Ready to dive into a world of rhythmic experiments and unique soundscapes? Saltline presents Ni – a compact yet incredibly powerful VST instrument that combines the functions of a synthesizer and a 16-step sequencer. This plugin will become your indispensable assistant in creating hypnotic basslines, moving arpeggios, and unexpected percussive elements.
Saltline Ni: The Heart of Your Rhythmic Ideas
Ni is not just another synthesizer. Its main feature is the integrated 16-step sequencer, which allows you to breathe life into your melodies and rhythms directly within the plugin. Thanks to the intuitive interface, you can quickly adjust each step, create complex patterns, and experiment with dynamics and timbre. This is the ideal tool for electronic music and experimental sound design.
Oscillator and Sound Shaping
At the heart of Ni lies a single oscillator that offers significant flexibility:
- 7 selectable waveforms.
- Octave switches (up and down).
- Fine tune.
- Phase modulation control.
These features allow you to quickly create anything from classic synthesizer sounds to something more experimental.
Flexible Filter with Autonomous Sequencer
Ni is equipped with a self-oscillating filter (LP, HP, BP, BR). But the real magic happens thanks to a separate, identical 16-step sequencer for controlling the filter cutoff frequency. This opens up endless possibilities for creating rhythmic filtered patterns, adding another layer of movement to your sound.
Step Sequencer: Full Control over Movement
The main 16-step sequencer of Ni is a powerful tool for creating patterns:
- Setting the start and end positions of the steps.
- Choosing the playback direction.
- Step speed parameters (synchronization with the host or free tempo).
The combination of this sequencer with synthesis capabilities makes Ni ideal for arpeggios, basslines, leads, and percussive loops.
Modulation and Effects
To further enrich the sound, Ni includes:
- A multi-directional LFO that synchronizes with the DAW tempo.
- Built-in Delay and Reverb effects with their own filters.
- A second LFO for modulating the effects filters, delay speed, and reverb size.
Ni from Saltline is a great example of how powerful features are implemented in a compact format. Its intuitive workflow and unique combination of synthesizer and sequencer make it a valuable addition to the arsenal of any musician or producer on Windows. Try Saltline Ni and discover new horizons for your rhythmic and melodic ideas!
