Ventus Winds – Ocarinas (Kontakt Library)

CONTENT

• Over 6,200 24-bit samples were recorded through warm ribbon & room mics
• 6 types of sustain articulations
• 3 types of staccatos
• 3 different release ornaments
• Bends, vibrato, extended techniques
• Over 650 phrases. multiple lengths & styles
• Phrases also provided as WAV

FEATURES

• Beautiful, unified VENTUS interface
• Dozens of under-the-hood tweaking controls
• Ornament system for effortless authentic performances
• Phrase playback editor
• Easy FX rack with analog-modeled EQ, compressor, delay & reverb
• TACT - Total Articulation Control Technology for easy customization of all playing techniques

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DETAILS

We are pleased to present the most deeply-sampled trio of ocarinas ever released – a Costa Rican Pendant Ocarina, a Triple Ocarina, and a Chinese Xun – the fifth entry into our Ventus series of solo woodwind instruments from around the world.

Pendant Ocarinas dated from the time of the Incas and were used as instruments for festivals, rituals, and ceremonies. They usually have 8-9 holes and are often shaped like animals (ours is a toad). The Triple Ocarina is a multi-chambered ocarina with a broad range of about two octaves plus a fifth. The Chinese Xun is an ancient egg-shaped aerophone that dates back 7,000 years and is used primarily in the performance of palace music.

In capturing these lovely instruments, we explored the full range of playing techniques: from expressive sustains, vibrato, flutters, and accents to staccato notes and bends, pitched release articulations, and special extended techniques. Each instrument features 11 or 13 articulations paired with a combined total of over 900 phrases.

Ventus Series Concept
We started the Ventus Winds series to take you on a journey worldwide, capturing the tones of beautifully performed solo woodwinds outside the Western repertoire. Along with that goal, we want you to be able to create authentic performances without technology getting in the way.

Each Ventus instrument shares several key features, along with a familiar user interface:

1. Traditional playable articulations alongside a large pool of pre-recorded phrases that you can quickly drop into a composition for instant color.

2. An innovative ornaments system is designed to automatically create decorative techniques in real time with no extra sequencing or tweaking.

3. Our unique Total Articulation Control Technology (TACT) unifies and simplifies the process of creating your mapping setup for every instrument.

With these three features and our hallmark sampling depth and attention to detail, we know that our Ventus Winds will become a source of endless inspiration.