Soundbanks for
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WindPak Sample Libraries for Native Instruments Kontakt 4 or Higher
Online MP3 Demos Available! (See Below)
Patchman Music is proud to announce new wind controller / breath controller WindPak™ soundbanks for Native Instruments Kontakt 4 and higher.
The long wait is now over. After more than 3 years of development, Patchman Music has released a brand new series of wind controller / breath controller sample libraries specifically programmed for use with Native Instruments Kontakt 4.0 and higher. These new Patchman Music WindPak™ Series soundbanks are specifically designed and expertly programmed by professional wind controller player / master wind controller sound designer Matt Traum to be controlled with a wind controller such as the Akai EWI SOLO, EWI5000, EWI USB, EWI4000s, EVI, MIDI EVI, Roland Aerophone, Yamaha WX5, WX7, WX11, WindJamm'r, MDT, NuEVI, NuRAD, Aodyo Sylphyo, or Softwind Synthophone. These highly expressive sounds are also fantastic for keyboardists when used with a breath controller such as the Yamaha BC1, BC2, or BC3a, TEControl Breath Controllers, MRT Audio Breath Controller, Kelfar BCK-1 Breath Controller, etc...
PLEASE NOTE: These sounds do NOT load inside a wind controller. They are loaded into Kontakt on your computer and then controlled with a wind controller or breath controller.
Every sound in every Patchman Music WindPak™ has been fully optimized for use with a wind controller and breath controller. No further editing is needed. Just load up a sound from the WindPak™ into Kontakt 4.0 or higher (not included) and start playing your wind controller or breath controller with the wonderful expression you have come to expect from Patchman Music- the world leader in wind controller sound design. Our clients include the best in the business- Michael Brecker, Bob Mintzer (Yellowjackets), Tom Scott, Jeff Kashiwa (Rippingtons), Bobby Read (Bruce Hornsby), Everette Harp, Mike Phillips (Stevie Wonder), etc...
Each Patchman Music WindPak™ contains at least 5 distinctly different sounds- including new multi-sampled keymaps- optimized for full breath expression. These are completely new sample maps with corresponding fully programmed patch parameters tweaked to respond correctly to your breath! Unlike other sample libraries, our WindPaks™ are NOT locked so you can dive in and make any adjustments you wish quickly and easily.
If you thought high quality breath response was not possible in a sample-based soft synth- think again! These are the finest sample based wind controller sound libraries on the planet. You will be stunned at the beautiful smooth breath response and superb legato you will achieve with these sounds. The response and realism we have attained in this sampler sound library is our best ever. They said it couldn't be done and they were wrong. These sounds are not simple triggered phrases- these sounds are each designed to be PERFORMED and CONTROLLED in realtime just like real instruments with a wind controller or breath controller.
> > > IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS!!! All you need to use these sounds is the FULL VERSION of Native Instruments Kontakt 4.0 or higher installed on your PC/MAC. These sounds will NOT work with Kontakt Player and Kontakt Player is NOT included with these soundbanks. These sounds do NOT work with older versions of Kontakt. We currently do not sell the Kontakt 4 app. Contact Native Instruments for a dealer near you. Email Matt at Patchman Music before ordering if you have any questions about using these soundbanks.
| Please Note: These soundbanks have been specially designed for use with a wind controller or breath controller and thus require one of these devices for proper use. These sounds require breath controller data (MIDI continuous controller #2) in order to make any sound. If you do not have a wind controller or breath controller you will probably not be able to use these sounds. |
The Patchman Music WindPak™ Series
for Kontakt 4 & Higher
WindPak 1
Patchman Music WindPak™ 1 contains five new acoustic wind instrument sounds specially optimized to respond to a wind controller or breath controller. This initial offering contains some fantastic "meat and potatoes" sounds fully controlled via your breath. Tonguing subtly controls the attack of the sound. All of these sounds are sampled without vibrato so that wind controller players can add vibrato via the bite sensor on the horn- just like on an acoustic horn. For keyboardists using a breath controller, we have included vibrato controlled via the mod wheel. The legato implementation is superb making these sounds so much fun to play. Tasty effects have been programmed as well. All Patchman Music WindPaks™ are ready to be loaded into Kontakt 4 or higher and played. No user tweaking is needed. We've done all the work for you!
- Bass Clarinet 01: An excellent bright Bass Clarinet sound completely set up to respond to your breath. Responds beautifully to your breath expression. One of our favorite sounds to play on a wind controller. Sampled with no vibrato so that you can add your own.
- Clarinet 01: An excellent all-around Bb Clarinet. This sound works well for both classical and jazz settings. Responds beautifully to your breath expression. Sampled with no vibrato so that you can add your own.
- English Horn 01: A sensual responsive English Horn sound designed for use with a wind controller or breath controller. Responds beautifully to your breath expression and has excellent legato response. Sampled with no vibrato so that you can add your own.
- Flute 01: An excellent C Flute. Works well for jazz and classical. It has just enough "air" in the sound. It responds beautifully to your breath expression. Sampled with no vibrato so that you can add your own.
- Pan Flute 01: An airy Pan Flute. This is a simple, yet classic, wind controller sound. Responds beautifully to your breath expression. Sampled with no vibrato so you can add you own as you play.
WindPak™ 1 Audio Demos
Click on the above sound titles to listen to a short MP3 audio demo. These demos were recorded directly from Kontakt 4 to hard drive being played with a wind controller by Matt Traum. No additional processing was added. What you hear is exactly what you get. Audio Demo Help
WindPak 2
Patchman Music WindPak™ 2 contains the five instruments of the Recorder family. These new acoustic wind instrument sounds are specially optimized to respond to a wind controller or breath controller. This offering contains every recorder sound you will ever need fully controlled via your breath. Tonguing subtly controls the attack of the sound and breath controls the timbre and loudness. All of these sounds are sampled without vibrato so that wind controller players can add vibrato via the bite sensor on the horn- just like on an acoustic instrument. For keyboardists using a breath controller, we have included vibrato controlled via the mod wheel. The legato implementation is superb making these sounds so much fun to play. Tasty effects have been programmed as well. All Patchman Music WindPaks™ are ready to be loaded into Kontakt 4 or higher and played. No user tweaking is needed. We've done all the work for you!
- Recorder-Sopranino 01: A wood Sopranino Recorder instrument set up for breath control. This a rather rare instrument from the recorder family. Very high pitched sound. Almost like a piccolo. Responds beautifully to your breath expression. Sampled with no vibrato so that you can add your own.
- Recorder-Soprano 01: An excellent wood Soprano Recorder instrument set up for breath control. Responds beautifully to your breath expression. Sampled with no vibrato so that you can add your own.
- Recorder-Alto 01: An high quality wood Alto Recorder multi-sampled instrument set up by Matt Traum to fully respond to your breath expression. Sampled with no vibrato so that you can add your own.
- Recorder-Tenor 01: An beautiful wood Tenor Recorder set up for breath control. Responds beautifully to your breath expression. Sampled with no vibrato so you can add your own while playing it.
- Recorder-Bass 01: A gorgeous airy wood Bass Recorder instrument expertly sampled and set up for breath control. There is a superb amount of "air" in this sound making it a lot of fun to play. Responds beautifully to your wind controller or breath controller. Sampled with no vibrato so that you can add your own as you play it.
Click on the above sound titles to listen to a short MP3 audio demo. These demos were recorded directly from Kontakt 4 to hard drive being played with a wind controller by Matt Traum. No additional processing was added. What you hear is exactly what you get. Audio Demo Help
WindPak 3
- Bamboo Flute 01: A beautiful Bamboo Flute set up for breath control. This Bamboo Flute was purchased in Nassau and the resulting multisample was produced with top notch studio equipment. It responds beautifully to your breath expression. Sampled with no vibrato so that you can add your own.
- Flutophone 01: An excellent Flutophone custom sampled and set up for breath control. Responds beautifully to your breath expression. Velocity subtly controls the amount of chiff in the sound. Sampled with no vibrato so that you can add your own.
- Ocarina 01: An excellent wooden Ocarina custom multisample set up for breath control. Responds beautifully to your breath expression. Sampled with no vibrato so that you can add your own as you play it. These samples have lots of breath sound in them.
- Tin Whistle 01: A beautiful 12" British made, 'C' tin whistle (aka penny whistle) made by Generation custom sampled for wind controller use. A wonderful sound for Celtic music. This Tin Whistle was set up by Matt Traum to respond fully to your wind controller or breath controller. Responds beautifully to your breath expression. Sampled with no vibrato so that you can add your own.
- Vintage Harmonica 01: A superb Vintage Harmonica custom sampled and set up for breath control. These are high quality samples of a vintage German Hohner "Chromonica" model 'C' harmonica. This instrument was probably made in the 1950's and rarely played. Numerous multi-samples and world-class programming by wind controller master sound designer Matt Traum makes this one a lot of fun to play. Responds beautifully to your breath expression. Sampled with no vibrato so that you can add your own.
Click on the above sound titles to listen to a short MP3 audio demo. These demos were recorded directly from Kontakt 4 to hard drive being played with a wind controller by Matt Traum. No additional processing was added. What you hear is exactly what you get. Audio Demo Help
Formats: These soundbanks are emailed as a zipped file. Unzip the file and you will find the soundbank .nki files (which can be loaded directly into Kontakt 4.0 or higher) as well as a text help file. Yes, these soundbanks can be emailed anywhere in the world! Order here!
Please note that in order to use these soundbanks you will need to own the FULL VERSION of Native Instruments Kontakt 4 or higher. These sounds are NOT compatible with Kontakt Player. These sounds are NOT compatible with older versions of Kontakt. Make sure you understand these requirements before ordering as there are no returns, refunds, or exchanges on software.
User Comments...
"Hey Matt, These Kontakt patches are very nice sounds and a fine addition to your repertoire of wind controller patches that you've created over the years. I'm sure that there will be more good things to follow. Thanks, Judd" - Judd Miller, Top EVI session musician on numerous major movies and studio recordings
"Hi Matt: I just wanted to drop you a line and say how awesome the Kontakt sound banks are that I just bought. I used the English Horn, Clarinet and Bass Clarinet in an orchestral piece today, and they sound terrific! I'm also looking forward to using the harmonica, it sounds great. I would love some others. Please make more! Thanks." - Al Jewer / Perfect Choice Music Library
"Hello Matt! The only thing I can say about this WindPak is WOW! Talk about plug and play! I launched K4 and dropped your instruments in it... Instant gratification!... Expression, swells, everything is just awesome... and like I like it: OUT OF THE BOX... no fiddling... no tweaking... Like 'OutBack Steakhouse says: Just Right!'... Played the English Horn at my church gig on Sunday, the band was blown away and I could see the congregation moved by the sound my WX5 was generating! You got a winner!!!! Keep them coming!!!! Extremely pleased in Florida!"
"Overjoyed with WindPak1. Using it all the time as a practice instrument. Just bought WindPak2. Thanks."
"Your Kontakt Windpaks are a cut above every other wind instrument I have tried on the EWI USB. Paks 1-2 are a joy to use. Buying pak 3 not because I need it, but because it is such a high quality set of instruments that I think I'll come up with a need for it.""Hey Matt, I'm having so much fun with the wind patches for the WX5. The Kontakt patches are really sweet. The best is the vibrato on the Kontakt patches which I set to activate when tightening the WX5 reed. I used to play woodwinds 20 years ago and I could never get that nice a sound. :-) Excellent work, thanks again!"
"Hi Matt, I tested WindPak 1+3 with my WX5. These patches are perfect and Fantastic! Thanks again! Best regards."
"Matt's Kontakt patches are fantastic. You can't go wrong with them. They set the standard for all my softsynth patches. They sound great and are very responsive."
"I have all 3 Matt's Windpaks and love them. The Windpak clarinet is the most responsive clarinet one I own. All the Windpak instruments are very responsive. There isn't a 'bad' instrument in the Windpak series."
"Cheers indeed. Wow that was quick. Damn impressive sounds. I am just getting into the EWI USB - I am really a keyboard / guitar player - but recall playing the recorder many decades ago! How on earth do you pack this quality into such a small file size? OK I note its simple files and no grand script, but it does what you describe. So expressive indeed. Well done... proves that less is more!"
"This is some STUNNING programming work. And what's more amazing is that this level of expression has been achieved without resorting to massive giga-sized files. How in the world did you do it?! I struggled for years trying to get Kontakt to respond the right way to my wind controller and never could get it right. Matt and the gang at Patchman Music have hit another grand slam out of the park. Congratulations! I look forward to all of your future releases!"
"Hi Matt, Cool job, on these new samples. And so small! Congratulations on your new WindPaks!"
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