If you need the sound of a realistic upright bass in a small, disk-conscious library size, acousticsamples AkousKontr is the software for you. This downloadable virtual instrument samples a 4/4 German upright bass, perfect classical productions, film scores, and more. Taking advantage of the lossless FLAC format, the instrument gives you multiple playing techniques and a lifelike sound, all in a small file size.
Easy to use and easy to play, the instrument comes with its own UVI 3 Workstation sampler, so you can get up and running right away. The software works in Mac and Windows operating systems, and runs in AU, VST, and AAX plug-in formats. An iLok account is required to authorize the instrument.
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Please note, an iLok account (no dongle necessary) is required to authorize the instrument.
1710 samples delivered in the FLAC format, giving you full-resolution sound quality in a small 779 MB package
2 microphone positions (microphones and pickup)
5 velocity layers for the sustain and two different takes for each note (2 round-robins)
Approximately 13 velocities for release
Hammer-on samples and slide effects
Advanced Vibrato effect controlled via modulation wheel
Harmonics, ghost notes, and string hits samples
Percussion samples: Hits with the hand on different parts of the bass
Advanced UVI scripting gives you access to a simple yet powerfull interface and advanced features
Included UVI Workstation sampler engine
Legato mode: you can choose whether playing a legato will trigger hammer-ons, slides, or sustains, or simply have no effect
The legato distance will define the maximum interval that in which the legato will apply
A Sensitivity control will set the minimum volume for velocity 1 and give you access to all the dynamics that you want