Minimal

• Requires Kontakt 6 or Kontakt Player 5.1 and up.
• Features orchestral instrumentation including strings (52 players), woodwinds (12 players), brass (11 players), and melodic percussion.
• Offers multiple instrument patches such as Minimal Main, Slow Patterns, and Fast Patterns.
• Designed for a flexible use across various musical styles, particularly suited for minimalistic compositions.
• Includes tutorials and video features for user guidance.

Product Overview

Minimal is a versatile orchestral library featuring a wide array of instruments, including strings, woodwinds, brass, and melodic percussion. Designed with a focus on pattern-based sampling, it offers a unique approach to orchestral composition, allowing for both minimalistic and complex arrangements.

Details

The library includes over 33,800 samples recorded at 44.1 kHz and 24-bit, with options for 16-bit NCW format. It features 52 string players, 12 woodwind players, 11 brass players, and various melodic percussion instruments, all captured in a hall setting. The interface allows users to assign up to four different orchestral sections to distinct fields, each with customizable panning and volume settings. Seven user presets can be easily switched using keyswitches or directly within the interface.

Minimal's playback engine supports tempo syncing and offers features like harmonic shift, allowing for simultaneous phrases in different keys. The library includes release samples for realistic note endings and options for sample retriggering. Microphone positions include Close, Decca Tree, Wide, and Balcony, enabling users to mix according to their needs. The updated version 2.0 enhances playability with improvements to the engine, phrase picker previews, and MIDI drag-and-drop functionality, making it a powerful tool for composers across various genres.