Description

MANDOLIN TEXTURES

Mandolin Textures is a unique instrument crafted exclusively from the acoustic sound of a mandolin. Unlike traditional sampled mandolin libraries that focus on comprehensive articulations, Mandolin Textures is designed to be an inspiring and musical tool with heavily manipulated sounds for creative exploration.

Sound Characteristics:

The instrument offers a diverse range of textures, pads, and ambient sounds derived from the mandolin source.
The first two patches feature a standard muted mandolin sound, sampled with precision in 4 velocity layers and 3 round robins, providing a natural and highly usable experience.
The sound is captured using a Royer SF 12 stereo microphone in conjunction with an original Neve 1073 stereo pair of preamps, occasionally supplemented by the Millenia HV-3C.

Product Information:

15 nki files included, offering a variety of textures and muted mandolin patches.
Muted mandolin patch sampled with 4 velocity layers and 3 round robins for expressive and nuanced playing.
High-quality audio with a resolution of 48000 kHz and 24-bit depth.
The download size is 650 MB, while the uncompressed size is 670 MB.

System Requirements:

Compatible with any PC or MAC capable of running FULL Kontakt 6.6.1 or higher.
Note: Free Kontakt Player is not supported; the full version of Kontakt is required.
Recommended system specifications include a minimum of 4GB of RAM and at least 670 MB of available hard disk space.

Mandolin Textures is an innovative instrument that pushes the boundaries of traditional mandolin sampling, offering a platform for musicians and producers to explore new sonic landscapes and create inspiring music.

IRISH LYRE HARP

The Irish Lyre Harp is a simple yet exotic-sounding library, featuring 10 strings sampled in 6 velocity layers. Designed to complement various Celtic string instruments, it serves as a valuable addition to your existing library. With a focus on simplicity and playability, this instrument is an inspiring and ready-to-go tool for immediate composition without the need for extensive menu navigation.

Sound Characteristics:

Sampled in 6 velocity layers for dynamic expressiveness.
Complementary to other Celtic string instruments, offering versatility in composition.
Contains two round-robins, three tone positions, prerecorded up and down arpeggios, and 5 percussive hits.
Extended range from a to f1 for increased playability.
High stretching quality for natural sound across the entire range.
Sharpened or flattened tones added with the stretching process.
Sampled with two microphones, with an optional noise layer that adds realism and can be easily toggled off.

Product Information:

800 samples ensure a comprehensive and detailed sonic palette.
High-quality audio with a resolution of 48000 kHz and 24-bit depth.
The download size is 374 MB, while the uncompressed size is 780 MB.
Features 6 velocity layers and 2 round-robins, providing nuanced and realistic performance.
Includes 3 tone positions for added tonal variety.

System Requirements:

Compatible with any PC or MAC running Kontakt 6.3.2 or higher.
Full Kontakt 6.3.2 or higher is required; the free Kontakt Player is not supported.
Recommended system specifications include a minimum of 4GB of RAM and at least 1.2 GB of available hard disk space.

The Irish Lyre Harp is a versatile and user-friendly instrument that delivers a rich and authentic Celtic sound, making it an excellent choice for composers and musicians looking to add a touch of the exotic to their compositions.