17弦低音古筝 Sonica Instruments Koto 17 v2.0.0 KONTAKT

KONTAKT – 13,97 GB

《KOTO 17》是《Virtuoso japan Series》的第七部作品，它将现代日本音乐不可或缺的17弦低音乐器KOTO的声音带给了世界各地的音乐创作者。

在KOTO 13开发三年后，KOTO 17受益于从库中获取新音调质量的高级功能。

当然，KOTO 17可以用作独奏乐器。但它与13弦琴和尺八琴相得益彰，成为日本古典和当代音乐界不可或缺的组成部分。当与来自Virtuoso日本系列的其他游戏配对时，例如KOTO 13 Version 2， KOTO 20或SHAKUHACHI， KOTO 17可以完成令人难以置信的强大合奏。

主要特点
– NKS准备和Kontakt播放器兼容。
-凭借细致的录音技术和创新的编程，无与伦比地再现了17弦古琴的每一个表演细微差别。
-独家性能模式映射17个字符串相邻的白键，轻松实现真正的琴滑音和短语。
– 20键开关可选择的发音基本的17弦koto。
-维持踏板控制自然连续采摘的措辞。
-新开发的乐器建模器再现由于不同的指拨和弦的声音变化。
-字符选择器可以让你选择从三个手指的厚度。
– String tone selector提供三种String tone: Thick， Normal, and Thin。
-包括三个银行的典型的koto短语，所有的键开关可控。
-采摘控制功能，充分掌握微妙，自然的声音采摘音符。
-字符串编辑器使所有17个字符串的独立调谐调整。
—除了10个预设比例，用户比例模式允许您创建原始比例。
-所有样本记录在24位/ 96千赫高分辨率捕捉每一个色调细节。
-创建您自己的混合与多麦克风样本和专用混音器与直接，头顶，房间和立体声混音通道的个人控制。

17弦古筝是现代日本音乐中不可或缺的一部分，从未像现在这样真实
字符串编辑器使所有17个字符串的独立调谐调整。

琴是通过调整17根弦的调音来演奏的。KOTO 17有一个比例性能模式，将每个字符串的音调映射到17个相邻的白键。这让演奏者以最真实的方式接触乐器。

20个关节，重现17弦古筝演奏风格的各个方面

KOTO 17包含20种不同的发音，以重现KOTO的各种音乐表达。这些包括用拇指、食指或中指演奏所产生的不同细微差别，以及滑音、颤音拨奏，甚至是chirashizume拨奏。所有的关节都可以通过按键开关独立控制。

KOTO 17的三个乐句库包含了难以复制的特殊技术，从经典的KOTO技巧，如滑音和surizme，到敲击桥梁的音效。短语库是可选择的关键开关，可以从一个MIDI键盘触发。你可以控制每个短语库的音调和速度。

乐器建模器再现声音变化从不同的指拨和弦
koto的音调特征根据所用的指拨和弦的厚度而变化很大。为了忠实地再现这些变化，我们开发了一个名为Instrument Modeler的新功能。

使用Instrument Modeler，您可以调整单个参数，包括指拨和弦厚度（厚，正常和薄），音调和音符瞬变的攻击，以及噪声成分。这个功能可以控制声音的任何你喜欢的方式，从自然的演奏感觉非常积极的表现。

交替拾取发音和维持踏板控制自然连续拾取措辞
该库带有三种交替的拾取发音，以重现在演奏一连串拾取笔触时发生的自然声音变化。交替挑选可以与关键开关或维持踏板控制切换。这个功能可以很容易地重现现实的颤音采摘。

与维持踏板控制上，你可以切换正常采摘与关键事件和交替采摘与关键关闭事件之间。

字符串编辑器使所有17个字符串的独立调谐调整
图书馆有10个常用的音阶（半音阶，爱奥尼亚音阶，自然小调，和声小调，旋律小调，多里安音阶，弗里吉亚音阶，吕底亚音阶，混合音阶，全音），包括一个半音音阶。您可以执行许多音乐作品与预设和关键换位功能。附加的User Scale模式允许您为特定组合创建自定义比例。在创建自定义比例时，您可以为ea设置音量和移动

 

KOTO 17, the seventh title in the Virtuoso Japanese Series, brings the sounds of the 17-string bass koto, an indispensable part of modern Japanese music, to music creators everywhere.

Coming three years after the development of KOTO 13, KOTO 17 benefits from advanced features that coax new tonal qualities from the library.

Naturally, KOTO 17 can be used as a solo instrument. But it complements the 13-string koto and shakuhachi extraordinarily well, making it an essential component in both classical and contemporary Japanese music circles. And when paired with other titles from the Virtuoso Japanese Series, such as KOTO 13 Version 2, KOTO 20, or SHAKUHACHI, KOTO 17 can complete an incredibly powerful ensemble.

Main Features​
– NKS ready and Kontakt Player compatible.
– Peerless reproduction of every performance nuance from the 17-string koto thanks to meticulous recording techniques and innovative programming.
– Exclusive Performance mode maps the 17 strings to adjacent white keys for easy performance of real koto glissandos and phrases.
– 20 key-switch-selectable articulations fundamental to the 17-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 17 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.

17-string koto, an indispensable part of modern Japanese music, has never been more realistic
String editor enables independent tuning adjustments for all 17 strings.

The koto is played by adjusting the tuning of the 17 strings for each musical piece to be performed. KOTO 17 has a Scale Performance mode to map the tones of each string to 17 adjacent white keys. This lets the performer access the instrument in the most realistic way possible.

20 articulations to recreate every aspect of the 17-string koto’s playing styles

KOTO 17 contains 20 different articulations to recreate the koto’s diverse 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.

The three KOTO 17 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. Phrase banks are selectable with key switches and can be triggered from a MIDI keyboard. You can 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. 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 pick strokes. Alternate picking can be switched with key switches or the sustain pedal control. 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 17 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. The 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 each string as well as fine tune each string.

– User scales
By customizing all 17 strings, you can set up scales for specific tunes or for your original compositions, allowing you to incorporate koto elements into any piece of music. Custom scales are saved as user scales and can be recalled at any time.

Note: User scales cannot be transposed.

Multi-microphone samplesтin 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.

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. 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.

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 the Kontakt engine.

MIDI Groove Browser
KOTO 17 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.

Works with NI Kontakt Player v6.6 and higher!