Ronroco By Gustavo Santaolalla

• Captures the unique sound of a ten-string ronroco, performed by composer Gustavo Santaolalla, known for its emotional and evocative textures.
• Features multiple articulations, including realistic pre/post-note slides, sampled vibrato, and automatic slurs for expressive playability.
• Includes a powerful sequencer for crafting intricate rhythmic patterns, with customizable settings for strum direction and articulation.
• Allows adjustment of overall volume, stereo width, and mic position balance, with options to blend in room tone from Santaolalla's studio.
• Requires Kontakt Player (free download) for use.

Product Overview

Ronroco by Gustavo Santaolalla captures the unique voice of the ten-string ronroco, an instrument that blends Andean roots with contemporary cinematic soundscapes. This library is designed to evoke deep emotion, making it suitable for scoring drama, tension, and expansive landscapes.

Details

The instrument features a range of articulations, including expressive note playing, automatic slurs, and a chord and strum system that allows for authentic voicings and rhythms. Each note is meticulously sampled, with up to seven round robins and four dynamic layers, ensuring a responsive and nuanced performance. The close capture retains the instrument's intimate timbre, highlighting the resonance of the wood and the subtle nuances of Santaolalla's fingerpicking style.

Performance controls include a sequencer for crafting intricate rhythmic patterns, as well as calibration options for adjusting volume, stereo width, and mic balance. The FX page offers integrated effects like reverb and delay to enhance the atmospheric quality of the sound. This library not only serves as a tool for composers but also embodies the emotional depth and character that Santaolalla is known for in his acclaimed scores.