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Blakus has updated the pocketBlakus solo cello sample library for Native Instruments Kontakt to version 1.6.

pocketBlakus is a sampled, expressive solo cello virtual instrument for Kontakt 4.2.4 or higher (v.1.6). There is also a version available for HALion (v.1.5).

Changes in pocketBlakus v1.6 (Kontakt)

• Completely new GUI (graphical user interface), where you can adjust settings for Attack, Release, Noises Vol & Amount (finger noises), Round Robin (Cycle and Random), Legato / Polyphonic wwitch, Legato Preset, Velocity Curve, and Credits.
• Legato improvement with smoother legato transitions in the L-Legato preset, and simulated portamento transitions for both L-Legato and B-Legato presets were added.
• Additional release samples for both dynamic layers, fixed the issue with release samples triggering on note beginnings. Release samples are not triggered after the samples naturally end anymore, so you don’t hear the “release noise” twice. The attack of Release Samples is affected by CC1 position, so they start smoother when you release a quieter note with low CC1 position.
• Keyboard Colors: unused keys are black, the keys of the cello range are blue and the keyswitches are yellow.
• Keyswitch notes are one octave higher, so they don’t interfere with the (hopefully extending) cello range.
  • C6 – Switch between Legato and Polyphonic mode
  • D6 – Switch between L-Legato and B-Legato preset
  • E6 – Turn on/off Round Robin script
• CC1 (Mod wheel) Default Value of CC1 changed from 0 to 127, so when you load a patch, you don’t have to move CC1 up to hear the cello in it’s full volume.

The pocketBlakus is available to download for Kontakt and HALion at no charge.

More information: pocketBlakus

Blakus has released pocketBlakus, a free solo cello sample library for Native Instruments Kontakt.

Inspired by a post by HZ I decided to have a crack at a simple single velocity layer, slow moving, expressive solo cello. So I dusted off my cello and prepared for the worst. I wasn’t extremely careful because I wasn’t expecting it to work – but it worked out not too bad for a 30 minute job!

I have zero programming skills so just be aware that it is very primitive and has limited use! I’ve also kept it dry so I suggest you soak it in your favourite reverb (even before playing it if possible LOL).

pocketBlakus features

• Expressive sustains with progressive vibrato.
• Expressive sustains triggered by playing velocities >90 – these are slightly louder in dynamic and feature attacks and vibrato that are slightly more immediate.
• Simulated legato patch – using SIPS scripts. Easily customizeable – much easier to play single melodies with more flexibility.
• Basic release samples (MA-Simon).
• Basic mod control (MA-Simon).

The library is a free download at the v.i. control forums.

More information: pocketBlakus