Sonica Instruments – Koto 17 v2.0.0

Koto 17 , the seventh installment of our Virtuoso Japanese Series , introduces music makers to the sound of the 17-string bass koto , an integral part of modern Japanese music.

Three years after the release of Koto 13 , Koto 17 introduces expanded functionality that allows you to take advantage of the library’s new tonal qualities.

The Koto 17 can, of course, be used as a solo instrument. But it complements the 13-string koto and shakuhachi perfectly , making it an indispensable component in both classical and contemporary Japanese music. And when paired with other Virtuoso Japanese Series instruments such as the Koto 13 , Koto 20, and Shakuhachi , the Koto 17 completes this incredibly powerful ensemble.

Features

• NKS ready and Kontakt Player compatible.
• Peerless reproduction of every performance nuance from the 17-string koto thanks to meticulous recording techniques and innovative programming.
• Exclusive Performance mode maps the 17 strings to adjacent white keys for easy performance of real koto glissandos and phrases.
• 20 key-switch-selectable articulations fundamental to the 17-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 17 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.