[Japanese Folk Instruments 20-string Koto Sound Source] Sonica Instruments Koto 20 v2.0.0 [KONTAKT] (10.46GB)

KONTAKT - 10,46 GB

The library can naturally be used on its own. However, when used in conjunction with other titles in the Virtuoso Japanese series (such as KOTO 13 Version 2, KOTO 17, or SHAKUHACHI) as well as with orchestral instruments, the KOTO 20 accomplishes a rich and extensive ensemble.

As a matter of historical record, the 20-string koto was conceived by Keiko Nosaka in 1969. Originally, the koto was strung with 20 strings, but in later iterations, another string was added to make it a 21-stringed instrument.

Main features - NKS Ready and Compatible Kontakt Player.
- Thanks to meticulous recording techniques and innovative programming, every performance nuance of the 21-string guzheng is reproduced near-perfectly.
- Exclusive Play Mode maps 21 strings to adjacent white keys for easy playing of real koto slides and phrases.
- 18 key switches with optional articulation are the basis for the 21-string koto.
- Sustain pedal control for natural continuous pizzicato phrasing.
- The newly developed Instrument Modeler reproduces sound changes due to different finger plucks and strings.
- The character selector allows you to choose from three finger paddle thicknesses.
- The String Tone Selector offers three string tones: Thick, Normal, and Thin.
- Includes three sets of typical koto phrases, all controlled by key switches.
- Pizzicato control for complete mastery of subtle, natural picking notes.
- The String Editor supports independent tuning adjustments for all 21 strings.
- In addition to the 10 preset scales, the User Scale mode allows you to create original scales.
- All samples are recorded at 24-bit/96 kHz high resolution to capture every tonal detail.
- Create your own mixes with multi-mic samples and a dedicated mixer with individual controls for Direct, Overhead, Room, and Stereo Mix channels.

Designed to capture 20 strings of koto
The KOTO 20 features a Scale Performance mode that maps the tuning of each string to 21 adjacent strings. The zither is played by adjusting the tuning of each of the 21 strings of the first musical piece to be performed.The KOTO 20 features a Scale Performance mode, which maps the pitch of each string to the 21 adjacent white keys. This allows the performer to access the instrument in the most realistic way possible.

KOTO 20 contains 18 different playing styles to reproduce the wide range of musical expressions of the koto. These include different nuances produced by playing with the thumb, index or middle finger as well as sliding, vibrato plucking and even chirashizume plectrum scraping. All playing styles can be controlled independently by key switches.

The three KOTO 20 phrase banks contain special techniques that are difficult to reproduce, from classic koto techniques such as glissandos and surizume to sound effects made by striking the bridge. The banks are selectable via keyswitches and can be triggered from a MIDI keyboard. You can also control the pitch and tempo of each bank.

Instrument Modeler reproduces different fingerings and strings.
The tonal characteristics of the koto vary greatly depending on the finger plucks used and the thickness of the strings. To faithfully reproduce these variations, we have developed a new feature called Instrument Modeler.

With Instrument Modeler, you can adjust various parameters, including fretting and string thickness (Thick, Normal, and Thin), the pitch and start of note transients, and the noise component. This feature allows you to control the character of the sound as you wish, from a natural playing feel to very aggressive playing.

Alternating pizzicato and sustain pedal control for natural continuous pizzicato phrasing.
The library comes with three alternating pizzicato runs to reproduce the natural sound changes that occur when playing continuous pizzicato. The alternating pizzicato can be switched via a keyswitch or sustain pedal control. This feature makes it easy to reproduce realistic vibrato plucking.

With the sustain pedal control on, you can toggle between normal strumming with a Key on event and alternate strumming with a keyoff event.

The string editor supports independent tuning adjustments for all 21 strings.The library comes with 10 commonly used scales (Chromatic, Ionian, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixed, and Whole Tone), including chromatic scales.
You can play many musical compositions using presets and modal transpositions. The additional User Scale mode allows you to create custom scales for specific compositions. When creating custom scales, you can set the volume and sound image of each string, as well as fine-tune each string.

- User Scale
By customizing all 21 strings, you can set up scales for specific tunes or original compositions, thus incorporating koto elements into any music. Custom scales are saved as user scales and can be recalled at any time.

Note: User scales cannot be transposed.

Full 24-bit/96 kHz high resolution multi-microphone samples
Recordings were made with great care, using over 8 various types of microphones and colorless microphone preamps. All library samples were recorded in 24-bit/96 kHz HD to faithfully capture the full range of the koto's delicate expression.

These samples were recorded using three stereo microphone positions (Direct, Overhead and Room) and Stereo Mix. Full mix control is provided, with separate volume, image, reverb send and EQ adjustments for each channel. A parallel output bus sends the mic channels to separate DAW tracks for even finer mixing sessions.

The library comes with 30 Convolution Reverbs, including two impulse responses from the Noh Theater, which is known to musicians for its acoustics. Convolution Reverbs allow the creation of high quality in-instrument sounds.

Load manager reduces memory usage for smoother production work

Using the Load Manager, performers can choose to load only the desired cadence. Skipping unnecessary samples results in smoother performance from the Kontakt engine.

MIDI Slot Browser
The KOTO 20 features an extremely useful groove browser that allows you to quickly find MIDI grooves and drag and drop them directly into your DAW.

You can adjust the strength, swing, playback speed and other parameters of the rhythm directly from KONTAKT / KOMPLETE KONTROL.

The library comes standard with 20 MIDI rhythms, including phrases that demonstrate the instrument's capabilities. When used in conjunction with the soon-to-be-released Groove Inspirations MIDI package, the Groove Browser gives you access to an extensive library of phrases.

For NI Kontakt Player v6.6 and higher!

The library can naturally be used on its own. But when combined with other titles from the Virtuoso Japanese Series - such as KOTO 13 Version 2, KOTO 17, or SHAKUHACHI - as well as orchestral instruments, KOTO 20 can complete a rich and broad ensemble. KOTO 17, or SHAKUHACHI - as well as orchestral instruments, KOTO 20 can complete a rich and broad ensemble.

As a historical note, the 20-string koto was conceived by Keiko Nosaka in 1969. Initially, this koto was strung with 20 strings, but in later iterations, another string was added to make it a 21-string instrument. Initially, this koto was strung with 20 strings, but in later iterations, another string was added to make it a 21-string instrument.

Main Features
- NKS ready and Kontakt Player compatible.
- Near-perfect recreation of every performance nuance from the 21-string koto thanks to meticulous recording techniques and innovative programming.
- Exclusive Performance mode maps the 21 strings to adjacent white keys for easy performance of real koto glissandos and phrases.
- 18 key-switch-selectable articulations fundamental to the 21-string koto.
- Sustain pedal control for natural continuous-picking phrasing.
- Newly developed Instrument Modeler reproduces sound variations due to different fingerpicks and strings.
- Character selector lets you choose from three fingerpick thicknesses.
- String tone selector offers three string tones: Thick, Normal, and Thin.
- Includes three banks of quintessential koto phrases, all key-switch controllable.
- Plucking control function for full mastery over subtle, natural sounding picked notes.
- String editor enables independent tuning adjustments for all 21 strings.
- In addition to the 10 preset scales, the User Scale mode lets you create original scales.
- All samples recorded in 24-bit / 96 kHz high resolution to capture every tonal detail.
- Create your own mixes with the multi-microphone samples and a dedicated mixer with individual controls for Direct, Overhead, Room, and Stereo Mix channels.

Designed to capture the sound and expressive power of the 20-stringed koto
The KOTO 20 has a Scale Performance mode to map the tones of each string to 21 adjacent white keys. The koto is played by adjusting the tuning of the 21 strings for each musical piece to be performed. KOTO 20 has a Scale Performance mode to map the tones of each string to 21 adjacent white keys. This lets the performer access the instrument in the most realistic way possible.

KOTO 20 is packed with 18 different articulations to recreate the koto's vast range of musical expressions. These include different nuances created by playing with the thumb, index, or middle finger as well as glissandos, tremolo picking, and even chirashizume pick scrapes. All articulations can be controlled independently with key switches. articulations can be controlled independently with key switches.

The three KOTO 20 phrase banks contain special techniques that are difficult to reproduce, ranging from classic koto techniques such as glissandos and The three KOTO 20 phrase banks contain special techniques that are difficult to reproduce ranging from classic koto techniques such as glissandos and surizume to sound effects made by striking the bridges. control the pitch and tempo of each phrase bank as well.

Instrument Modeler reproduces sound variations from different fingerpicks and strings
The tonal characteristics of the koto vary a lot depending on the fingerpick and string thickness used. To faithfully reproduce these variations, we developed a new function called the Instrument Modeler.

With the Instrument Modeler, you can adjust individual parameters, including the fingerpick and string thickness (Thick, Normal, and Thin), the pitch and attack of note transients, and noise components. With the Instrument Modeler you can adjust individual parameters, including the fingerpick and string thickness (Thick, Normal, and Thin), the pitch and attack of note transients, and noise components. This functionality makes it possible to control the character of the sound any way you like, from a natural playing feel to very aggressive performances.

Alternate picking articulations and sustain pedal control for natural continuous-picking phrasing
The library comes with three alternate picking articulations to recreate the natural sound variations that occur while playing a succession of picking strokes. Alternate picking can be switched with key switches or the sustain pedal control. This function makes it easy to reproduce realistic tremolo picking. This function makes it easy to reproduce realistic tremolo picking.

With the sustain pedal control on, you can switch between normal picking with key on events and alternate picking with key off events.

String editor enables independent tuning adjustments for all 21 strings
The library comes with 10 frequently used scales (Chromatic, Ionian, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Whole Tone, including a chromatic scale. You can perform many musical pieces with the presets and the key transposition function. additional User Scale mode lets you create custom scales for specific compositions. When creating a custom scale, you can set the volume and panning for When creating a custom scale, you can set the volume and panning for each string as well as fine tune each string.

- User scales
By customizing all 21 strings, you can set up scales for specific tunes or for your original compositions, allowing you to incorporate koto elements into Custom scales are saved as user scales and can be recalled at any time.

Note: User scales cannot be transposed.

Multi-microphone samples in full 24-bit / 96 kHz high resolution
The recordings were made with the utmost care, using more than eight microphones of various types together with colorless mic preamps. All library samples were recorded in 24-bit / 96 kHz high definition to faithfully capture the entirety of the koto's delicate expressions. samples were recorded in 24-bit / 96 kHz high definition to faithfully capture the entirety of the koto's delicate expressions.

The samples were recorded with three stereo microphone positions - Direct, Overhead, and Room - plus a Stereo Mix. Full mixing control is available, with individual Volume, Pan, Reverb Send, and EQ adjustments for each channel. Control is available, with individual Volume, Pan, Reverb Send, and EQ adjustments for each channel. The parallel output bus sends the microphone channels to individual DAW tracks for finer mixing sessions.

The library comes with 30 convolution reverbs, including two impulse responses from a Noh theater renowned among musicians for its acoustics. The convolution reverbs permit high-quality in-instrument sound creation. convolution reverbs permit high-quality in-instrument sound creation.

Load manager reduces memory usage for smoother production work

With the load manager, the performer can choose to load only the desired articulations. Skipping unnecessary samples obtains smoother performance from Skipping unnecessary samples obtains smoother performance from the Kontakt engine.

MIDI Groove Browser
KOTO 20 features the incredibly useful Groove Browser, that lets you quickly find MIDI grooves and drag & drop grooves directly into your DAW.

You can adjust the grooves' velocity, swing, playback tempo, and other parameters directly from KONTAKT / KOMPLETE KONTROL.

The library comes standard with 20 MIDI grooves, including short phrases that showcase what the instrument is capable of. When combined with the soon-to-be-released Groove Inspirations MIDI pack, the Groove Browser gives you access to an extensive phrase bank. When combined with the soon-to-be-released Groove Inspirations MIDI pack, the Groove Browser gives you access to an extensive phrase bank.

Works with NI Kontakt Player v6.6 and higher!

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