Introducing "Handsome Dan," a remarkable 14-string zither library meticulously crafted for Kontakt, borne from the innovative mind of Bart Hopkin. This instrument employs a groundbreaking technique to isolate and amplify the harmonic resonances of unplayed strings, producing a hauntingly beautiful sound.
Key Features:
- Articulations and Recording: "Handsome Dan" offers a diverse range of zither articulations, including plucks, slides, and glisses, captured in two distinct stereo mic positions: contact and mixed mics. Each articulation has been sampled with up to 8x round-robin and 6 velocity layers to ensure dynamic and expressive playability.
- Ambient and FX Presets: This library includes 20 ambient pads and evolving drones derived from the original acoustic material, alongside 21 powerful Kontakt .nki instrument presets, providing immense creative freedom and sonic exploration.
- Customizable LFO System: Tailor your sound with an adaptable LFO system, featuring selectable shape, modulation target parameter, speed, intensity, tempo-syncing, and fade-in options.
- Extensive Filter and Modulation Options: Apply 12 different types of lowpass, high-pass, and FX filters, with modulation targets like velocity, modwheel, and key position, enhancing expressivity and control.
- Advanced Arpeggiator: The customizable arpeggiator includes a variety of controls such as direction, timing, swing, randomization, and duration, complete with a key and scale lock system for effortless melodic composition.
- Modular FX Rack: Elevate your soundscapes with 27 different DSP effect modules that can be organized in any configuration across 8 available slots, featuring effects like phasers, flangers, delays, and more.
System Requirements
This library requires a software sampler capable of handling complex sound libraries.
Software Requirements:
This product is compatible with Native Instruments Kontakt 6.2.2 or higher (full version required).
- Operating System: Windows 7 or higher, Mac OSX 10.12 or higher.
- Hardware: Dual Core CPU, 2 GB System Ram, SATA or SSD hard drive recommended.
Ensure your system meets these requirements for the best performance.
