Ilya Efimov – Balalaika prima (KONTAKT)

By | December 9, 2023

 

Publisher: Ilya Efimov Production
Website: www.ilyaefimov.com
Format: KONTAKT
Quality: 24 bit 44.1 kHz stereo


Description: Ilya Efimov – Balalaika prima – a library of balalaika sounds for the KONTAKT 5 sampler. The balalaika, like the accordion, is considered a symbol of Russian culture and the Russian people. The balalaika is used as an ensemble, orchestral or solo concert instrument. In the modern orchestra of Russian folk instruments, the balalaika family is represented: prima, second, viola, bass and double bass. Of these, only the prima is a solo instrument. We present it to your attention. Balalaika – prima. The most common techniques for producing sound on a balalaika are: clanking, pizzicato, vibrato, tremolo, rolls, and some β€œguitar” techniques. For ease of use, the instrument has three modes: solo mode, rattling mode and harmonization mode.

PECULIARITIES
2 111 samples, 728 Mb (NCW Compression), 44.1 Hz 24 bit, stereo
8 layers of velocity for each note with round robin.
14 different articulations
Strumming, Solo and Harmony Modes
Speed and dynamic tremolo control
Automatic harmonizer
Rattling keys, repeat keys
String selection
Natural glissando for pizzicatto and tremolo
Natural and LFO vibrato

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Full version of Native Instruments l Kontakt +4.2.4 or Kontakt 5
Windows 7 or 8, Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2, 4 GB
Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7 or 10.8, Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB
1 GB free disk space


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