KVR Audio

mrfishmanify · Post by **mrfishmanify** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:23 pm

Hello!
I'm writing an album and I'll be featuring various asian instruments on one of the tracks, therefore I'm searching for good samples/vst's for this. Most notably, I need koto. Other instruments are not so necessary, but are a nice addition. I've found some samples, but was just wandering if anyone could point out any that are particularly worth mentioning.
Thanks

Bobbotov · Post by **Bobbotov** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 11:33 pm

Koto Nation

Other Asian instruments

mrfishmanify · Post by **mrfishmanify** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 12:15 am

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Bobbotov wrote:Koto Nation (http://impactsoundworks.com/products/world/koto-nation-classical-instruments-of-japan/)

Other Asian instruments (http://www.chineekong.com/vstmain.htm)

The Koto Nation one was the one I was thinking the most about so seeing it being suggested kinda seals the deal. Thanks a lot

Debutante · Post by **Debutante** » Thu Apr 28, 2016 2:22 am

http://en.catsnu.com/Project/Gugak.aspx - take the "vsti shortcut" - those are free

https://www.heavyocity.com/product/ms-e ... rums-kits/ - best Taiko lib. period.

Monade_Sounds · Post by **Monade_Sounds** » Fri Apr 29, 2016 3:29 pm

If you use Ableton Live, there's this: http://www.monadesounds.com/2016/04/kor ... -live.html

skitch_84 · Post by **skitch_84** » Mon May 02, 2016 4:59 am

I don't know if you're still looking for suggestions, but I can second that ISW's Koto Nation is a really great instrument. It also includes a great shamisen. For Korean instruments, those Catsnu instruments are actually really nice. There are some really unique sounding articulations, especially in the string instruments. If I remember correctly, the way you trigger certain articulations was a bit unusual, so read the manual(s) to learn how to best use them. Also, take a look at their user agreement. There's some stipulation on how you can use them in commercial works. I tried to contact them for clarification but I never got a reply.

zenophilix · Post by **zenophilix** » Mon May 02, 2016 5:17 am

Looperman is always a plentiful resource for me, whatever kind of sample I'm looking for.

Also, thanks for posting this, you've inspired me to do a similar style of project!

Asian instrument samples