Sonica Instruments – Sho

Product Description

🎶 Unleash the Spirit of the Phoenix: The SHO Library by Sonica Instruments 🎶

Experience the timeless elegance of the sho—a free-reed bamboo woodwind instrument central to gagaku court orchestra music. Resembling a phoenix at rest, the sho’s celestial tones were once believed to symbolize heavenly light. Now, Sonica Instruments brings its ethereal essence to life with the SHO Library, part of the Virtuoso Japanese Series.

🌟 Authentic Craftsmanship & Sampling Excellence

🎵 World’s First Comprehensive Sho Sampling
With masterful performances by renowned sho player Ko Ishikawa, every slender bamboo pipe was meticulously recorded to capture its pure essence. The library features a wealth of articulations, including:

• Straight (exhale/inhale)
• Flutter (exhale/inhale)
• Sforzando, Crescendo, Tremolo (slow/fast)

🎼 Innovative Articulation Mechanism
Recreate the sho’s unique playing techniques with precision! Play 11 aitake chords or itchiku single tones using an intuitive interface that monitors pipe arrangements and traditional note names.

🎹 Play Like a Pro with Advanced Modes

🎶 Two Key Modes

• Chromatic Mode: Perfect for modern compositions.
• Traditional Fingering Mode: Authentic sho finger placement, ideal for performers and learners.

🎵 Custom Tuning & Flexible Pitch Control
Switch effortlessly between Pythagorean tuning for gagaku music and equal temperament tuning for versatile applications. Fine-tune each pitch for maximum precision.

🌬️ Expressive Breath Control

Bring every note to life with the Key Trigger Connection, allowing seamless articulation changes. Enhance your performance with:

• Dynamic Breath Expression: Simulates wind controller precision.
• Legato Sustain: Transition smoothly between pipes or layers for multi-tone complexity.

🎧 Studio-Ready Multi-Mic Samples

Capture every nuance with Direct, Overhead, and Room microphone positions, plus a Stereo Mix. Customize your mix with individual volume, pan, reverb, and EQ controls. Send mic channels to separate DAW tracks for advanced mixing!

🥁 Groove Browser & MIDI Inspiration

Explore the incredible MIDI Groove Browser:

• Drag & drop traditional and modern grooves directly into your DAW.
• Adjust velocity, swing, and tempo for perfect integration.

📀 Includes 18 MIDI grooves with more on the way in the Groove Inspirations MIDI Pack!

🎛️ NKS-Ready for Seamless Integration

SHO is fully compatible with Kontakt Player, Kontakt Full (v6.6+), and Komplete Kontrol. Use with NKS hardware for real-time control and streamlined workflows.

🌏 Transform Your Sound with the SHO Library

Elevate your music production with this unparalleled sho library. Perfect for traditional gagaku, modern compositions, and anything in between!