The VENTUS Ethnic Winds series debuts with this beautiful solo shakuhachi instrument. It comes with 15 playing techniques and 600 pre - recorded phrases, a total of 6,000 samples! An ornament system enables unique and real - like performances, and TACT (Total Articulation Control Technology) offers easy - to - customize mapping. Our first Japanese instrument sampling was Koto Nation in 2008. Due to numerous requests, the shakuhachi is the perfect start for Ventus. The shakuhachi, an ancient Japanese end - blown flute with a 1300 - year history, has a different playing style from Western flutes. Its five holes can produce multiple octaves with breathy, serene tones. Performed by Josh Plotner, our library captures all key articulations. The Ventus series aims to take you on a global journey with non - Western woodwinds. Each instrument has common features: traditional articulations and pre - recorded phrases for quick composition, an innovative ornament system, and TACT for personalized mapping. With deep sampling and attention to detail, it's a great source of inspiration. The content includes over 6,000 24 - bit samples, 6 sustain articulations, true legato, 5 release ornaments, 12 trills, and 600+ phrases. Features are a unified VENTUS interface, many tweaking controls, an ornament system, a phrase playback editor, an easy FX rack, and TACT. Requirements are Kontakt 5.3.1 or higher (full version), 7GB disk space, and 4GB RAM or more.
Using the Impact Soundworks Ventus Ethnic Winds - Shakuhachi is a breeze. First, make sure you have Kontakt 5.3.1 or a higher full - version installed on your computer with at least 7GB of free disk space and 4GB of RAM. Once installed, you can start exploring the various playing techniques right away. You can use the pre - recorded phrases to quickly add color to your compositions. Just drag and drop them into your project. For more personalized performances, use the ornament system. It's designed to create decorative techniques automatically, so you don't have to do a lot of extra work. You can also use the TACT technology to customize how each playing technique is mapped according to your needs. When it comes to the FX rack, it's easy to use. You can adjust the analog - modeled EQ, compressor, delay, and reverb to get the sound you want. As for maintenance, keep your software up - to - date. Check the official Impact Soundworks website regularly for updates. Also, make sure your computer is protected with reliable antivirus software to avoid any potential issues with the library.
