日本民族乐器/21弦古筝虚拟乐器音源 Sonica Instruments Koto 20 v2.0.0 KONTAKT 音色库

KONTAKT | 10.46GB
(标准音色库)

KOTO 20 是一款精心制作的虚拟乐器，旨在捕捉20弦古筝的声音和表现力。以下是它的主要特点：
NKS 准备就绪，与 KONTAKT Player 兼容。
通过细致的录音技术和创新的编程，近乎完美地重现了21弦古筝的每一个表演细节。
独特的表演模式将21根弦映射到相邻的白色键上，便于演奏真实的古筝滑音和乐句。
18种基本的艺术表现手法，可通过键切换选择。
使用延音踏板控制自然的连续拨弦乐句。
新开发的乐器建模器可以重现由于不同拨子和弦而产生的声音变化。
拨子厚度选择器允许您选择三种拨子厚度。
弦音选择器提供三种弦音：厚、正常和薄。
包含三个基本古筝乐句库，所有都可以通过键切换控制。
拨弦控制功能，充分掌握微妙、自然的拨弦音符。
弦编辑器允许对所有21根弦进行独立的调音调整。
除了10个预设音阶外，用户音阶模式还允许您创建原始音阶。
所有样本以24位/96 kHz的高分辨率录制，以捕捉每一个音调细节。
使用多麦克风样本和专用调音台，可以创建自己的混音，具有直接、头顶、房间和立体声混音通道的独立控制。
设计用于捕捉20弦古筝的声音和表现力。
弦编辑器允许对所有21根弦进行独立的调音调整。古筝是通过调整21根弦的音高来演奏每一首音乐作品的。KOTO 20 具有音阶表演模式，可以将每根弦的音调映射到21个相邻的白色键上。这使得表演者能够以最真实的方式接触乐器。
KOTO 20 包含18种不同的艺术表现手法，以重现古筝广泛的 音乐表现。这些包括用拇指、食指或中指演奏的不同细微差别，以及滑音、颤音拨弦，甚至拨片刮擦声。所有艺术表现手法都可以通过键切换独立控制。
三个KOTO 20乐句库包含难以重现的特殊技巧，从经典的古筝技巧如滑音和拨片刮擦声到敲击琴桥产生的声音效果。乐句库可以通过键切换选择，并可以从MIDI键盘触发。您还可以控制每个乐句库的音调和速度。
乐器建模器重现不同拨子和弦产生的声音变化。
古筝的音色特点根据使用的拨子和弦的厚度而有很大不同。为了忠实地重现这些变化，我们开发了一个新的功能，叫做乐器建模器。
使用乐器建模器，您可以调整单个参数，包括拨子和弦的厚度（厚、正常和薄）、音符瞬态的音高和攻击力，以及噪声成分。这个功能使您能够以任何您喜欢的方式控制声音的特征，从自然的演奏感觉到的非常激进的表演。
替代拨弦艺术表现手法和延音踏板控制，用于自然的连续拨弦乐句。
图书馆包含三种替代拨弦艺术表现手法，以重现演奏连续拨弦时发生的自然声音变化。替代拨弦可以通过键切换或延音踏板控制来切换。这个功能可以轻松地重现真实的颤音拨弦。
使用延音踏板控制时，您可以在普通拨弦（键弹奏事件）和替代拨弦（键释放事件）之间切换。
弦编辑器允许对所有21根弦进行独立的调音调整。
图书馆包含10个常用的音阶（全音阶、离子音阶、自然小音阶、和声小音阶、旋律小音阶、多里安音阶、弗里吉亚音阶、利底亚音阶、混合利底亚音阶、全音音阶），包括一个全音阶。您可以使用预设和键移调功能演奏许多音乐作品。额外的用户音阶模式允许您为特定作品创建自定义音阶。创建自定义音阶时，您可以为每根弦设置音量和声相，并进行微调。
用户音阶
通过自定义所有21根弦，您可以设置特定曲目的音阶，或为您的原创作品添加古筝元素，使古筝元素融入任何音乐作品中。自定义音阶被保存为用户音阶，可以随时调用。
注意：用户音阶不能移调。

多麦克风样本，全24位/96 kHz高分辨率
录音时使用了极大的细心，使用了多种类型的麦克风和 无色麦克风前置放大器。所有库样本都以24位/96 kHz高清晰度录制，以忠实地捕捉古筝微妙的表达。
样本记录了三种立体麦克风位置 – 直接、头顶和房间 – 以及一个立体声混音。完整的混音控制可用，每个通道都有独立的音量、声相、混响发送和均衡调整。并行输出总线将麦克风通道发送到单个 DAW 轨道，以进行更精细的混音会话。
库附带 30 个 convolution 混响，包括两个来自音乐家们因其声学效果而闻名的能剧剧场的脉冲响应。convolution 混响允许高质量的乐器内声音创作。
加载管理器可减少内存使用，使生产工作更流畅
使用加载管理器，表演者可以选择只加载所需的艺术表现手法。跳过不必要的样本可以获得 Kontakt 引擎更流畅的表演。

MIDI Groove 浏览器
KOTO 20 特点是非常有用的 Groove 浏览器，让您可以快速找到 MIDI groove 并直接将其拖放到您的 DAW 中。
您可以直接从 KONTAKT/KOMPLETE KONTAKT 调整 groove 的速度、摇摆、播放速度和其他参数。
库标准附带 20 个 MIDI groove，包括展示乐器功能的短乐句。结合即将发布的 Groove Inspirations MIDI 包，Groove 浏览器为您提供了对广泛乐句库的访问。
适用于 NI Kontakt Player v6.6 及更高版本！
请注意，以上内容是关于 KOTO 20 虚拟乐器的描述，它是一个软件乐器，旨在模拟传统古筝的声音和演奏方式。这个乐器可以被用来制作各种风格的音乐，从传统到现代，为音乐制作人和作曲家提供了广泛的可能性。
Sonica Instruments Koto 20 v2.0.0 KONTAKT- 10,46 GB
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.

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.
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
String editor enables independent tuning adjustments for all 21 strings. 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.

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. 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.

Sonica Instruments Koto 20 v2.0.0 KONTAKT screenshotAlternate 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.

Sonica Instruments Koto 20 v2.0.0 KONTAKT screenshotString 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. 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 21 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.

Sonica Instruments Koto 20 v2.0.0 KONTAKT screenshotMulti-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.

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.

Sonica Instruments Koto 20 v2.0.0 KONTAKT screenshotMIDI 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.
Works with NI Kontakt Player v6.6 and higher!