Nordisk Kontrabass

• Nordisk Kontrabass is an upright bass instrument designed for film composers, featuring a range of articulations including legato, pizzicato, and various textures.
• Recorded and mixed at HAVE Studio, it offers multiple mic options: Stereo MIC, DI Mix, and built-in effects.
• Requires full version of KONTAKT 5.6.8 or higher; not compatible with the Free Kontakt Player.
• Includes built-in effects such as an arpeggiator, reverb, and real-time controllable time stretch.

Product Overview

Nordisk Kontrabass is an upright bass instrument that offers a fresh take on traditional string sounds, performed by Roberto Bordiga. It excels in delivering rich, authentic bass tones while also serving as a versatile compositional tool for creating engaging harmonies, textures, and emotive melodies.

Details

The library features over 15,000 samples, including a variety of articulations such as legato phrases, glissandos, and multiple pizzicato techniques. The instrument is recorded with stereo mic options, DI, and a mix of both, allowing for flexibility in sound design. Built-in effects include an arpeggiator, a selection of nine reverbs, and real-time controllable time stretch, enhancing the instrument's playability.

Articulations are divided into melodic and textural categories, offering unique options like "Whales Legato," "Twisted pizzicato textures," and various pizzicato drones. The intimate timbre retains key and mechanical details, making it suitable for nuanced underscore as well as more experimental soundscapes. This library is particularly effective for composers seeking to integrate organic, Nordic textures into their scores.