[15 Instrumental Sounds] Icebreaker Audio Akebono Collection [KONTAKT] (444Mb)

Icebreaker Audio Akebono Collection KONTAKT| 4 June 2024 | 444 MB

The Akebono (direct translation: "dawn") Koto Synth was probably released in the mid-1980s. Detailed information in English is scarce, as it was never intended for use by Western musicians. It used a combination of samples and digital synthesis to reproduce many of the traditional sounds of Japanese instruments.Designed primarily as a Koto practice instrument, the Akebono used buttons instead of piano keys, and featured joysticks for pitch and volume adjustments, as well as speakers built into the carrying case.

What's included
15 instruments, including plucked strings, percussion and wind instruments
Plucked string and wind instruments both use key switches to simulate the articulation buttons on the original hardware
Percussion mapping mimics the original hardware, making it easier to play repetitive patterns on the same drums
4 different effects: Tape, Equalizer, Modulation (Chorus) and Echo
Select mono or polyphonic mode
The speaker's 7 mic positions utilize rare Thuresson CM402 and direct line output samples. You can choose direct, speaker or a mix of both!
Kontakt 6.4.2 or later

impulse response
In order to fully reproduce the true sound of this unique instrument, several impulse responses of the loudspeaker were recorded at various microphone positions and configurations. A rare Thuresson CM402 microphone was used for the recordings, and the custom-designed Kontakt interface has a total of seven microphone configurations/positions to choose from. Instrument samples were recorded from the direct line output. You can choose to use the direct signal, the speaker signal, or a mix of both.

ohsie said.

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The Akebono (literal translation: "Dawn") Koto Synth was probably released sometime in the mid-1980s. Detailed information in English is scarce, as it was never intended for use by western musicians. It re-creates a number of traditional Japanese instrument sounds using a combination of samples and digital synthesis. It re-creates a number of traditional Japanese instrument sounds using a combination of samples and digital synthesis. Designed primarily as a Koto practice instrument, Akebono uses buttons instead of piano keys, has a joystick for pitch and volume modulation, and has been designed to be used as an instrument of choice in a variety of settings. Designed primarily as a Koto practice instrument, Akebono uses buttons instead of piano keys, has a joystick for pitch and volume modulation, and a speaker built into the suitcase.

What's Included
15 instruments that include plucked, percussive and wind
Plucked and wind both use keyswitches to mimic the articulation buttons on the original hardware
Percussion mapping which mimics the original hardware and makes it easier to play repeating patterns on the same drum
4 different effects: Tape, EQ, Mod (chorus) and Echo
Choose either mono or poly voice modes
7 mic positions of the speaker using a rare Thuresson CM402 and direct line out samples. You can choose direct, speaker or a mix of both.
Kontakt 6.4.2 or higher

Impulse Responses
In order to fully recreate the authentic sound of this unique instrument, several impulse responses of the speaker were recorded at a variety of microphone positions and configurations. A rare Thuresson CM402 microphone was used for the recordings, and a total of 7 microphone configurations/positions are available in the custom designed Kontakt interface. A rare Thuresson CM402 microphone was used for the recordings, and a total of 7 microphone configurations/positions are available in the custom designed Kontakt interface. The instrument samples were recorded from a direct line out. You can opt to use the direct signal, the speaker signal, or a mix of both.

Ohsie says.

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