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 Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 12:43 am Post subject: 'What's Hot' from Doctor Audio: NI Kontakt 2 Sound Library |
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New from Native Instruments: Kontakt 2 Sound Library.
Native Instruments has announced details on the library of the upcoming
Kontakt 2, which will weigh in at more than 15 GB and make extensive use
of the new "Kontakt Script Processor" (KSP) for a wide range of advanced
performance effects.
A special version of the VSL orchestra, a Steinway Grand Piano, the
"Elektrik Guitar", and a church organ sampled in 5.1 surround are some
of the highlights of what will be the most powerful factory library of
any sampler on the market.
The Kontakt 2 library will include:
* A special version of the Vienna Symphonic Library (VSL) specifically
made for Kontakt 2, offering a full symphonic orchestra. The VSL
orchestra in Kontakt 2 includes 30 instruments and takes advantage of
the KSP engine for sophisticated performance effects including
"Monophonic Legato" and "Repetition"
* A multi-sampled Steinway D Grand Piano that uses both the KSP engine
and the integrated convolution engine to recreate the soundboard and
sympathetic resonance of the sustain pedal samples
* An August Foerster Concert Piano with 10 velocity layers and a
dedicated KSP module for control of release volume and sympathetic
resonance
* The "Elektrik Guitar", an extensively sampled electric guitar which
goes beyond the limitations of conventionally sampled instruments by
utilizing the KSP engine for realistic playing behaviour, including
various strumming styles as well as authentic handling of ghost notes,
harmonics and flageolets
* The "Akkord Guitar", a KSP-based instrument that draws on a library of
more than 3.500 acoustic guitar chord samples and allows for convenient
creation of rhythmic guitar tracks due to an intelligent chord
recognition mechanism
* A selection of church organs, including a massive cathedral organ
sampled in full 5.1 surround for a truly overwhelming sonic experience
* A selection of electric pianos, including the Rhodes MK II from NIs
Elektrik Piano
* The "Automatic Harp", a concert harp that enables glissandi and
bisbigliandi thanks to a special KSP module
* A large assortment of tempo-synchronized loops from a huge variety of
musical styles, taken in part from the Zero-G libraries "Altered
States", "Sound of the 70s" and "Total Drum & Bass", all making
extensive use of the Kontakt 2 Time Machine and Beat Machine modes
* A library of high-quality surround effects, recorded with the
SPL-Brauner Atmos 5.1 microphone system
* A wide selection of synthesizer sounds sampled from classic vintage
analog and digital synthesizers, including a special modular synth bank
designed by Kevin Lamb
* An extensive assortment of both electronic and acoustic drum kits and
percussion sounds, taken in part from the Battery 2 library
* A selection of over 300 impulse responses, providing a wide variety of
reverbs, filter, special effects and instrument resonances for the
integrated convolution effect module.
For more information see http://www.native-instruments.com
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