Sonica Instruments – Koto 20

To Install & Use This Library Requires KONTAKT PRO You Have To Download KONTAKT PRO First From Our Website

🎶 KOTO 20: A Masterpiece of Japanese String Artistry 🌸

🎼 Unleash the Power of the 20-String Koto
Step into the rich world of Japanese music with KOTO 20, a meticulously crafted virtual instrument that captures the expressive nuances of the 20-stringed koto. Perfect for solo use or creating a broad ensemble with other titles like KOTO 13 Version 2, KOTO 17, or SHAKUHACHI, KOTO 20 delivers unparalleled authenticity and versatility. 🌟

🎯 Why KOTO 20 Stands Out

🪷 Revolutionary Scale Performance Mode
Map 21 strings to adjacent keys for lifelike performance. Customize tuning and adjust scales with ease, including 10 preset scales and a User Scale mode for unique creations.

🎻 18 Expressive Articulations
From tremolo picking to glissandos and chirashizume pick scrapes, these articulations bring a breathtakingly realistic koto experience. Control them seamlessly with key switches for dynamic performances.

🎹 Alternate Picking & Sustain Pedal Control
Effortlessly reproduce natural continuous-picking phrasing with advanced alternate picking articulations and sustain pedal integration.

🔧 Sound Customization Like Never Before

🔊 Instrument Modeler
Fine-tune sound characteristics with adjustable parameters like fingerpick type, string thickness, pitch, and attack. Go from subtle, traditional tones to bold, aggressive styles! 🎶

🎧 Multi-Mic Mastery
Enjoy pristine 24-bit/96 kHz samples recorded with three stereo mic positions (Direct, Overhead, Room) and a Stereo Mix. Tailor the sound with full mixing controls, parallel outputs, and 30 convolution reverbs, including two from a legendary Noh theater. 🌏

🎵 Groove Browser with MIDI Prowess
Drag and drop from the MIDI Groove Browser directly into your DAW! Includes 20 MIDI grooves with adjustable swing, velocity, and playback tempo for endless inspiration.

🖥️ Optimized for Modern Workflows

💾 Load Manager reduces memory usage for smoother production.
🎛️ NKS Compatible for seamless integration with Kontakt Player, Komplete Kontrol, and other NKS-ready hardware.
🌟 Native Access Support ensures hassle-free installation and updates.

📜 Historical Legacy Meets Modern Innovation

Conceived in 1969 by Keiko Nosaka, the 20-string koto was a groundbreaking evolution of the traditional instrument. KOTO 20 honors this legacy while empowering today’s composers with cutting-edge tools to explore its full range of emotional depth and tonal beauty. 🎐