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The Orchestral Core

Working on the go? Nucleus preserves system resources while packing a mighty punch, with all the essentials of modern cinematic composition and an intuitive interface. Clean, compact, and easy-to-use, Nucleus is an all-in-one package that’s hard to beat.
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Nucleus is an orchestral software instrument made for Kontakt Player, that covers the full orchestral range of instruments with strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, and choirs under one roof. It is an uncompromising symphonic essentials library designed to bring cinematic sound quality and an easy-to-use, complete creative toolset, within anybody’s reach.

A complete set of symphonic essentials in one toolset!

We handpicked some of the best orchestral content out of our catalog, recorded and added a ton of new content, and made a comprehensive sample library that’s both perfect for starters and for seasoned professionals. You get the whole package, all in their separate sections: Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Tonal/Atonal Percussion, and even a Choir.

The most beautiful set of soloists you’ll ever hear.

Easy on resources.

Our signature Sound Design.

Long-form legato and progressive vibrato. That’s the secret. True-to-life and emotional performances that will blow your mind.

Nucleus is exceptionally resource-friendly with zero compromises in sound. The perfect choice while you’re on the go, or when you need to sketch up your ideas as quickly as possible.

In true Audio Imperia style, we provide you with some really unique sound design elements to enhance your experience with the library.

Deep Dive

Watch Nucleus play the Avengers theme, by Alan Silvestri.

Watch Nucleus play the theme for Jurassic Park, by John Williams.

Deep Dive into the content in Nucleus – unfiltered and uncompromising.

The Full Details

  • A magnificent set of players, an incredibly balanced room, state of the art equipment, and an exceptional team of sound engineers. Mix all of that together and you get the authentic sound of Hollywood. Right at your fingertips.

  • Sometimes you just need to sketch out ideas quickly, and while key-switching is a great tool for expression, it can be quite time-consuming. That is where our Performance Patches come in.

  • High standards of quality – that is our foundation. All of our sample libraries are meticulously handcrafted, and every single sample is treated like a gem: carefully polished to accentuate their brilliance. This ensures a buttery-smooth experience when making music. Meticulously synced sample-starts and standardized pre-pads mean that your performances will never be out of sync, while providing maximum realism.

  • As an owner of Nucleus Lite Edition or Nucleus you are eligible for $100 off The Modern Composer Blueprint, the first course from Maestro by Audio Imperia. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to compose for the silver screen, The Modern Composer Blueprint is the course for you!
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  • Quick and easy implementation into any template or workflow, with pre-made Expression Maps (Cubase) and Articulation Switches (Logic Pro X).

    CUBASE / LOGIC

What do the reviews say?

“Nucleus Lite is the perfect sample library for beginning composers looking to buy their first orchestral sample library”

“It speaks for itself really. This is OUTSTANDING value – these are really quality samples for very very very little”

“This really gives you just what you need to get started”

NOW UPDATED TO V1.3 WITH EVEN MORE CONTENT

We update Nucleus with new content and bug fixes in free updates, so you can be sure your compositional arsenal is constantly expanding.

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Added with V1.3

Brand New Instruments & Sound Design

  • Added Celeste
  • Added Tubular Bells
  • Added Mark Tree
  • Added Sound Design: Sub Booms

Added with V1.2

Brand New Instruments & Bug Fixes

  • New Harp
  • New Bassoon
  • New Clarinet
  • New Atonal Percussion (Cymbal & Triangle)
  • Re-tuned and re-balanced Legato samples for soloists.
  • Completely reworked legato script.
  • Added Support for Vienna Ensemble Pro.

KEY FEATURES

AT A GLANCE

  • Crisp & smooth cinematic orchestral sound.
  • Two highly versatile microphone mixes: Classic, Modern.
  • Soloists, Individual Instrument Sections, Pre-Orchestrated Ensembles, and Full Ensembles.
  • True Legato Articulations.
  • Approximately 30 GB installed (NCW format).
  • Made for the free Kontakt Player, Version 6.7.1 or higher.
  • NKS compatible.

The Full Details: What’s Included

STRINGS

16 Violins

10 Violas

6 Celli

4 Double Basses

SOLO STRINGS

Solo Violin

Solo Cello

WOODWINDS

2 Flutes

2 Oboes

2 Clarinets

2 Bassoons

SOLO WOODWINDS

Solo Flute

Solo Oboe

Solo Clarinet

Solo Bassoon

BRASS

6 French Horns

3 Trumpets

4 Trombones

2 Tubas

Low Brass Ensemble

SOLO BRASS

Solo Trumpet

Solo French Horn

PERCUSSION

Glockenspiel

Xylophone

Marimba

Tubular Bells

Timpani

2 Gran Cassas

Piatti

2 Snares Hi

2 Snares Low

Tam Tam

2 Toms Hi

2 Toms Lo

Triangle

Suspended Cymbal

Mark Tree

Drum Kit

CHOIR

5 Sopranos

5 Altos

5 Tenors

5 Basses

ADDITIONAL

Harp

Celeste

Pads

Drones

Sub Booms

STRINGS

16 Violins

– Legato (NV-V)
– Sustained (NV-V)
– Tremolo
– Spiccato
– Pizzicato

10 Violas

– Sustained (NV-V)
– Tremolo
– Spiccato
– Pizzicato

6 Celli

– Legato (NV-V)
– Sustained (NV-V)
– Tremolo
– Spiccato
– Pizzicato

4 Double Basses

– Sustained (NV-V)
– Tremolo
– Spiccato
– Pizzicato

SOLO STRINGS

Solo Violin

– Legato
– Sustained

Solo Cello

– Legato
– Sustained

WOODWINDS

2 Flutes

2 Oboes

2 Clarinets

2 Bassoons

– Sustained (NV-V)
– Trill HT
– Trill WT
– Staccatissimo

SOLO WOODWINDS

Solo Flute

– Legato
– Sustained

Solo Oboe

– Legato
– Sustained

Solo Clarinet

– Legato
– Sustained

Solo Bassoon

– Legato
– Sustained

BRASS

6 French Horns

– Legato
– Sustained
– Staccatissimo

3 Trumpets

– Legato
– Sustained
– Staccatissimo

4 Trombones

– Sustained
– Staccatissimo

2 Tubas

– Sustained
– Staccatissimo

Low Brass Ensemble

– Sustained
– Staccatissimo

SOLO BRASS

Solo Trumpet

– Legato
– Sustained

Solo French Horn

– Legato
– Sustained

PERCUSSION

Glockenspiel

Xylophone

Marimba

Tubular Bells

– Hits

Timpani

– Hits

2 Gran Cassas

2 Snares Hi/Low

2 Toms Hi/Low

– Hits
– Rolls

Tam Tam,

Piatti,

Drum Kit

– Hits

Triangle

– Hit Open, Damped, Closed
– Crescendo Roll S/M/L
– Tremolo

Suspended Cymbal

– Hit Open, Damped
– Crescendo Roll S/M/L/XL
– Tremolo
– Scraped
– Bowed

Mark Tree

– Finger/Metal Sticks

Drum Kit

CHOIR

5 Sopranos

5 Altos

5 Tenors

5 Basses

– Sustained Aah
– Sustained Ooh
– Staccato (Phrases)

ADDITIONAL

Harp

– Normale (Plucked)
– Normale (Slid)
– Flageolet

Celeste

– Sustained
– Sustained with Pedal
– Staccato

Pads

Drones

Sub Booms

Mic Techniques

  • No Individual Microphones

Mic Mixes

  • Classic Mix
  • Modern Mix

Dynamic Layers

  • Up to 3 in Long Articulation
  • Up to 10 in Short Articulations

Round Robins

  • 1 in Long Articulation
  • Up to 9 in Short Articulations