Bowed Guitar

• Requires Full Kontakt 5.5; not compatible with Kontakt Player.
• Features five distinct patches: Sul Pont, Long, Tremolo, Pad, and Bowed Harmonics.
• Articulations include sul ponticello effects, long notes with multiple velocities, and a processed pad sound.
• The library is designed for creating surreal atmospheres and expressive layers.
• High-velocity playing triggers unique samples for a wide stereo effect.

Product Overview

Bowed Guitar is an innovative library that transforms the acoustic guitar into a unique sound source by using a cello bow. This approach yields a range of expressive tones, making it ideal for crafting surreal atmospheres and layered textures.

Details

The library features five distinct patches, each offering a different articulation. The Sul Pont patch captures the guitar played near the nut, producing a harsh, airy sound reminiscent of sul ponticello techniques found in bowed strings. The Long patch provides sustained notes with three velocity layers, while the Tremolo patch offers a similar tonal quality with variable speed for added character. The Pad patch is processed to create a heavy, atmospheric sound, derived from the Sul Pont samples and layered with various octaves and harmonics. Lastly, the Bowed Harmonics patch presents soft harmonics, clearly showcasing the bow's interaction with the strings.

Notably, the Sul Pont, Tremolo, and Harmonics patches include a feature that triggers different samples at higher velocities, creating a wide stereo effect that simulates multiple instruments in motion. This library is well-suited for composers looking to explore unconventional textures and rich, evolving soundscapes.