Sonica Instruments – Koto 20

🎵 Unleash the Sonic Elegance of Japan with KOTO 20 🌸✨

Dive into the rich heritage of Japanese music with KOTO 20, a meticulously crafted virtual instrument designed to capture the expressive power and intricate beauty of the 20-string koto. Whether you’re producing cinematic scores, orchestral masterpieces, or modern tracks with traditional flair, this library delivers an unmatched experience. 🌟

🎶 Authentic Articulations & Performance Features

🎵 18 Articulations: From thumb, index, and middle finger nuances to tremolos, glissandos, and chirashizume pick scrapes, every detail is at your fingertips.
🎹 Scale Performance Mode: Map all 21 strings to adjacent white keys for true-to-life playability.
🎼 Phrase Banks: Access special koto techniques, including glissandos, surizume, and bridge strikes, all with pitch and tempo control!

🎧 Unparalleled Sound Customization

🎛️ Instrument Modeler: Fine-tune fingerpick styles, string thickness, pitch, attack, and noise components for a sound that’s uniquely yours.
🔁 Alternate Picking & Sustain Control: Achieve natural phrasing with seamless tremolo and continuous-picking articulations.

🎵 Masterful Tuning Capabilities

🎹 String Editor: Independently adjust tuning for all 21 strings. Explore 10 preloaded scales or craft your custom user scales with volume, pan, and fine-tune control. Perfect for adding koto’s magic to any composition!

🎤 Pristine Recording & Mixing

🎙️ Multi-Microphone Sampling: Recorded in full 24-bit / 96 kHz, featuring Direct, Overhead, Room, and Stereo Mix mic positions for ultimate sound fidelity.
🎚️ Mixing Control: Customize Volume, Pan, Reverb Send, and EQ for each channel.
🎼 30 Convolution Reverbs: Includes impulse responses from renowned Noh theater for immersive soundscapes.

💡 Production-Ready Features

🎵 MIDI Groove Browser: Drag and drop 20 MIDI grooves directly into your DAW with velocity, swing, and tempo adjustments.
⚡ Load Manager: Optimize memory usage by loading only the articulations you need.
🎹 NKS & Native Access Support: Enjoy seamless integration with Kontakt Player, Kontakt Full, and Komplete Kontrol hardware.

🌟 Why KOTO 20?

Bring centuries of Japanese musical tradition to life with unparalleled realism and flexibility. Pair it with other titles in the Virtuoso Japanese Series like KOTO 13, KOTO 17, or SHAKUHACHI to create a symphonic ensemble that transcends time. 🎼🌏