Sonica Instruments – Tsugaru Shamisen

🎶 Virtuoso Japanese Series: TSUGARU SHAMISEN — Authentic Sound Meets Modern Creativity 🌟

🎵 Experience the Iconic Tsugaru Shamisen Sound
Sonica Instruments’ TSUGARU SHAMISEN meticulously captures the soul of the legendary Japanese tsugaru shamisen in an extraordinary Kontakt library. From the raw, percussive strikes to the dazzling speed of hajiki picking, every nuance of this cherished instrument is recreated for unparalleled musical expression. 🎼

Perfect for genres ranging from Japanese folk (minyo) to hard rock, jazz, cinematic scores, and more, this library will elevate your compositions to new heights. 🚀

🎸 Signature Features for Total Authenticity

✅ Resonance Mechanism for Sawari & Tones

• Emulates the iconic sawari buzz and natural resonance.
• Dynamically adapts to tunings and transpositions for lifelike soundscapes.
• Fully adjustable resonance components for personalized sound design.

✅ String Mode Mechanism

• Simulates the tsugaru shamisen’s three-string structure.
• Key-switch control for seamless, realistic string transitions.
• Includes three traditional tunings: ni-agari, honchoshi, and san-sagari. 🎶

✅ Expressive Techniques

• Supports over 20 tsugaru shamisen techniques, from hajiki pull-offs to alternate picking.
• Intuitive legato articulation for dynamic performance.

🎤 Pristine Multi-Microphone Sampling

🎧 Enjoy studio-grade recordings by master musician Nobuto Yamanaka, captured with:

• 3 Stereo Mic Positions: Direct, Overhead, and Room.
• Full Mixing Control: Volume, Pan, Reverb Send, EQ, and a premium convolution reverb.

Parallel output bus integration ensures pro-level mixing flexibility in your DAW. 🎛️

🥁 Built-in MIDI Groove Browser

Discover instant inspiration with 20 preloaded MIDI grooves featuring traditional patterns and dynamic phrases. Drag & drop grooves into your DAW, tweak playback settings, and unlock the library’s full potential with the soon-to-launch Groove Inspirations MIDI Pack. 🎶

🛠️ Seamless Integration with Native Instruments

• NKS Ready: Fully compatible with Kontakt Player, Full Kontakt (6.6+), and Komplete Kontrol.
• Optimized for NKS hardware for intuitive previews and control adjustments. 🎛️✨

🌌 Why Choose TSUGARU SHAMISEN?

• Unrivaled Authenticity: Realistic tones and playing styles.
• Versatility Across Genres: From traditional to modern music.
• Tailored for Professionals: Premium features, multi-mic samples, and detailed control.

🎼 Dive into the world of Japanese music with the Virtuoso Japanese Series: TSUGARU SHAMISEN. Let its rich, evocative sounds bring your compositions to life! 🌟