Tines & Echoes is a one - of - a - kind hand - crafted tuned percussion instrument crafted by the renowned instrument designer and sound sculptor Bart Hopkin. It features a pentagonal sound box with 25 chromatically - tuned metal tines, each paired with a set of sympathetic strings on the sound board. These strings are randomly tuned, creating unique resonance when the tines are plucked. When you pluck the tines, you'll hear a sharp, crisp note like a water drop that then softy reverberates through the instrument, much like the celestial wash of a piano's undamped top octave. We've carefully sampled tine plucks and percussive hand slaps from two stereo mic positions. The product also comes with a wide range of custom FX presets and our signature ambient and cinematic content, offering you total creative freedom. The Kontakt interface provides automation - ready sound - shaping controls, including swell, attack, and more. There are 20 unique custom FX presets, an adaptable LFO system, and 12 types of filters. The customizable arpeggiator and key - scale lock system make composition and performance easier. The modular FX rack panel has 18 DSP effect modules and a great reverb effect with various impulse responses. A bank of factory presets helps you get started right away.
Using this product is a breeze. First, make sure you have the free Kontakt Player (version 6+) installed. You can add the product to the Kontakt 'Libraries' browser after registering the serial number online through the Native Access app. When using, you can control the sound easily with the user - friendly interface. You can adjust parameters like swell, attack, and release to shape the sound as you like. For creative effects, try out the 20 custom FX presets. When it comes to the arpeggiator, you can play around with the velocity table and other settings to create different rhythms. As for maintenance, keep your software updated to ensure the best performance. Since it's a virtual instrument, there's no physical maintenance needed. Just make sure your computer meets the basic requirements for running the Kontakt Player and enjoy making amazing music!
