Sonica Instruments – Koto 20

Product Description

🎶 Elevate Your Music with the Authentic Sounds of KOTO 20! 🎶

Unleash the expressive power of Japan’s iconic 20-string koto with KOTO 20! Designed to captivate producers and composers, this library combines precision craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to recreate every nuance of the 20-string koto’s sound. Whether you’re scoring for film, creating lush soundscapes, or experimenting with new genres, KOTO 20 delivers versatility and realism like never before. 🌟

🔥 Key Features:

🎵 21 Strings, Infinite Possibilities
Experience unmatched realism with the Scale Performance Mode, where each string is mapped to adjacent white keys. Easily craft intricate melodies and authentic performances.

🎨 18 Articulations for Dynamic Expression
From thumb and finger plucks to glissandos and chirashizume pick scrapes, KOTO 20 captures every expressive detail. Use key switches to control articulations seamlessly.

🎶 Phrase Banks for Authentic Techniques
Access three unique phrase banks packed with classic koto techniques, sound effects, and special glissandos. Trigger them effortlessly from your MIDI keyboard and adjust pitch and tempo to fit your project.

🎧 Instrument Modeler for Custom Tones
Fine-tune your sound by altering fingerpick styles, string thickness, and attack transients. Go from soft and natural to bold and aggressive with ease.

🎹 Alternate Picking for Natural Playability
Reproduce lifelike tremolo picking with alternate picking articulations and sustain pedal control, bringing your compositions to life.

🎤 Premium Recording Quality

✨ Multi-Microphone Positions
Choose from Direct, Overhead, and Room positions, or blend them for the perfect mix. All samples are recorded in 24-bit / 96 kHz, ensuring pristine clarity.

🏯 Noh Theater Reverbs
Immerse your audience with 30 convolution reverbs, including two from an acoustically revered Noh theater, perfect for dramatic and cinematic projects.

🔧 Customizable Scales & User Mode
Create your own scales by independently tuning and panning all 21 strings, unlocking endless musical possibilities.

⚡ Enhanced Workflow Features

🖱️ MIDI Groove Browser
Quickly find and drag MIDI grooves into your DAW, adjusting swing, velocity, and tempo to match your vision.

🛠️ Load Manager for Efficiency
Reduce memory usage by loading only the articulations you need, ensuring smoother sessions and faster workflow.

🎹 NKS & Native Access Support
Seamlessly integrate with Kontakt Player, Komplete Kontrol, and other NKS-compatible hardware for streamlined production.

🕊️ A Historical Tribute

The 20-string koto, invented by Keiko Nosaka in 1969, remains a testament to musical innovation. With KOTO 20, you can honor this legacy by bringing its rich tones to your compositions, whether as a standalone feature or part of a broader ensemble.