Aquaalt: A Marvel in Experimental Sound Engineering
Aquaalt, designed by the renowned Bart Hopkin, is an exceptional water lute library meticulously crafted for Kontakt users. This unique instrument blends the traditional charm of a lute with the innovative integration of a steel bowl resonator. As the strings vibrate, the movement of water within the bowl introduces a continuous shift in resonance, producing enchanting and surreal sounds.
Craftsmanship and Design
- Structure: Handmade from wood and metal, Aquaalt’s design allows for dynamic resonance and tonal clarity, highlighted by a swaying stand that amplifies the water’s motion.
- Playing Techniques: Offers versatility in play, including plucking, bowing, and the use of a slide to alter pitches, enriching the sound palette available to musicians.
Advanced Sampling and Sound Design
- Articulations: Features detailed sampling of plucks, bow long, bow short, bow sul ponticello, and glisses, available across four dynamic layers for deep sound blending.
- Mic Positions: Captured with two stereo mic setups—close and direct line-in—to ensure the finest audio fidelity.
- Dynamic Layers: Includes up to 8x round robin and 6 velocity layers per note, allowing for nuanced expression and realism.
Digital Enhancements and Effects
- LFO System: Adaptable LFO with comprehensive controls over shape, speed, intensity, and more, fully tempo-synced for ease of use.
- Filters and Modulation: Equipped with a variety of filters and extensive modulation capabilities, enhancing the creative potential of every track.
- Arpeggiator and FX Rack: Features a customizable arpeggiator and a modular FX rack with 27 DSP effects, from classic phasers and delays to sophisticated reverbs, providing unparalleled control over the sound.
Exclusive Content
- Convolution Reverb: Includes an extensive set of convolution reverb impulse responses, offering 99 room types and 40 unique effect impulses.
- Factory Presets: A rich collection of factory presets for the FX rack to jumpstart your sound design process.
Designed for composers, sound designers, and musicians looking for unique sound textures and dynamic playability, Aquaalt is a testament to innovation in musical instrument design.
System Requirements
To use the Aquaalt Kontakt library, the full retail version of Native Instruments Kontakt version 6.2.2 or higher is required.
Compatibility: Not compatible with the free Kontakt Player.
- Operating System: Windows 7 or higher, Mac OSX 10.12 or higher
- Processor and Memory: Dual Core CPU, 2 GB System RAM minimum
- Storage: SATA or SSD hard drive recommended for optimal performance
Please ensure your system meets these requirements to fully experience Aquaalt's sound library.
