Product Description

• A Beautiful Custom Multi-Sampled Sitar library built for Kontakt Sitarion is a powerful virtual electric sitar library designed to harmonize tradition and innovation. Chithrinie Nirupama sampled her beautiful custom sitar built by luthier Sanjay Rikhi Ram Sharma. This library fuses the timeless characteristics of the sitar with modern advances of recording techniques
• mapping
• scripting
• and playability. Sitarion is the complete package: rich
• deep multi-samples and a vast collection of live performance phrases. It includes plucks recorded with 6 velocity layers and 12 round robin for every note possible on the sitar
• as well as the Chikari and resonant strings. Sitarion also has many ornamental articulations: hammer-ons
• meends (slide/bend) both up and down with semitone and whole tone varieties
• and krinthans (a special Indian technique combining hammer-on and pull-off). These special articulations have multiple dynamics and varying speeds. All multi-samples include both damped and open variations. The library also comes with over 3000 live performance phrases spanning 6 different BPMs and 6 roots
• utilizing a wide range of keys and scales. Our flexible GUI gives you access to real-time articulation selection and performance features
• key-switch and mapping options
• arpeggiator
• phrase sequencer
• and full FX rack
• all packed into an intuitive and customizable user interface. This library comes with an adaptable LFO system
• with selectable LFO shape
• modulation target parameter
• speed
• intensity
• tempo-syncing and fade-in time. You can also apply your choice of 12 lowpass
• high-pass and FX filters
• with assignable modulation targets such as velocity
• modwheel
• expression
• after-touch
• key position and step-sequencer table control. Our customizable arpeggiator offers a velocity table and control over arp direction
• timing
• swing
• randomization and duration. We’ve included a key and scale lock system to constrain your notes to common scales and keys for easy melodic composition and live performance. The interface is rounded-out by our modular FX rack panel
• with 27 different DSP effect modules that you can assign in any of 8 available slots
• in any order that you wish. You’ll find classic phaser
• flanger
• delay
• distortion
• amp and cab simulators
• compressors
• rotator and so much more. The Reverb effect includes our favorite convolution reverb impulse responses
• including 99 different rooms
• halls
• chambers and outdoor environments
• plus another 40 custom FX impulses to radically transform the sound and open up whole new worlds of musical possibility. Soundiron have added a great bank of FX rack chain factory presets to get you started! Features Electric Sitar Plucks
• Chikari
• Sympathetic
• Hammer On
• Krinthan
• and Meend articulations 3
• 538 dynamic live performance phrases in six tempos: 60
• 160bpm 23 Powerful Kontakt .nki instrument presets 18
• 806 stereo samples in unlocked .WAV format 21.5 GB Installed Made for the full retail version of Kontakt (version 6.2.2+) System Requirements The full retail version of Native Instruments Kontakt version 6.2.2+ is required to use .nki instrument presets included in this library. The free Kontakt "Player" and "Add Library" import process do not support this standard open-format Kontakt library. Windows 7 or higher. Mac OSX 10.12 or higher. Dual Core CPU
• 2 GB System Ram
• SATA or SSD hard drive recommended for this library. Note:  Sonespheres 1 - Distance is used as the example. Mac Installation 1. Download the installer from within your Plugin Boutique User Account > double-click the .zip file to extract the contents. 2. Double-click the .dmg file to begin the installation. 3. Enter your serial number
• found within your Plugin Boutique User Account > Click 'Verify'. 4. Click 'Okay'. 5. Read the Software Licensing Agreement > Click 'I Agree'. 6. Enter your name and email address > Click 'Confirm'. 7. Choose the download and install locations > Click 'Install'. 8. The installation is complete > Click 'Exit'. 9. Open Kontakt and click on the 'Files' tab. 10. Navigate to the location you chose to install your product in step 7 > Select the 'Instruments' folder. 11. Click and drag the .nki file into the main empty window in Kontakt. Your software is now ready to use in standalone or in your DAW! Windows Installation 1. Download the installer from within your Plugin Boutique User Account > Double-click the .exe file to begin the installation. 2. Enter your serial number
• found within your Plugin Boutique User Account > Click 'Verify'. 3. Click 'Okay'. 4. Read the Software Licensing Agreement > Click 'I Agree'. 5. Enter your name and email address > Click 'Confirm'. 6. Choose the download and install locations > Click 'Install'. 7. The installation is complete > Click 'Exit'. 8. Open Kontakt and click on the 'Files' tab. 9. Navigate to the location you chose to install your product in step 7 > Select the 'Instruments' folder. 10. Click and drag the .nki file into the main empty window in Kontakt. Your software is now ready to use in standalone or in your DAW!

Additional Information

About the Soundiron Sitarion

The Soundiron Sitarion combines traditional design with modern performance for Kontakt Instrument enthusiasts.

Why Choose the Soundiron Sitarion?

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

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