Le Parisien

• Le Parisien is a Kontakt library featuring three distinct accordions: Rouge, Blanc, and Noir, each with unique registers.
• Recorded with three microphone positions and multiple round-robin samples for realistic sound reproduction.
• The library includes a sequencer for creating accompaniments and a chord recognizer for triggering recorded chords.
• Requires Kontakt 5.7 or newer; Kontakt Player will run in demo mode.

Product Overview

Le Parisien is a sample library for Kontakt featuring three distinct accordions, each offering a unique character. The library captures the authentic sound and behavior of these instruments, making it suitable for creating evocative accordion tracks and accompaniments.

Details

The library includes sustained notes across all registers, as well as full major and minor chords, and bass notes. It is recorded with three mic positions, allowing for flexibility in mixing, and features multiple round-robins to enhance realism. The interface includes a sequencer that enables users to play accompaniments with the left hand while performing melodies with the right, supported by a chord recognizer that triggers recorded chords directly from the accordion.

Additional controls allow for detailed adjustments, including round-robin settings, velocity curve shaping, and mechanical noise volumes. The mixer provides independent control over each mic position, with options for panning, volume, and effects processing, enhancing the sonic capabilities of the library. Overall, Le Parisien offers a comprehensive toolset for composers looking to integrate authentic accordion sounds into their projects.