Void & Vista FRAMES is a 16GB Kontakt instrument featuring 40 multi-sampled sound sources across Instruments, Objects, Effected, Textures, and Waves categories. A 2-layer sound design engine with 8 performance controls and a 22-type parallel Character FX chain. Unique Zone Shift pitch mode enables timbral manipulation without changing fundamental pitch. Used in TALISMAN alongside Folds for layered vocal and textural sources. Favorite presets: "Heavy Hearted" (Rain Piano + Sine), "Critter".
Overview & Specifications
Library Size
16 GB
Sound Sources
40 (Instruments, Objects, Effected, Textures, Waves)
Engine
2-layer sound design engine
Source Categories
Instruments / Objects / Effected / Textures / Waves
Compatibility
NKS / Kontakt Player compatible — Full NKS 2
Cubase Location
Sampler folder (alongside E4XT, UVI PX V8)
Mod Wheel
CC1 mapped in all factory snapshots
Zone Shift — Frames Exclusive
Zone Shift is unique to FRAMES among the two instruments. It exploits multi-sampling to achieve timbral changes without changing perceived pitch — a technique only possible with multi-sampled sources.
Zone Shift Parameters
Zone Shift
At 0: expected sample plays for incoming MIDI note. Positive values: samples for lower notes are pitched up to match incoming MIDI — brighter timbres, faster movement. Negative values: samples for higher notes are pitched down — darker timbres, slower movement.
Zone Shift Mod
Controls how much Zone Shift changes per incoming note. Source: random per keypress (constant variation) or velocity (playable timbral control).
Envelopes — Frames-Specific Features
Additional Envelope Controls
Start Offset
Offsets start point of Sound Source up to 4 seconds. Not available for Wave sources.
Cascade
Delays second layer in milliseconds or synced amount. Combined with Ensemble Cascade creates call-and-response effects.
Link
Link or unlink envelopes of both layers for independent control.
Amount
For Pitch and Filter envelopes, sets the amount of envelope applied.
ADSR
Standard Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release for Amp, Filter, and Pitch.
Release Trigger
Available on some Sound Sources. Activates release sample triggering on note-off. Increases CPU usage. Level control for boost or subtlety.
Glide — Intensity
Range of pitch modulation from glide. Mode I for subtle organic glides; Mode IV for dramatic processed sounds.
Glide — Time
Time to glide across the range set by Intensity.
Filter section also includes a Rumble control (FRAMES only): a High Pass filter that removes rumble below the fundamental of the incoming MIDI note.
Snapshots
Snapshots are Frames's preset system, organized in three categories:
Snapshot Categories
Highlights
Selected snapshots showcasing the full breadth of Frames's capabilities.
Designed
Unique snapshots making full use of all features — more processed and designed sounds.
Foundations
Focused snapshots capturing the natural character of each Sound Source with minimal processing.
Access snapshots via the Down Arrow next to the Snapshot Name. If snapshots are not visible, click the Snapshot Icon in Kontakt.
Mod Wheel tip: All factory snapshots have CC1 mapped to multiple performance controls. Use a mod wheel or automate CC1 in Cubase to add dynamics and movement to any snapshot.
Main Page — 8 Performance Controls
Performance Controls (top row)
1 — Dynamic
Controls pre-filter volume/intensity of the sound.
2 — Filter
Controls cutoff frequency of both layers' filters.
3 — Motion
Controls intensity of the LFO modulations. At 0% no modulation; at 100% full values set on Motion page apply.
4 — Ensemble
Controls volume of additional voices — creates thickness, harmony, and rhythmic effects.
5 — LOFI
Controls amount of the customisable lofi effect chain.
6 — Character
Blends between dry signal and the parallel Character FX chain.
7 — Space
Controls send level to delay and reverb effects. Dips dry signal to preserve effect tails.
8 — Morph
Mixes the two Sound Sources according to the selected Fade Style.
Bottom Row Controls
Sound Source (x2)
Two slots to assign Sound Sources from the library.
Envelope button
Opens the Envelope menu for Amp, Filter, Pitch, and Glide ADSR controls.
Fade Style
Controls how Morph blends layers: Crossfade (smooth blend) or Add (one source added over the other).
Pitch controls
See Pitch section below.
Click below any Performance Control to expand it for deeper parameters.
Pitch Controls
Pitch Modes
Note Pitch
Changes incoming MIDI note pitch. Allows realistic harmony by transposing the source.
Sample Pitch
Creative pitch manipulation and fine tuning of the sample playback rate.
Dynamic Section
Dynamic Parameters
Dampening
Adds filtering when Dynamic is lowered, creating a more realistic and dramatic sense of dynamics.
Velocity
Controls how much velocity affects dynamics. Dampening also applies via velocity when active.
Sound Stage
Volume and pan control for each layer independently, for defined placement within the mix.
Spread
Stereo offset applied with each new note to create width.
Spread Mode
When active, layers are panned to opposite sides per single note for greater per-note width.
Filter Section
Each layer has an independent filter. The Filter performance control sets the cutoff for both layers simultaneously. Individual filter settings allow for cross-filter sound design.
Filter Parameters
Bypass
Enable/disable filter per layer independently.
Filter Type
Low Pass, Band Pass, or High Pass per layer.
Resonance
Resonance amount for both layers' filters.
Spacing
Offsets layer 2's cutoff from layer 1's value set by the Filter control. Positive = layer 2 higher; negative = layer 2 lower. At 0% both layers share cutoff.
Keytrack
Amount cutoff follows incoming MIDI note pitch.
Motion Section (LFO)
Two interlinked LFOs modulating Amp, Pitch, Filter Cutoff, and Pan of both layers. The Motion performance control scales LFO output from 0% (no modulation) to 100% (full values set on the Motion page).
Motion Parameters
Retrigger
Controls whether LFO retriggers with each new note or runs freely.
Amount & Rate Modulation
Controls how much LFO1 affects the intensity and rate of LFO2 — creates complex interlinked modulation.
Fade
Length of time LFO takes to fade in on each note press. Only active when Retrigger is on.
LFO1 / LFO2 Output Amounts
Switch between editing LFO1 or LFO2 output amounts. Set modulation per destination: Amp, Pitch, Filter, Pan.
LFO Shape
8 waveform shapes per LFO.
Rate
LFO rate per LFO. Sync button enables synced rates up to 12 bars.
Ensemble Section
Creates two additional voices per played note for thickening, harmony, or rhythmic effects. Highly effective combined with the Cascade control in the Envelopes page.
Ensemble Parameters
Width
Panning width of Ensemble voices (offset from Sound Stage pan positions).
Detune
Detune of Ensemble voices relative to main voices. Subtle chorus to extreme abstract tension.
Active
Enable/disable Ensemble per layer. Disable to save CPU when not needed.
Note
Pitch offset of Ensemble voices from their layer. Enables instant harmonisation. Voices transpose dynamically within any set Key Range.
Cascade
Delay time for each Ensemble voice. Voices play in ping-pong pattern for width and rhythmic potential. Can sync to clock.
LOFI Section
LOFI Parameters
Noise
Constant background noise level. 4 types: tape hiss, radio static, scanned radio, RFI.
Warble
Pitch instability simulating warped tape or vinyl.
Tone
Removes low and high frequencies to recreate old analog equipment character.
Saturation
Ranges from subtle warming to destructive breakup.
Character FX Chain
A parallel 3-stage multi-effect chain blended with the original signal via the Character performance control. Two pages: preset browser and chain editor. 22 effect types available per slot (3 slots total).
Chain Editor Controls
FX Slot Bypass
Bypass individual FX slots.
FX Slot Select
Select which of the 3 slots is visible for editing.
FX Type
Choose effect type for the selected slot from 22 options.
FX Output Level
Output level of the selected FX slot for gain staging.
Phase Invert
Inverts Character FX chain output — creates hollowed-out effects when blended with dry signal.
Copy / Paste
Copy and paste FX slot settings to reorder chains quickly. Hover near slot selector to reveal copy button.
Available Effect Types (22)
Amp
Bass amp with selectable cabinet models, Bright & Ultra Lo EQ, Mid, Drive.
Blur
Blurred pitch-shifted delay signals for ambiences and textures. Speed, Smudge, Feedback, Detune, Depth.
Chorus
4 modes (Synth, Ensemble, Dimension, Universal) with Scatter option. Based on Choral effect.
Compress
Characterful compressor with saturation. Compress, Saturate, Attack, Release, Mix.
Convolve
Convolution reverb with 18 built-in IRs. Drag-and-drop user IRs supported. Reverse option for rising effects.
Deepjet
Deep flanger with variable voices and inversion. Based on Flair effect.
Degrade
Bitcrusher + sample rate reduction + jitter + post-filter + drive. Classic digital degradation.
Diffuse
Diffusion delay for unique ambience. Time, Feedback, Size, Mod, Amount, Mix. (Higher CPU on Windows.)
Distort
Distortion with tone controls. Drive, Tone, Bass, Bright.
Filters
Resonant HP+LP pair controlled by a BPM-synced sine LFO. Rate, Phase, Amount.
Fuzz
Classic fuzz. Distortion, Balls (aggression), Bass, Treble, Tone, Dampen.
Glint
Glassy tonal delay + reverb. Decay, Feedback, Reverb, Size, Tune, Mix.
Mid-EQ
Two-band parametric EQ (low mid + high mid). LM/HM Gain, Freq, Q.
Phaser
Multi-pole phaser. Rate, Amount, Feedback, Notches, Stereo, Mix. Based on Phasis.
Resonate
Static resonator with tuned root pitch, up to 4 voices, 10 chord/harmonic options. Pitch, Voices, Detune, Damping, Feedback, Chord.
Resoscan
Scanning resonator that crossfades between 4 voices. Pitch, Rate, Amount, Damping, Feedback, Chord.
Reverse
BPM-synced pitch-shifted reverse delays. Time, Flutter, Pitch, Detune, Feedback, Mix.
Rotator
Classic rotary cabinet with stereo widening. Rate, Slew, Balance, Distance, Mix, Width.
Shaper
Transient shaper. Attack, Sustain, Input, Smooth mode.
Shelves
Low and high shelf EQ for dynamic shaping. Lo/Hi Gain and Freq.
Tape
Lofi tape emulator. Wow, Flutter, Speed, Stereo offset, Scrape, Age.
Trems
Dual dirty tremolo with BPM-synced times. Rate 1, Rate 2, Amount 1, Amount 2, Drive.
Space Section (Delay + Reverb)
Combined delay and reverb send. Dips dry signal level to preserve effect tails.
Delay
Feedback
Delay feedback amount.
Delay Time
BPM sync or free mode (up to 2.9s free).
Dampen
Darkens tone of delay tails.
Stereo
Ping-pong effect amount — increases delay width.
Crossfade
Crossfades between Delay and Reverb output.
Reverb
Pre-Delay
Amount of reverb pre-delay.
Reverb Time
Length of the reverb.
Size
Size of the reverb space.
Mod
Reverb modulation for lush, chorused sound.
Tone
Tone of the reverb.
MIDI Settings
MIDI Mapping
MIDI Modulation Amounts
Set how much a MIDI source offsets each performance control. Range ±100%.
MIDI Source Controls
Choose Aftertouch (AT) or CC per performance control. CC number assigned manually or via Learn button. Multiple controls can share the same CC source.
CC Settings Mode
Snapshot: CC mappings are unique per snapshot. Global: CC mappings persist across snapshot changes. Save .nki file to retain Global settings for new instances.
MIDI Control
Preset Volume
Output volume of the snapshot. Range −12dB to +12dB.
Voices
Maximum voice count: Mono to 64. Use this instead of Kontakt's built-in voice limit. Lower for CPU savings or creative voice stealing.
Key Range
Limits playable range. Reflected on NI hardware lightguide.
Pitchbend Range
Sets pitchbend range per layer. Linkable for ease of use.