Product Description

• Analog String Machine Important Note:  This is a software instrument designed for the full version of the NI Kontakt engine
• and is not a physical product! The Elka Rhapsody 490 was a famous Italian strings machine from the mid 70s. It was also sold as the Hohner String Vox with a beige case. EKR490 features two main sounds
• Strings and Violoncello
• and a combination of the two which is slightly different than just mixing both sounds together. This synth was used by many artists
• including Jean Michel Jarre
• Tangerine Dream
• and Vangelis. Features 2 Kontakt Instruments (.nki): tuned and original Envelope: Attack
• Release Effects: 12dB/oct LP filter and Reverb 147 Samples (44.1kHz / 24Bit) Size: 235 MB Formats: Kontakt and WAV System Requirements The full version of Kontakt 4.2.4 or higher is required to run this instrument Important note: The full version of Kontakt 4.2.4 or higher is required to run this software. Note: Tank Drum is used as the example. 1. Download the compressed .zip folder from your User Account and double-click it to reveal the installer file. 2. Extract and save the software folder e.g ‘AudioThing_TankDrum’ to a memorable computer destination of choice
• e.g 'Documents' or on an external hard drive. 3. Launch Kontakt and click the ‘File’ tab that is located at the top left corner of its interface. 4. Navigate to the computer destination where you extracted/saved the software folder to
• and double-click the ‘AudioThing_TankDrum’ > then ‘Instruments’ folder to open the .nki files within Kontakt. Note:  Refer to step 2 of the installation process if you are unable to locate the folder. 5. Double-click the individual .nki instruments to load them into Kontakt’s interface. Notes: Kontakt will ask for the new path the first time you run the instrument It is advisable to preserve the internal folder structure
• but you can also place the instruments and samples into separate folders Your AudioThing Kontakt Instrument is now Ready for Use!

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About the AudioThing EKR490

Discover the distinctive sound and feel of the AudioThing EKR490, a standout choice among Kontakt Instrument.

Why Choose the AudioThing EKR490?

• •Authentic AudioThing craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of AudioThing's respected Kontakt Instrument lineup

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