[Japanese Ethnic Instruments 13-string Koto Sound Source] Sonica Instruments Koto 13 v2.5.0 [KONTAKT] (8.99 GB)

P2P | 03 January 2025 | 8.99 GB

We've preserved the KOTO 13's superior sound quality, detailed performance reproduction, and rich articulation, while building the same advanced sound architecture as the KOTO 17 and KOTO 20. This includes the String Editor, which allows you to independently adjust all 13 strings to create original scales, and the Instrument Modeler, which allows you to control fretting characteristics, string characteristics, and pizzicato noise components.

KOTO 13 Version 2 gives you the traditional sound of the 13-string koto as well as the ability to create your own original sounds, perfect for a wider variety of music than ever before.

Main features - Stunningly realistic 13-string koto reproduction thanks to precise recording and scripting.
- Up to eight velocity layers and four looped samples for natural sounding dynamics.
- 26 guzheng patterns, all key switches selectable.
- Five sets of typical koto phrases with all key switches selectable.
- Pluck control function for complete mastery of subtle, natural plucked notes.
- Performance mode maps each of the 13 strings to a white key for easy playing of real koto slides and phrases.
- 28 classic Koto scales, transposable to any key.
- User zoom mode for creating custom zooms for specific artwork.
- Stellar hue colors captured at full 24-bit, 96 kHz fidelity (library contains 24-bit, 44.1 kHz samples).
- Using samples recorded with multiple microphones, Direct, Overhead, Room, and Stereo Mix sources can be mixed independently to create unique sounds.
- 48 built-in convolution reverb settings with individual channel reverb mixes.
- NKS Ready and Compatible Kontakt Player.

The quest for unprecedented reality
The koto can be used to play a myriad of musical compositions by tuning the 13 strings to different scales.The KOTO 13 maps the pitch of each scale directly to the 13 adjacent white keys. This allows the performer to play in the most realistic style possible. For example, you can play glissandos by simply sweeping your finger along the key, and create beautiful arpeggios with multi-finger vibrato.

The guzheng is capable of a wide range of musical expression. While the guzheng is known for its gorgeous glissandos, vibrato pizzicato, bends, and trills, there are many more subtle tonal variations, such as pitch differences produced by playing with the thumb, index, or middle finger or even by scratching the loose spring plectrum.

The KOTO 13 contains a library of 26 transpositions and 6 phrases, all of which are keyboard switchable and MIDI CC selectable.

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 all 13 strings.
Make independent tuning adjustments KOTO 13 includes 28 classic koto scales - such as Hira, Kumoi, Han Kumoi, Nakazora, Nogi, and Gaku - and features a User Scale Mode for creating custom scales for specific pieces. pieces. A chromatic scale is also included for easy playing of Western music.
KOTO 13 supports 28 classic koto scales and one chromatic scale. There is an option to lower the tuning of the first string by one octave.

○28 scales
Hira, Rokkari, Yencho Kari, Unzao, Hon Unzao, Half Unzao, Katayumo, Nakazo, Aurora, Semi-Nakazo, Hanok, Hanok, Naiki, Hanayumo, Iwatobi 1, Iwatobi 2, Iwatobi Han 1, Iwatobi Han 2, Natsunoyama, Kinkin, Shinkin, Hira Kinkinjou, Nijun, Yunai Kinkinjou, Akino, Ryukyuu, Matsumoto-no-Renge, Shin-Setsuki Hana.

- modal shift
g / g# / a / a# / b / c / c# / d / d# / e

- User Scale Mode
This mode allows the performer to customize and store intervals for each of the 13 strings. By creating scales for specific songs or original compositions, the performer can incorporate the sound of the koto into any musical composition.

Note: User scales cannot be transposed.

Full 24-bit/96 kHz high resolution multi-microphone samples
The koto was played by Miki Maruta during the recording process. The recording took place over several days at Pastoral Sound Studio in Tokyo, where extra care was taken to capture the natural reverberation and full timbre of the instruments in the room. As a result, KOTO 13 reproduces Maruta's perfect tone and pizzicato expressiveness with all her finest musicianship.

Samples are recorded in three stereo mic positions (Direct, Overhead, Room, and Stereo Mix) as well as Stereo Mix. Providing complete mix control, each channel has individual volume, voicing, reverb send and EQ adjustments. the KOTO 13 is also equipped with a high-quality convolution reverb for excellent in-instrument sound creation. The Parallel Output Bus outputs the microphone channels to separate DAW tracks for even finer mixing sessions.
NOTE: When the Stereo Mix channel is active, multiple microphones will be canceled to save memory.

MIDI Slot Browser
KOTO 13 features an extremely useful groove browser that lets you quickly find MIDI grooves and drag and drop grooves 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 traditional songs and phrases that showcase 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.

We have kept KOTO 13's superior sound quality, meticulous performance reproduction, and rich articulations while building in the same We have kept KOTO 13's superior sound quality, meticulous performance reproduction, and rich articulations while building in the same advanced sound architecture found on KOTO 17 and KOTO 20. This includes the String Editor, which lets you tune all 13 strings independently to create original scales, and the Instrument Modeler, which gives you control over fingerpick characteristics, the string character, and picking noise components.

Providing you with the traditional sound of the 13-string koto as well as the ability to create your own original sounds, KOTO 13 Version 2 fits perfectly in more kinds of music than ever.

Main Features
- Stunningly realistic 13-string koto reproduction thanks to precise recording and scripting.
- Up to eight velocity layers and four round-robin samples for natural sounding dynamics.
- 26 koto articulations, all key switch selectable.
- Five banks of quintessential koto phrases, all key switch selectable.
- Plucking control function for full mastery over subtle, natural sounding plucked notes.
- Performance mode maps each of the 13 strings to a white key for easy performance of real koto glissandos and phrases.
- 28 classic koto scales transposable into any key.
- User scale mode for creating custom scales for specific pieces.
- Stellar tone colors captured in full 24-bit, 96 kHz fidelity (library contains 24-bit, 44.1 kHz samples).
- Samples recorded with multiple microphones, and the Direct, Overhead, Room, and Stereo Mix sources can be mixed independently to create unique sounds.
- 48 built-in convolution reverb settings with individual channel reverb mixing.
- NKS ready and Kontakt Player compatible.

Pursuit of unprecedented reality
The koto can be used to perform innumerable musical pieces by tuning the 13 strings to different scales. KOTO 13 maps the tones of each scale directly to 13 adjacent white keys. This lets the performer play in the most realistic style possible. For example, you can play a glissando simply by sweeping your finger along the keys and create beautiful arpeggios. For example, you can play a glissando simply by sweeping your finger along the keys and create beautiful arpeggios with multiple-finger trills.

The koto is capable of a huge range of musical expressions. Although famous for showy glissandos, tremolo picking, pitch bends, and vibrato, the koto has Although famous for showy glissandos, tremolo picking, pitch bends, and vibrato, the koto has many more delicate tone variations, such as the tonal differences created by playing with the thumb, index, or middle finger or even chirashizume pick scrapes.

KOTO 13 contains 26 articulations and six phrase banks, all of which are key switch and MIDI CC selectable.

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 13 strings
KOTO 13 is packaged with 28 classic koto scales - such as Hira, Kumoi, Han Kumoi, Nakazora, Nogi, and Gaku - and features a user KOTO 13 is packaged with 28 classic koto scales - such as Hira Kumoi, Han Kumoi, Nakazora, Nogi, and Gaku - and features a user scale mode to create custom scales for specific pieces.
KOTO 13 supports 28 classic koto scales and a chromatic scale. An option is available to drop the first string tuning by an octave.

○28 scales
Hira, Rokuagari, Yonkuagari, Kumoi, Hon Kumoi, Han Kumoi, Kata Kumoi, Nakazora, Akebono, Han Nakazora, Gaku, Han Gaku, Nogi, Hanagumo, Iwato 1, Iwato 2. Han Iwato 1, Han Iwato 2, Natsuyama, Kokin, Shin Kokin, Hira Kinjuu, Nijuu Kumoi, Kumoi Kinjuu, Akino, Ryukyu, Soufuren, Shin Setsugekka.

- Key transpositions
g / g# / a / a# / b / c / c# / d / d# / e

- User scale mode
This mode lets the performer customize and store intervals for each of the 13 strings. By creating scales for a particular song or original composition, the performer can incorporate the sound of the kotointo any piece of music. By creating scales for a particular song or original composition, the performer can incorporate the sound of the kotointo any piece of music.

Note: User scales cannot be transposed.

Multi-microphone samples in full 24-bit / 96 kHz high resolution
The koto was performed by Miki Maruta for the recording sessions. The recordings took place over several days at a Pastoral Sound Studio in Tokyo, and we took extra care to capture the natural reverberation and full timbre of the instrument in the room. As a result, KOTO 13 reproduces Maruta's perfect tone coloration and plucking expressiveness with all of her superlative musical technique.

Samples were recorded in 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. KOTO 13 also comes with a quality convolution reverb for excellent in- instrument sound creation. KOTO 13 also comes with a quality convolution reverb for excellent in- instrument sound creation. The parallel output bus outputs microphone channels to individual DAW tracks for finer mixing sessions.
Note: When the Stereo Mix channel is active, multiple microphones are canceled to conserve memory.

MIDI Groove Browser
KOTO 13 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 traditional songs and short phrases that showcase what the instrument is capable of. 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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