Discover the enchanting world of Indian classical music with Impact Soundworks Sitar Nation. This library offers the most comprehensively sampled collection of sitar, tambura, tabla, and baya ever released. It features multiple mic positions, all crucial playing techniques, FX patches, and MIDI grooves. In 2007, we noticed a gap in the market for in - depth non - Western instrument sampling. Sitar Nation fills that void, capturing these instruments with the same detail and realism as violins and pianos. The 2.7GB of 'unlocked' 24 - bit/44.1khz audio content includes eighteen main patches for various playing techniques, loadable from close, room, and ambient positions. With extensive velocity and round - robin sampling, you can create authentic sounds quickly. There are also seventeen FX patches that take the core audio in new directions using offline and Kontakt processing. The sitar, handcrafted from seven - year - seasoned wood, offers a wide range of articulations. The tambura provides a unique rhythmic base, and the tabla and baya, played by Jeremy Dyen, have numerous recorded strokes. Special FX patches open up new sonic dimensions. The library content includes samples of all four instruments, various musical elements, a wide array of percussive strokes, and more. It comes with great features like a fresh UI, easy mic mixing, and a built - in FX rack. It requires Kontakt Full 5.5 or above and 2GB of disk space.
Using Impact Soundworks Sitar Nation is a breeze. First, make sure you have Kontakt Full 5.5 or above installed on your system and at least 2GB of free disk space. Once you've loaded the library, start exploring the different instruments - sitar, tambura, tabla, and baya. You can choose from multiple mic positions like close, room, and ambient to get the sound you want. For the sitar, try out different articulations such as plucking, mordents, and glissandos. You can easily control these using the UI. When it comes to the FX patches, experiment with them to add unique flavors to your compositions. You can combine different patches to create your own signature sounds. As for maintenance, keep your system updated and make sure your disk has enough space. Avoid deleting any important files related to the library. If you run into any issues, check the Kontakt support resources or contact Impact Soundworks directly.
