Kontakt japanese instruments. The sho is free reed musical instrument and one of the three primary woodwind instruments used in gagaku court orchestra music. See for yourself just how easy Sho, the fourth release in the Virtuoso Japanese Series, is now available as a software instrument in Kontakt format. A Kontakt library reproducing the rich and subtle tones of the 17-string koto, an essential instrument for contemporary Japanese music. The instrument sounds like a long set of domino pieces clashing together and has a distinct clicky-clacky type of sound. But when combined with other titles from the Virtuoso Japanese Series — such as KOTO 13, KOTO 17, or Shakuhachi — as well as orchestral instruments, KOTO 20 can complete a rich and broad ensemble. Naturally, KOTO 17 can be used as a solo instrument. Initially, this koto was strung with 20 strings, but in later This free version of our flagship orchestral strings library includes two instrument sections (Violins I and Cellos) with the signature legato and user-friendly workflow of the Tokyo Scoring Strings engine and the beautiful, agile performance of Japan’s top string ensemble, Koichiro Muroya Strings. INTRODUCTION We created Koto Nation out of a desire to see traditional Japanese instruments receive a deep, thorough sampling treatment, much like our acclaimed North Indian sample library Sitar Nation. To our KOTO 13, an exquisitely crafted virtual 13-string koto — the first release in our new Virtuoso Japanese Series of Kontakt instruments The 13-string koto is one of Japan's most dignified traditional instruments. Immerse yourself in the authentic sounds of Nagado, Shime, Odaiko, Japanese Percussion, an assortment of Okedo, and more, all brought to life through state-of-the-art The library can naturally be used on its own.