsounds.com

Mark Merlino is a certified audio engineer, producer, DJ and sound designer. A graduate of SAE Institute in Miami, he has worked with a wide range of artists both in and out of the studio, including time on the road with Ms. Lauryn Hill during her world tour. With over 15 years of DJ and electronic music production experience, he has a firm grasp on the current trends in drum&bass, dubstep, house, hip-hop and many other styles. He is also a published copywriter for Musician’s Friend and Harmony Central, staying up-to-date with the latest music technology.