The ZHALEIKA (Жалейка in Russian, also known as брёлка or bryolka) is a Russian single-reed hornpipe. Many consider it to be the most popular Russian folk wind instrument. The zhaleika is a single-tube reed pipe with a horn added to function as a resonator.
This library is a detailed emulation of a Fender Precision Bass Guitar`72 release. We recorded 12 dynamic layers for each fret of each string with different playing techniques and articulations. The playing techniques in one patch: fingered, slap, palm-mute and additional articulations – allow you to conveniently and quickly edit your midi notation or play in real-time. We have minimized the use keyswitches, making the instrument simple and intuitive to use. A sophisticated algorithm to select strings in real time, automatically selects the natural bass guitar left-hand position on the fretboard. Manual string and position selection are also available.
‘LP Electric Guitar’; a detailed emulation of the legendary Les Paul guitar. We have invested much effort into re-creating the nuances of this guitar to make it sound as real as possible. Due to a great number of velocity layers you will be able to achieve a wide dynamic range and an extensive palette of guitar colors. The sound of each pickup was recorded separately, so you are able to control the direct signal from the pickups independently. This allows complete sculpting of the sound to your taste. Put the library through dedicated amp modeling software to really hear it come alive.
The bayan is a musical instrument, with full chromatic scale on the right of the keyboard and basses and chord accompaniment on the left. The bayan is one of the most perfect chromatic accordions in existence today. Known internationally as a “button accordion”, a multi-timbral version of the bayan is commonly used in concert performance as a solo, ensemble and orchestral instrument. The multi-timbral bayan is available with 4 voices, providing 15 different registers by selecting various combinations of the voices. We present a sample library of a four-voice Bayan for Kontakt.
This instrument has a special place in the balalaika family. The largest in size, Contrabass produces the lowest, most powerful dynamics and sound – equivalent to an upright bass. As with all balalaikas, It has three strings, tuned E-A-D. Main Range: E (bass-octave)-A (treble octave). The notation in the bass clef is written an octave higher than its actual sound. The contrabass balalaika is played with a large leather pick, creating a softer, thicker, clearer sound. The technique for playing the contrabass balalaika has been developed and perfected in recent times; with solo performances attracting wide attention among artists as well as teachers and students
The Domra alto is Russian traditional instrument in the domra family. As with all domras, it has three strings but sounds an octave lower. The strings are thicker, and the sound is softer, deeper and mellow. The domra-alto timbre can be divided into three parts: upper, middle and lower. In the upper register the instruments sounds brightly. And in the lower register the instrument is closer to bass, it’s sound is deep and rich. But it is the middle register that makes the domra alto sound inimitably. It can be compared with deep feminine voice. The domra alto matches perfectly with any instrument.
LP Strum is a sample-based fully-functional module to imitate guitar musical accompaniment, featuring a detailed emulation of the legendary Les Paul guitar. Each of 33 chord variations that can be recognized by the instrument has 4 positions. The library consists of 1584 TABs. TABs can be edited or created from scratch. Any chord, even the most complicated or fantastic can be created and saved inside the library or on HDD A Round Robin Chord system is used in the library. It is a complex system that helps to produce an exact replica of a strum chord. The Strum has many styles. Altogether there are 320 for patterns, 240 of which are ready for fast and easy access. Styles can edited or created from scratch Styles, patterns and chords can be saved inside the instrument or separately on HDD. For easy and fast switching between styles during working process patterns can be chosen and compiled into songs. Stereo Double track options imitate 2 guitars playing, and other settings to adjust the sound and style according to taste.
