Impact Soundworks Plectra Series 5 - Guzheng

Discover the beautiful and authentic sound of the Chinese Guzheng with this intricate Kontakt sample library. Performed by Qianqian Jin, it features both essential articulations and extended bowing techniques. The Guzheng is the 5th part of our well - known Plectra Series, exploring global plucked string instruments. This ancient Chinese zither has 21 strings on a decorative wooden body with movable bridges for tuning. We worked with Qianqian Jin, a classically - trained musician and sound designer, to bring you a collection suitable for both traditional Chinese music and modern scores. Our new Console mixer and modular effects rack gives you full control over tone and space, offering 30 effects modules. The updated TACT 2.0 lets you customize articulation mapping. The content includes 14,580 24 - bit recordings with 3 mic positions and various playing techniques. Features a beautiful UI for Kontakt 5.7, fully customizable mapping, and deep articulation tweaking.

Using this Guzheng sample library is easy. First, make sure you have the full version of Kontakt 5.7 installed on your system and at least 10GB of free disk space. It's also recommended to have 4GB of RAM. Once installed, open the library in Kontakt. You can use the Console mixer and FX rack to adjust the tone and space of the sound. There are 30 different effects modules to choose from, like EQs, compressors, and reverbs. To customize how the articulations are played, use the TACT 2.0 feature. This allows you to set up the instrument according to your preferences in your DAW. When using the different playing techniques, such as finger plucking or bowing, you can explore the various recordings with 3 different mic positions to get the sound you want. As for maintenance, keep your software updated to ensure the best performance. Also, make sure your hard drive has enough space and your system meets the recommended requirements to avoid any glitches.