Sonica Instruments – Koto 13

KOTO 13 – A Majestic 13-String Koto Library for Unmatched Musical Expression 🎶🎻

Experience the rich heritage of Japan’s most revered traditional instrument with KOTO 13, a stunningly realistic 13-string koto library designed to deliver authentic, expressive tones in your music production. Whether you’re crafting elegant, cinematic soundscapes or incorporating traditional Japanese elements into modern compositions, this instrument is your ultimate tool for musical mastery.

🌟 Main Features

• Unmatched Realism: Meticulously recorded with precision to capture every nuance of the koto, from delicate plucks to bold glissandos.
• Dynamic Articulations: 26 koto articulations with up to 8 velocity layers and 4 round-robin samples ensure natural, lifelike playing dynamics.
• Intuitive Control: Enjoy full creative control with 5 banks of quintessential koto phrases, all key switch selectable, and the Plucking Control function for flawless note articulation.
• Performance Mode: Play realistic glissandos and koto phrases easily with all 13 strings mapped to white keys.
• Customizable Scales: Choose from 28 iconic koto scales or create your own with the User Scale Mode to tailor your music with precision.
• Stellar Sound Quality: High-quality 24-bit, 96 kHz samples recorded with multiple microphone placements, offering full control over your mix.
• 48 Convolution Reverb Presets: Perfect your sound with rich, atmospheric reverb tailored to each individual channel.

🌸 Pursuit of Unprecedented Reality
The KOTO 13 library offers unprecedented realism by allowing you to directly map 13 adjacent white keys to koto scales, making it incredibly easy to perform glissandos and arpeggios. Its versatile range allows for delicate tonal variations, from thumb-plucked notes to fierce tremolos, making it perfect for everything from traditional koto pieces to modern cinematic compositions.

🎼 28 Classic Koto Scales + Customization
With 28 traditional koto scales, including Hira, Kumoi, Han Kumoi, and Gaku, you’ll be able to capture the essence of Japanese musical heritage. Create custom scales for your original compositions, and use the chromatic scale to seamlessly blend Western music styles with your koto sound.

🎧 Multi-Microphone Sampling for Perfect Sound
Recorded by virtuoso Miki Maruta at Pastoral Sound Studio in Tokyo, KOTO 13’s sound quality is second to none. Choose from multiple mic positions – Direct, Overhead, Room, and Stereo Mix – and fine-tune each channel’s volume, pan, reverb, and EQ to craft your perfect koto sound. The included convolution reverb enhances the instrument’s natural resonance, ensuring every note is as lifelike as possible.

🎹 Essential for Musicians and Producers
Designed for full control and expression, KOTO 13 is an essential library for composers working across genres, from traditional Japanese music to film scores, contemporary tracks, and beyond. Elevate your music production with the authentic, captivating sound of the koto.

⚙️ Requirements:

• Full version of Kontakt