Fretless

• Features three instruments: fretless bass, contrabass, and fretless electric guitar.
• Includes multiple articulations for solo performance and a phrase tool for composition.
• New version adds live presets and additional recordings, utilizing an updated engine.
• Requires Kontakt for use.

Product Overview

Fretless features three distinct fretless string instruments: a fretless bass, contrabass, and fretless electric guitar. Each instrument is designed to leverage the unique tonal qualities of fretless playing, offering a fluid and expressive sound suitable for various musical contexts.

Details

The fretless bass is recorded in detail, providing playable legato, vibrato, and staccato presets across a range of three and a half octaves. The contrabass, captured with a close mic, showcases its rich textures through pizzicato playing, available as a solo instrument with three octaves and ready-made phrases. The fretless electric guitar offers a warm, fluid sound, allowing for a long range of expressive phrases.

The library includes a Kontakt engine that facilitates real-time switching between instruments and features sample start randomisation and a legato mode for enhanced realism. Additionally, the new version introduces lively presets that reflect a live performance sound, alongside a phrase composer tool and various patterns to inspire creativity. With over 650 samples, this library provides a comprehensive toolkit for composers looking to integrate the unique character of fretless instruments into their work.