Orange Tree Samples CoreBass Pear KONTAKT-DYNAMiCS
Orange Tree Samples CoreBass Pear KONTAKT-DYNAMiCS Review
If you are looking for a realistic and playable upright bass sample library for KONTAKT, you might want to check out Orange Tree Samples CoreBass Pear KONTAKT-DYNAMiCS. This library features 300 MB of 24-bit samples, compressed in KONTAKT's lossless NCW format for additional memory efficiency. It uses KONTAKT's powerful scripting engine to intelligently interpret the input from your MIDI controller or sequenced MIDI data, and produce natural upright bass tracks. In this review, we will take a closer look at the features, sound, and usability of this library.
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Features
CoreBass Pear has many features that set it apart from other upright bass sample libraries. For example, it includes a fretless slide technology that allows you to seamlessly slide from one note to any other at any speed. It also debuts the new Dynamic Key Color system, which lets you see which MIDI notes are being played by which strings on the bass, directly on your KONTAKT keyboard. The library was sampled both using a mic and directly from the output of the bass pickup, two separate signals that can be mixed to create a variety of different upright bass tones. CoreBass Pear includes a variety of different ready-to-use presets.
Some of the other features of CoreBass Pear are:
Individually sampled strings with full sustain and natural decay.
Legato articulations from hammer-ons to pull-offs.
2x round-robin samples.
Harmonics, string slaps, mutes, and other special effects.
Adjustable pre-pluck noises for added realism in the attack of the notes.
Sound
The sound quality of CoreBass Pear is excellent. The samples are crisp and clear, with a rich and warm tone. The mic and DI signals can be blended to achieve different timbres, from a deep and resonant acoustic sound to a bright and punchy electric sound. The fretless slide technology is very smooth and realistic, allowing you to create expressive glissandos and portamentos. The Dynamic Key Color system is also very helpful in visualizing the string layout and playing technique. The presets are well-designed and cover a range of styles and genres, from jazz and blues to rock and pop.
Usability
CoreBass Pear is very easy to use. It has a simple and intuitive interface that gives you access to all the essential parameters. You can adjust the volume, pan, tone, release, slide speed, slide noise, vibrato depth, vibrato rate, legato mode, string selection, key color mode, and more. You can also switch between several choices of which notes the pitch wheel affects. The library is compatible with KONTAKT 4 / 5, and requires the full retail version of KONTAKT. It is not compatible with the free KONTAKT Player. The library requires 284 MB of free disk space in order to download and install.
Conclusion
CoreBass Pear is a great upright bass sample library for KONTAKT users who want a realistic and playable instrument. It has a high-quality sound, a versatile tone, and a smart scripting engine that makes it easy to perform natural upright bass tracks. It also has some unique features that enhance its expressiveness and usability. If you are looking for a new upright bass library for your KONTAKT collection, you should definitely give CoreBass Pear a try.
You can purchase CoreBass Pear from [Orange Tree Samples] for $59 USD.