Emergence Audio unveil Envoy

Percussion instrument introduces all-new engine

Emergence Audio have just introduced an instrument that brings together a vast collection of percussive analogue synths and Eurorack modules, and includes a Flux Randomizer function that continuously applies timing, velocity, length and pitch changes to its sequencer steps.

Envoy is the first instrument to be built using the company's new Cadence Engine, which has been designed to recombine sources and reshape sequences as they're played in an effort to groove keeps moving' without ever landing exactly the same way twice. The changes are applied over the top of any recorded patterns, so users can quickly return to their original part by simply turning the Flux Randomizer feature off.

The instrument is equipped with two layers, each of which include four eight-step sequence blocks. The sequencers can be locked together with identical settings or run their own independent rates and divisions, with users able to control the likes of low- and high-pass filter settings, velocity, pitch, length and pan parameters independently across up to 32 steps. There's also a Master LFO that runs on its own separate clock division, and a crossfade matrix that makes it possible to blend seamlessly between the two layers using the mod wheel.

Emergence Audio have created four NKI patches that each offer a different way to access the instruments dual layers:

ENVOY_OMNI: Both layers play together across one keyboard range. Each layer can load a Low, Mid or High source section, letting you stack and crossfade two source sections under the same keys.

ENVOY_ZONED: a kit-style layout. The keyboard is divided into multiple source zones: Low is red, Mid is blue and High is yellow. Each zone triggers a different source within the loaded kit.

ENVOY_SPLIT OMNI: The keyboard is split between the two layers, with one single-zone source section per side. Play each layer independently rather than stacking both layers under one trigger.

ENVOY_SPLIT ZONED: The keyboard is split between the two layers, and each half becomes its own multi-zone kit with independent sequencing. Both halves use the same Low / Mid / High colour coding as ZONED.

Key Features

Cadence Engine: A Rhythmic Variator with real-time recombination and a non-destructive Flux Randomizer.

Dual-layer Sequencer: 32 steps per layer, four blocks each, five programmable parameters per step.

Three Clocks: Independent Layer 1, Layer 2 and Master LFO rates, from four bars to 1/128.

All-analogue Sources: 600 sources from analogue percussive synths and Eurorack, 6000 samples, 273 presets.

Per-layer & Master FX: Seven modules per layer plus a master chain, with convolution reverb (100+ IRs).

NKS-ready: Tagged for Komplete Kontrol and Native Instruments hardware browsing.

Video of Envoy Preset Playthrough | Evolving Analog Percussion for Kontakt Player

Compatibility Envoy runs in Native Instruments Kontakt and Kontakt Player versions 8.1 or later, which are supported on PCs running Windows 10 or later and Macs running macOS 12 and above. VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available, along with standalone applications.

Pricing & Availability Envoy is available now, and is currently (11 August 2026) being offered at an introductory price of $149, reduced from its full cost of $199.

emergenceaudio.com/product/envoy

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