KOTO 13 Version 2 - Virtuoso Japanese Series

A library of beautiful 13-string koto sounds from Japan.

We have kept Koto 13's superior sound quality, meticulous performance reproduction, and rich articulations while building in the same advanced sound architecture found on Koto 17 and Koto 20. This includes the String Editor, which lets you tune all 13 strings independently to create original scales, and the Instrument Modeler, which gives you control over fingerpick characteristics, the string character, and picking noise components.

Providing you with the traditional sound of the 13-string koto as well as the ability to create your own original sounds, Koto 13 Version 2 fits perfectly in more kinds of music than ever.

Main Feature:

• Stunningly realistic 13-string koto reproduction thanks to precise recording and scripting.
• Up to eight velocity layers and four round-robin samples for natural sounding dynamics.
• 26 koto articulations, all key switch selectable.
• Five banks of quintessential koto phrases, all key switch selectable.
• Plucking control function for full mastery over subtle, natural sounding plucked notes.
• Performance mode maps each of the 13 strings to a white key for easy performance of real koto glissandos and phrases.
• 28 classic koto scales transposable into any key.
• User scale mode for creating custom scales for specific pieces.
• Stellar tone colors captured in full 24-bit, 96 kHz fidelity (library contains 24-bit, 44.1 kHz samples).
• Samples recorded with multiple microphones, and the Direct, Overhead, Room, and Stereo Mix sources can be mixed independently to create unique sounds.
• 48 built-in convolution reverb settings with individual channel reverb mixing.
• NKS ready.

Upgrade Version

If you are a user of the NKI(Kontakt Full) version, you can upgrade for $57.2. Please see the product page page for details.

https://sonica.jp/instruments/en/product/koto13/

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