Sonica Instruments – Koto 13

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🎶 KOTO 13: A Traditional Japanese Masterpiece for Modern Music Creation 🎶

The 13-string koto is a revered symbol of Japan’s rich musical heritage, capable of everything from delicate, single-plucked notes to powerful, sweeping glissandos. Whether you’re crafting traditional Japanese melodies or adding a touch of elegance to contemporary film scores, KOTO 13 brings the koto’s unique grace and versatility to your fingertips. 🌸✨

Unmatched Realism & Expression
With KOTO 13, experience unprecedented authenticity in performance. By mapping the koto’s 13 strings directly to adjacent white keys, you can play with the realism of a live instrument—creating stunning arpeggios, smooth glissandos, or intricate trills with ease. 🎹🎶

Versatile Articulations for Every Emotion
The koto is known for its dazzling techniques, like tremolos, pitch bends, and vibrato, but it also offers more nuanced expressions such as tonal shifts when plucked with different fingers or the subtle scrape of a chirashizume pick. With 26 articulations and 6 phrase banks, all key switch and MIDI CC selectable, you can infuse your music with the full spectrum of koto tones. 🎶💫

Customize Your Sound with User Scales
Tailor your koto performance with 28 classic koto scales like Hira, Kumoi, Gaku, and more. Plus, the User Scale Mode allows you to create custom scales for unique compositions, giving you the flexibility to integrate the koto into any musical genre. 🎶🌍

Expert Craftsmanship & Multi-Microphone Samples
Performed by the talented Miki Maruta in the renowned Pastoral Sound Studio in Tokyo, every note of KOTO 13 captures the instrument’s natural resonance and Maruta’s remarkable technique. The library features three stereo microphone positions—Direct, Overhead, and Room—along with a Stereo Mix, giving you full control over each channel’s volume, pan, reverb, and EQ. 🎤🎧

Perfect for Any Production
Whether you’re composing traditional Japanese pieces or incorporating the unique sounds of the koto into modern genres, KOTO 13 offers the ultimate tool for musicians and producers alike. It supports 28 classic scales, a chromatic scale, and custom tunings to suit all your musical needs. 🎼🌏