Sonica Instruments – Koto 13

Product Description

🎶 Discover the Soul of Traditional Japan with KOTO 13 🎶

Experience the elegance and power of the 13-string koto, one of Japan’s most revered traditional instruments. From delicate, single-plucked notes to electrifying glissandos, the koto brings a rich spectrum of emotions to your compositions — perfect for traditional Japanese music, modern film scores, or even experimental genres. 🎵✨

🌟 Unmatched Realism & Musical Flexibility

🎹 Innovative Key Mapping: Play effortlessly with 13 adjacent white keys mapped directly to koto scales, making glissandos and arpeggios a breeze.
🎼 26 Articulations & 6 Phrase Banks: Easily switch between techniques like tremolo picking, pitch bends, and vibrato, or explore intricate tonal variations with thumb, index, and middle finger plucks.

🔧 Customizable String Tuning

🎶 28 Traditional Koto Scales: Including Hira, Kumoi, and Ryukyu, plus a chromatic scale for Western music.
🔑 User Scale Mode: Create unique scales to tailor the koto’s sound to any composition.
📉 Key Transpositions: Effortlessly switch between G, A, B, C, and more for versatile performances.

🎙️ Authentic Studio-Quality Sound

🎤 Multi-Microphone Sampling: Recorded by koto virtuoso Miki Maruta at Tokyo’s Pastoral Sound Studio, capturing every nuance of her artistry.
🎧 Mic Positions: Adjust Direct, Overhead, and Room mics with full mixing control, or use the high-quality Stereo Mix for memory optimization.
🌌 Convolution Reverb: Add lush, natural ambiance directly in the instrument for a polished finish.

🛠️ Perfect for Any DAW

📡 Multi-microphone channels can be output to individual DAW tracks for detailed mixing. Fine-tune Volume, Pan, EQ, and Reverb with ease.

🎵 KOTO 13 is your gateway to Japan’s timeless musical traditions, reimagined for the modern composer. Add a touch of refinement, grace, and bold creativity to your soundscape. Whether you’re scoring an epic film or crafting a serene ballad, KOTO 13 delivers unmatched authenticity and versatility.