KONTAKT - 2,39 GBHammered Acoustic Guitar (HAG) is the result of „playing“ an Ibanez AE acoustic guitar with drum sticks and brushes. In order to make it punchy and powerful we used two steel strings and tuned them to same pitch. This way we could maintain a slight modulation of the sound, a beat frequency.
But we did not stop after recording single notes. In fact, we have expanded the concept and did additional recording sessions dedicated to percussion and effect sounds. Especially the FX content is heavily processed and offers great material for musical sound design. Check out the special features of each package in the tab menu below. Also, you shouldn’t miss to take a closer look at the patch list.
Many ways to get creative with HAG- make rhythmic sections (the in-built presets are a great and easy way to start creating your own sound according to ‚your‘ taste)
- play HAG as a solo instrument, choose between the modern (perfectly tuned) and the ‚organic‘ sample set
- use the FX & Percussion section to spice up or even create tracks entirely with it
- use sounds from HAG FX & Percussion for musical sound design:
features like the morphing slider (morphs between clean and distorted percussion),
reverb on the modwheel (sampled) or
tempo-synced stutter FXs give you the flexibility to sculpture the sound to fit your track.
The organic feel of both, the natural and processed content freshens up sterile sounding compositions.About the v1.5 updateBased on the feedback of HAG users and driven by new ideas and creativity we felt that it was about time to make some improvements to HAG:
- HAG Core was completely re-built from scratch, including new mapping, new features and a complete new script
- drastically reduced RAM footprint in Kontakt by no increasing of CPU usage (Core)
- complete rework of all GUI elements
- ensemble function with up to 4 guitars at the same time, including dedicated mixer section with 4 channel strips
- in-built preset section with 4 additional user preset slots (Core)Simply said, you get everything what is included in Core and FX & Percussion and even more.
We have created some special patches which make use of both sample contents.- includes HAG Core
- Core Master patch with in-built preset section (Sticks, Sticks mellow, Brushes, Brushes mellow, 4 ensemble presets, 4 user preset slots)
- 7 additional patches /w different FX chains
- bonus patch: Dirty Slam Hits
- up to 9x round robin per note per velocity
- up to 7 velocity layers
- 771 samples
- 1.2 GB Kontakt .ncw format
- 44.1kHz / 24bit / stereo
- includes HAG FX & Percussion
- 44 patches total
- morphing feature in all percussion patches
- 4 tonal fx patches (over 16 ambiences)
- 1.474 samples
- 1.2 GB Kontakt .ncw format
- 44.1kHz / 24bit / stereo
- bonus patches (bundle multis)
- 2.305 samples
- 2.5 GB Kontakt .ncw format
- 44.1kHz / 24bit / stereoHAG Core Features
- ensemble function (new in V1.5!)
You can play up to 4 guitars at the same time (2x Sticks, 2x Brushes). Modify each guitar separately to shape your sound.
- 4 channel strip mixer (new in V1.5!)
Each guitar runs through its own channel strip. Create wide stereo images or automate the controls along your track.
- in-built presets section (new in V1.5!)
Jump through 8 different presets (4 single layer, 4 ensemble presets) or create your own by using the user preset slots.
- select sound source (new in V1.5!)
Determine what strings of the guitar shall be used for playback. This can also be randomized!
- "add magic" slider
This additional sound layer enhances overtones and presence. Use magic carefully and don’t overdo it as it alters the original sound.
- mellow function
If you are looking for an intimate sound with a smaller dynamic range, these patches are for you. They are very suitable for piano-esque playing.
- Dirty Slam Hits
This bonus patch provides an aggressive and distorted sound. Additionally, a set of string hits is included as well.
- "modern" button
When this button is turned on, all samples are tuned perfectly and the overall sound is a little bit brighter. When turned off the sound appears a little bit sloppy with more character. The difference between both is subtle, but it’s there.
HAG Perc Features
- master patch
This patch gives you access to all percussion instruments in one go. If you are looking for more control over each sound, go for single patches.
- morphing slider
Each clean percussion sound has its own bad twin. By moving this slider you adjust the ratio between good and evil (or clean and distorted).
- in-built depth and space
Each percussion instrument has its own depth and space layer. This is also true for their bad twins. Move the modwheel to make use of this function.
HAG FX Features
- up to 10 variations of each sound
Using key switches makes it easy to select the perfect sound for your track. Great control for musical sound design.
- free playable midi gate /w density slider
By hitting on midi gate you are able to create rhythmical pulses or stutter effects. Also make use of the density slider to alter the effect.
- dedicated effects section
On top of the playable range of each instrument you find key switches which let you turn on/off single effects like distortion, chorus or flanger.
- 16 different ambiance sounds
This special patch is designed to create sonic backgrounds. In addition to midi gate you can trigger patterns which run in sync to your host tempo.
- detune slider in tonal patches
Don’t want the instrument to play in perfect pitch? Use the detune slider and play some creepy out-of-tune phrases for instant horror feeling.
- in-built depth and space
By using the modwheel you add space to each sound. Use this function to blur the sound and to push it into the background.
All versions of HAG require the FULL version of NI Kontakt v5.1 or higher!
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