Log InCreate An Account
  1. Plugins
  2. »
  3. Kong Audio
  4. »
  5. Individual Chinese GuQin
  6. »
  7. Details

Individual Chinese GuQin

Individual Chinese GuQin
Individual Chinese GuQin
Individual Chinese GuQin by Kong Audio is a Virtual Instrument Audio Plugin and a Software Application for macOS, Windows and Linux. It functions as an Audio Units Plugin, a VST 3 Plugin, an AAX Plugin and a Standalone Application.
Product
Version
2023.08
Windows 64-bit
Product
Version
2023.08
macOS 10.13+
Product
Version
2023.08
64-bit OS
Instrument
Formats
Copy Protection
Key File
My KVR - Groups, Versions, & More
6 KVR members have added Individual Chinese GuQin to 5 My KVR groups 9 times.
Not In Your MY KVR Groups
(or group limitation prevents versioning)
+5 in private groups

KVR Rank

Overall: 7497   5683   6970   451

30-Day: 4484; 7-Day: 7391; Yesterday: 2684

GuQin is a sample-based emulation of a GuQin.

"The Vivacious Vessel of Harmony"
GuQin is among the few most distinctive and representative classical Chinese instruments ever. The written record of it can be traced back to at least 3,000 years ago. It's a zither similar to GuZheng, but since GuQin does not have bridges, it is far more versatile in terms of tones and playing techniques, it is also much harder to master.

GuQin has a special place in the Chinese history as a symbol of the high-culture of the nobles and intellectuals (Junzi, Superior Man). It's also seen as the vessel for pursuing harmony. Even Confucius played and taught GuQin. During the last two tumultuous centuries of China, however, GuQin's tradition was almost extinct. Nowadays the Chinese have resumed the tradition and are trying to revitalize it.

GuQin is usually accompanied with a lower-pitched flute. Nanxiao, or some other xiao in Winds are good choices of companion. The style is usually more personal and inward.

In 2003, GuQin music is recognized as Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

GuQin
With true knowledge of the Chinese instrument, Kong Audio planned GuQin from the ground up. By intertwining the detailed sampling and the tailored Intelligent Legato mode, GuQin is brought back to life in its authenticity. GuQin captures not only the sound, but also the "silence" (string-sliding), and this "silence" is an integral part to GuQin music.

Also new is the real-time subset browser which greatly helps the user to see which subset is active in the current patch according to the incoming notes. By default GuQin is in the legato mode. It can be switched to polyphony mode using the Sustain Pedal, giving the musician an easy switch of the playing style. When in the polyphony mode, the playing style is usually played in two sections.

Size: 1.16GB.

Latest User Reviews

Average user rating of 0.00 from 0 reviews

Products similar to Individual Chinese GuQin...

Comments & Discussion for Kong Audio Individual Chinese GuQin

Discussion
Discussion: Active

Please log in to join the discussion