Native Instruments Intros Circular Expressive Polyphonic Sequencer | May 16, 2025

Native Instruments has introduced Circular, a software sequencer that features four independent layers and deep modulation control.

You can sequence over 100 experimental sound sources, from felted pianos to bowed metals, or import your own samples to work with.

Features:

• Four independent layers: Create polyrhythms and textured performances.
• Polyphonic aftertouch support: Add expressive nuance with polyphonic aftertouch.
• Real-time step controls: Modulate pitch, filter, and effects with per-step precision, all shaped by aftertouch.
• Extensive sound library: Explore over 100 acoustic and synthetic sound sources.
• Sample import: Transform your own sounds into evolving sequences with 128 user slots for imported samples.
• Kontrol keyboard integration: Integrates with Native Instruments’ Kontrol S-Series keyboards.

Native Instruments Circular Walkthrough Video:

Pricing and Availability: Circular is available now, priced at $199 / €199 / £179.

 

This instrument/library for Kontakt is really interesting for all who like to search for unpredictable results. It has a lot of sound sources (you can also add your sounds) and a lot of parameters to tweak, from Euclidean to step sequencers, and many other creative variables. I've downloaded it from sister site (thanks Hidera) and am spending a lot of time on with a lot of fun too. I suggest not to watch the boring walkthrough (second video) with the better known "fat voice guy" who talks for more than 10 minutes on 12. Better to read the online manual that you can find here: https://www.native-instruments.com/ni-tech-manuals/circular-user-guide/en/welcome-to-circular.