Check out Excite Audio’s new Evolve Nest Acoustics earthy plugin

Excite Audio has unveiled the latest plugin in its Evolve series, Evolve Nest Acoustics, marking the first collaborative release for the range.

The Evolve series features a line of instruments that each explore the “sonic characteristics” of different materials. Described as a botanical synthesis plugin, this new instrument has been made with input from sound designer Nest Acoustics. Combining foley, nature, and field recordings with analogue synthesis, the sample-based instrument forms a modern “botanica” sound palette to experiment with.

The plugin contains four sound layers that can be blended in real-time with the Evolve XY Pad, intuitive modulation capabilities, and four macro effects in keeping with the earthy theme: Holo, Crust, Breeze, and Erode.

Users can also import their own samples and build custom patches, and you can modulate anything with drag-and-drop envelopes, LFOs, and the XY controls. Make fine tweaks to your sound with its dual filters and a rearrangeable 3-slot FX chain, or peruse its 250 presets.

Excite Audio says it’s designed with synthwave composition and contemporary sound design in mind, providing “vivid atmospheres that feel alive and textural”. Hear it in-action in the video below:

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Evolve Nest Acoustics joins Evolve Alloy, offering tones inspired by metal, as well as Air, Elastic and Velvet. Evolve Air was inspired by experimental and ambient innovators like Tim Hecker, Jon Hopkins, Brian Eno, and Oneohtrix Point Never, with a focus on ethereal, breathy textures, wind instruments, and spacious atmospheres.

Lite and Full versions of Evolve Nest Acoustics are available exclusively from Plugin Boutique. There’s currently a 50 percent off introductory sale running until 30 June, with prices starting at £19. You can also check out our guide to the best free and paid for plugins of the week for more new releases.

Find out more about sound designer Nest Acoustics, or head over to Excite Audio to view the full Evolve series.

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