Unmatched Realism
At the heart of World in Gourd is a commitment to realism, capturing every nuance of the Hulusi, a unique wind instrument known for its lush, melodic timbre. Recorded using five different microphones in various positions, World in Gourd offers a true-to-life spatial and reverb experience. The sound is captured with exceptional detail, and all recordings are mixed into four distinct channels: Yin, Yang, and Far stereo. This mix provides users with full control over the volume of each channel, allowing you to adjust the tone to suit the unique character of your composition.
Key Features:
- Five microphone positions for superior spatial sound.
- Four adjustable channels (Yin, Yang, Far stereo) for fine-tuning the tone.
- Customizable sound field that adapts to your needs.
Expansive Performance Options
Unlike other virtual instruments, World in Gourd allows you to unlock a rich set of performances commonly used in Hulusi playing. With a combination of MIDI triggers and real-time control over airflow and finger technique, you can access a wide variety of expressive sounds such as mordent, flutter, trill, vibrato, staccato, and glissando.
Whether you’re crafting a melancholic solo or enhancing an ethnic dance sequence, the expressive capabilities of this instrument will bring your music to life. By controlling MIDI CC, you can precisely mimic the tonal changes of a real Hulusi, making it feel like you’re playing the instrument yourself.
Key Performance Features:
- Mordent, flutter, trill, vibrato, and more for dynamic expression.
- MIDI CC controllable for expressive tonal shifts.
- Realistic playback with multiple recorded articulations.
Cutting-Edge Sampling Engine
At the core of World in Gourd is a self-developed sampling engine, designed to offer unmatched sound quality. It incorporates advanced disk buffer streaming, compression technology, and sound fusion techniques, resulting in smoother transitions and more fluid performances. Whether you’re playing intricate legato phrases or high-speed trills, the engine delivers pristine sound clarity without compromising performance.
Additionally, the new spectrum fusion legato technology resolves traditional cross-fade problems by utilizing frequency domain fusion. This ensures the smoothest legato transitions, giving your music a more natural flow, even when moving between notes in quick succession.
Key Engine Features:
- Self-developed sampling engine with enhanced sound quality.
- Advanced compression and disk buffering for smooth performance.
- Spectrum fusion legato technology for seamless note transitions.
Versatile Tuning and Harmony
World in Gourd offers a customizable tuning system that lets you switch between bass, alto, and treble Hulusi sounds, providing varied tonal characteristics. This flexibility allows you to create authentic compositions that reflect the diverse range of sounds used in traditional Hulusi music. Additionally, the harmony tubes—capturing the rich harmonics of the two fixed notes played by the auxiliary wind tubes—can be triggered to add depth and complexity to your compositions.
Tuning & Harmony Features:
- Switchable tuning options: Bass, Alto, or Treble.
- Realistic harmony triggers using the two fixed-note auxiliary tubes.
- Adjustable tonal depth for flexible musical expression.
Self-Developed Vibrato Engine
Thanks to World in Gourd’s exclusive vibrato engine, you can replicate the subtle nuances of Hulusi’s expressive vibrato with incredible accuracy. This LFO-based engine allows you to control the vibrato’s speed and intensity, bringing out the subtle, emotional qualities of the instrument. Whether you’re performing a delicate solo or adding flavor to a larger ensemble piece, the vibrato engine delivers lifelike variations to every note.
Vibrato Features:
- Real-sample-based LFO engine for true-to-life vibrato.
- Adjustable vibrato speed and intensity for personalized performances.
Glissando for Ultimate Expressiveness
The glissando feature in World in Gourd gives you full control over sliding between pitches—something that is essential to the Hulusi’s rich sonic palette. With three recorded speeds of gliss samples, you can seamlessly control the glide from one note to the next. Thanks to the sample synthesis technique, the glissando is smooth, fluid, and completely adjustable in speed.
Glissando Features:
- Three recorded gliss speeds for total control over pitch slides.
- Customizable speed using MIDI for flexible performance.
Convolution Reverb for Authentic Ambiance
To further enhance realism, World in Gourd includes convolution reverb samples from famous Chinese landmarks and natural environments. Imagine the sound of your Hulusi resonating through the majestic Great Wall or the historic Terracotta Army site. This convolution reverb technology immerses you in the rich cultural heritage of China, allowing you to create an authentic environment for your composition.
Reverb Features:
- Real convolution reverb from historic Chinese locations.
- Culturally immersive ambiance for authentic soundscapes.
Integrated Effect Rack for Flexibility
Included in World in Gourd is an intuitive effect rack, designed to help you shape your sound with ease. The rack includes a compressor, EQ, chorus, and ping-pong delay, allowing you to add depth, character, and movement to your Hulusi performance. Whether you want to fatten up the sound or create an ethereal, echoing effect, the integrated rack provides everything you need to sculpt your perfect sound.
Effect Rack Features:
- Compressor, EQ, Chorus, and Ping-Pong Delay for sound design flexibility.
- Simple interface for effortless sound customization.
Extensive Pattern Library and MIDI Integration
World in Gourd comes with a rich pattern library that gives you quick access to a wide range of performance styles and rhythmic patterns. These preset patterns are a great starting point for your compositions, and you can even create your own custom patterns by simply dragging and dropping MIDI clips. Future updates will continue to expand the library, ensuring you always have fresh ideas to inspire your projects.
Pattern Library Features:
- Complete pattern library for easy inspiration.
- Drag-and-drop MIDI support for creating custom patterns.
- Regular updates to expand your musical possibilities.
Whether you’re composing for film, producing world music, or exploring new sonic textures, World in Gourd offers an exceptional tool for any music producer. From its unparalleled realism and advanced performance features to its flexible sampling engine and stunning effects, this virtual instrument empowers you to create with authenticity and ease.
Experience the magic of traditional Hulusi music with World in Gourd. Take your music to new heights and capture the beauty of this ancient Chinese instrument today! Download World in Gourd and immerse yourself in the authentic voice of Hulusi.
