Native Instruments Faded Reels MPC Expansion

What Faded Reels Is For

Faded Reels is a sound library designed to produce lo-fi instrumentals and "dusty" atmospheres directly within the MPC ecosystem. It targets both beatmakers who want to move fast (lay down a loop, choose a kit, record some chords) and sound designers who enjoy sculpting a vintage tone from organic materials.

Its strength lies in coherence: from the grain of the drums to the pads, including keys and textures, everything seems to come from the same sonic universe. The result: you can chain ideas, build a complete track, or simply create interludes and atmospheric beds for video content, podcasts, light scoring, or live sets.

Main Features

Lo-Fi Warmth Achieved Through a True Resampling Chain

The sound of Faded Reels is not limited to a simple "vintage filter." The sources were recorded from a blend of live-played instruments, classic gear, and boutique effects, then resampled on tape machines or hardware samplers. This approach brings soft saturation, rounder transients, and a sense of depth reminiscent of tape or hardware machine productions.

Dusty Drums That Immediately Sit in the Mix

The drum kits and samples are designed to offer that famous lo-fi balance: kicks that are present without being aggressive, snares with a felt snap, textured hats, and perfectly imperfect percussion. Whether you're looking for a laid-back boom-bap "head-nod" groove or more minimalist, airy patterns, you'll find solid foundations that are easy to layer with textures or foley.

Chords, Keys, and Textures: A "Pastel" Palette for Harmony

Faded Reels emphasizes harmonic elements that provide color: diffuse chords, felt-sounding keyboards, atmospheric layers, and subtle textures. Ideal for laying down a progression, creating an airy chorus, or filling the space between rhythm and bass. The whole is intentionally soft and musical, leaving room for your melodies, chops, or vocals if you produce more song-oriented tracks.

An MPC Workflow Focused on Quick Creation

Between kits, instrument presets, loops, and one-shots, Faded Reels lets you start a track in minutes and refine it as you go. Loops can serve as starting points (intro, verse, transitions), while one-shots and samples offer customization options: fill variations, accents, percussion layers, isolated melodic touches, and sonic details that bring a beat to life.

Technical specifications

Type

Full software

Downloadable

Yes