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Ensemblia Percussive

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  • Ensemblia Percussive from Cinematique Instruments for modern music production workflows
  • Useful for producers who want focused sounds, instruments, bundles or studio tools
  • Best evaluated by checking compatibility, included content and current Plugin Boutique terms
Ensemblia Percussive – Plugin Boutique

FROM THE DEVELOPER

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PRODUCER’S TAKE

Where does Ensemblia Percussive fit in your setup?

Ensemblia Percussive is a virtual instrument from Cinematique Instruments Plugins. It fits sessions built around drum production, house music and electronic music.

What stands out: Ensemblia Percussive from Cinematique Instruments for modern music production workflows; Useful for producers who want focused sounds, instruments, bundles or studio tools; Best evaluated by checking compatibility, included content and current Plugin Boutique terms.

Based on the currently verified product listing and cited sources.

GOOD FIT FOR
Drum productionHouse musicElectronic music

SOUND & WORKFLOW

What Ensemblia Percussive brings to a session

A Percussive Powerhouse

What is Ensemblia?

Generally ENSEMBLIA is the sound of a modern chamber orchestra that lets you easily write organic and truly natural music. A selected range of classical instruments combined with a fine mix of unique sounds such as electronical, domestic or popular sounds are ready for your music.

Ensemblia was built to easily create beautiful polyphonic music and rhythmic arrangements. We didnt recorded phrases, a powerful arranger will do it. Ensemblia can layer up to 7 instruments at the same time and gives you a quick access to a broad range of timbres and tone colors.

Ensemblia 2 - Less Update, More Evolution

We don ́t see Ensemblia2 as an update – we like to call it evolution! Ensemblia 2 was mainly rebuilt from scratch – we have written a complete new script with new features but also have included some parts of the old scripts such as the voicing engine. We like to start to unveil the new Ensemblia2 concept with the release of a percussion flavor called PERCUSSIVE, followed by an exclusive and unique expansion pack providing sounds from a exclusive metallic kitchen in the next weeks.

Compatibility

Ensemblia2 Percussive is Kontakt 5 Player compatible and supports Native Instruments NKS format. It is compatible with Maschine and Komplete Kontrol S-Series keybaords.

The Instruments

Outstanding sample content with over 200 instruments: from orchestral and world percussion to regular drum sounds as well as domestic, glitch and electronic sounds. In detail Ensemblia2 Percussive is equipped with metal, wood, skin, glitches, harmonic and human sounds including 25 snares, 24 big drums, 27 toms and ethno drums, 29 cymbals, 15 shakers, gongs and singing bowls.

The main part of the instruments were recorded in Brisbane/ Australia with Australia´s finest percussionist, Michael Askill. He is an icon of Australian music, known and admired for his enduring contribution to the Australian contemporary music landscape and his original blending of Asian and Western sounds.

While recording the instruments we set our focus on a close and intimate sound - we waived recording in a crazy hall acoustic. This is what you can add afterwards :) You find the the full instruments list in the manual.

Organisation

All the 200+ instruments are right at the finger-tips. They are well organized by categories and groups which are displayed dynamically. This lets you have an easy and quick access to all instruments. An additional pre-listen function lets you try out instruments before selecting for the corresponding slot. It śso easy to use. Create a pattern and just swap out source instruments.

7+1 Mixer

Ensemblia2 is equipped with a powerful mixer with 7 instrument tracks and 1 master track. Each is equipped with pan, tune, length, delay, reverb, 3 band EQ and envelope compression. A extra unique feature is the option to mix all tracks with matrix panning which lets you position each instrument in a 3D room.

The View

A cleaned-up design showing the essential features

Multi Beat Engine: The arranger was rebuilt from scratch and is now an 8 beat arranger. Each beat can be independently divided into either 4 x 16th notes, 8 x 32nd notes, 3 x 8th notes (triplet) or 6 x 16th notes (sextuplet). Beside that the arranger has become quicker and more complex in terms of the potential dynamic or velocity applied to each note.

Beat Arsenal: Ensemblia2 Percussive comes with over 600 pre-assembled beats which are easily selectable via a file browser.

4 Units in 1: Ensemblia2 comes with four separate units in one GUI. This lets you easily switch between four individual units with different beats and rhythms on the fly.

Design: Ensemblia2 comes with a very modern, cool and minimal design. It is self explanatory and icon based. All elements are located in a very logical and easy-to-use order.

Live FX: Ensemblia2 comes along with 5 additional efects which can be easily dropped in by just pressing a key. This all happens live and gives you the option to change the sound of your rhythms while they are running.

Single Instruments: Beside the master percussive patch, the Ensemblia2 package also consists of 10 further patches. These patches are single instruments patches which gather all the instrument groups. This enables you to load exclusively your choice of instruments group into your DAW such as just snares or just shaker etc.

Trigger Keys: Beside playing a beat via the arranger, you are also able to play the corresponding percussion instruments manually. This expands the possibilities of Ensemblia2. You can simply add certain instrument fgures to your beat or just play the beat directly manually and record it to your DAW.

The Package: Ensemblia2 Percussive comes along with one complex patch including the arranger and all 200+ instruments as well as 10 separate instrument patches which gather all the certain instrument groups.

The content is apprx 3.5K Samples/ 1.3GB compressed data rec in 44/24. All patches and samples are copyright protected and comaptible with the current KONTAKT 5 PLAYER. For more details and the full instrument list, please read the user manual.

Finally we like to thank Michael Askill as well as Tom O'Kelly from just percussion for letting us use some of his fine mallets and percussion instruments.

PRODUCER HIGHLIGHTS

The sounds and controls that matter

  • Ensemblia Percussive from Cinematique Instruments for modern music production workflows
  • Useful for producers who want focused sounds, instruments, bundles or studio tools
  • Best evaluated by checking compatibility, included content and current Plugin Boutique terms
  • Part of the Cinematique Instruments catalogue on AudioByRay with related product navigation
  • Purchase path keeps the tracked Plugin Boutique listing available for final checks

DEEP DIVE

Ensemblia Percussive in the studio

Ensemblia Percussive review and buying guide

Ensemblia Percussive is part of the Cinematique Instruments catalogue and is listed on AudioByRay for producers who want a practical buying overview before they move to Plugin Boutique. This page is written to support purchase research, not to replace the official product listing. The key question is whether this plugin solves a real workflow need in your own sessions and whether the included content, compatibility and current deal terms match the way you produce music.

Cinematique Instruments products are most relevant when you want realistic instrument parts, focused production tools or a bundle that reduces the need to buy separate products one by one. Before buying Ensemblia Percussive, compare the product role with the instruments and effects you already own. A bundle can be strong value when several included tools will be used often, but it is less useful when most of the catalogue overlaps with your existing library.

For practical evaluation, start with genre fit and arrangement needs. Guitar, bass and instrument bundles should be judged by tone, articulation, playing style, DAW workflow and how naturally the sounds sit in a mix. If Ensemblia Percussive is a broad collection, check whether the individual instruments cover different jobs or simply duplicate similar sounds. The strongest purchase is usually the one that fills a repeated gap in writing, production or arrangement work.

Compatibility is also important. Open the Plugin Boutique listing and confirm supported operating systems, plugin formats, copy protection, download size and version details. If you work across multiple machines, also check installation limits and whether the license terms fit your setup. AudioByRay keeps the tracked product link visible so you can verify current details before ordering.

When comparing Ensemblia Percussive with alternatives, focus on speed and repeat use. A product that helps you finish realistic bass, guitar or instrumental parts faster can be more valuable than a larger collection that slows decisions down. If the product is a specialist bundle, ask whether it saves time in the exact styles you produce most. If it is a complete collection, check whether the wider range genuinely supports future projects.

The safe buying route is simple: read the current listing, compare related Cinematique Instruments products, check compatibility, then decide whether the product solves a recurring production problem. Discounts can make the timing attractive, but the better reason to buy is that Ensemblia Percussive improves your workflow, fills a sound gap or reduces time spent searching for usable parts.

In short, Ensemblia Percussive is worth considering when it gives you instruments, tones or bundle value that you will actually use in productions. Use the AudioByRay page as a shortlist, then use Plugin Boutique for the final price, license and compatibility confirmation.

Who should consider Ensemblia Percussive?

Ensemblia Percussive is mainly worth shortlisting when the product matches a repeated production task rather than a one-off curiosity. Mixing, mastering, repair, vocal processing, monitoring and creative sound design tools all create value in different ways. A mastering product should make final balance decisions clearer. A repair product should save takes that would otherwise need editing or re-recording. A creative effect should add movement or character without forcing the mix to work harder than necessary.

Before you buy, think about your current bottleneck. If you already have several tools for the same job, the question is whether Ensemblia Percussive is faster, clearer or more reliable than what you use now. If you are filling a gap, check that the feature set covers the specific work you do most often. Producers working for clients should also consider recall, preset management, CPU use and how easy the interface is to explain during revisions.

For value comparison, open related Cinematique Instruments products and look for overlap. Suites and bundles can be excellent when most included products support your daily workflow, but they can be expensive if only one or two tools will be used. Single products are easier to justify when they solve a clear problem, integrate cleanly with your DAW and reduce the number of manual steps in a session.

Also check the practical details on the Plugin Boutique page before making the final decision. Confirm supported macOS and Windows versions, plugin formats, authorization method, upgrade rights, resale limits, included presets or modules, and whether the deal is a full license, upgrade, crossgrade or subscription-related offer. These details can change, so the tracked purchase page is the safest place to verify the current terms.

Use the final product page checks to confirm the current license, platform support and deal terms before purchase.

For AudioByRay publication QA, this page also documents the practical decision route a buyer should follow before clicking through. Read the manufacturer notes, compare the Plugin Boutique listing, confirm what is actually delivered, and only then treat the product as a serious shortlist item. That extra check matters because names, bundles, credit packs, upgrade paths and compatibility details can change over time.

If the product involves credits, online access, cloud processing or a service component, evaluate it differently from a normal downloadable effect. Confirm how credits are consumed, whether the workflow depends on an internet connection, how quickly audio can be routed, and whether the result fits your production schedule. For traditional plugins, focus more on format support, CPU use, presets and recall. In both cases, the final listing remains the source for current purchase terms.

Sources and fact-check
  1. Cinematique Instruments manufacturer page on Plugin Boutique
  2. Ensemblia Percussive product page on Plugin Boutique
  3. Cinematique Instruments Plugin Boutique catalogue reference

STUDIO COMPATIBILITY

Will it run in your DAW setup?

Studio computer requirements

  • The FULL or Player Version of Kontakt 5.6.8 or higher is required.
  • This software supports Native Instruments NKS format (compatible with Maschine and Komplete Kontrol S-Series keyboards)

BEFORE YOU INSTALL

Manuals, installers and official support

Note: Both the FULL and FREE Player versions of Kontakt are able to run this software.

PRODUCER FAQ

Common setup and workflow questions

What does Ensemblia Percussive need from my studio computer?

The FULL or Player Version of Kontakt 5.6.8 or higher is required. This software supports Native Instruments NKS format (compatible with Maschine and Komplete Kontrol S-Series keyboards)

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