East Asia

Native Instruments East Asia

Native Instruments East Asia is a comprehensive Kontakt instrument designed to immerse composers and producers in the rich and diverse sonic landscapes of East Asian musical traditions. This meticulously crafted library brings authentic sounds from China, Japan, and Korea directly to your DAW, offering a vast array of melodic and percussive instruments expertly recorded from virtuoso performances in their native environments. Whether you're scoring a film, adding unique cultural nuances to electronic music, or exploring traditional compositions, East Asia provides an unparalleled collection of expressive sounds to transform your productions.

The instrument is a treasure trove of 38 distinct melodic and percussive instruments, each captured with remarkable detail and nuance. From the serene and contemplative tones of the Chinese Guqin and Erhu to the vibrant and rhythmic strikes of traditional Japanese drums and gongs, the library offers a wide spectrum of timbres. Users can delve into the intricate melodies of various flutes and lutes, or craft powerful rhythmic foundations with an extensive selection of percussion. Beyond individual instrument samples, East Asia provides a wealth of customizable phrases and patterns, enabling users to easily construct authentic musical passages and inject a genuine East Asian feel into their compositions. The inclusion of traditional scales and tunings further enhances the authenticity, allowing for effortless creation of culturally accurate melodies.

East Asia is not just about raw samples; it's an intuitive production tool designed for creative flexibility. It features comprehensive controls, including a built-in mixer and professional-grade studio effects, allowing for detailed sound sculpting. The interface is crafted to be both intuitive for quick ideas and powerful for intricate performances. Its seamless integration with KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboards enhances the workflow, with presets and mixer parameters instantly accessible and color-coded via the Light Guide, ensuring an expressive and efficient playing experience. This instrument is ideal for anyone seeking to expand their sonic palette with high-quality, culturally rich sounds.

Features:

• 38 melodic and percussive instruments from China, Japan, and Korea.
• Includes 14 string and wind instruments (e.g., Guqin, Erhu, Dizi, Hichiriki, Koto, Shamisen, Daegeum, Gayageum) and 24 percussion instruments (drums, gongs, cymbals, woodblocks).
• Meticulously recorded from virtuoso performances on location in Seoul, Shenzhen, and Tokyo.
• Unique timbres, rhythms, and scales authentically captured.
• Vast bank of customizable phrases and patterns for easy construction of distinctive parts.
• Built-in traditional scales and tunings for creating authentic melodies.
• Comprehensive controls including a built-in mixer and professional-grade studio effects.
• Intuitive interface with specialized editing pages for performance, scale, mix, and mapping.
• Performance Slider for controlling articulations such as tremolo, vibrato, and dynamics.
• Scalable user interface to adapt to various screen sizes.
• Extensive range of preset grooves and intuitive macro controls for percussive instruments.
• Seamless integration with KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboards for enhanced playability and workflow.

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