Evolution Series has released two new Kontakt Player libraries – Chronicles Miyabi, which is available for a special intro price of $139 (regular $199), and World Colors Clar-Duduk ($10 value), which is FREE for a limited time (regular $10). This sale lasts till November 15th, 2021.
UPDATE #1: Our readers are reporting that the free World Colors Clar-Duduk is out of stock at the moment.
UPDATE #2: It seems that World Colors Clar-Duduk is back in stock.
Chronicles Miyabi is the third chapter in Evolution’s ‘Chronicle Series’, which also includes Chronicles Brass and Wood, and Chronicles Bukhu. This new library is designed to explore the sounds of Japan and features instruments like:
- Koto
- Bass Koto
- Shakuhachi
- Shamisen
- Female Voice
Evolution Series partnered with multi-instrumentalists Satsuki Odamura, a master of the koto and shamisen, and Bronwyn Kirkpatrick, a master of the shakuhachi (also known as a Japanese bamboo flute). Both of these talented musicians delivered raw, powerful performances during the recordings, which can be seen in the library.
See also: FREE Kontakt LibrariesChronicles Miyabi offers authentic Japanese sounds with a natural, human-like quality. The performances are based on movement and texture, and are tempo-synced to your DAW so you have complete control over the articulations and subtle enunciations.
All the samples are 48kHz, 24-bit, which is standard for most Kontakt libraries now. You also get a multi-mic setup if you want to tweak the sounds further.
Chronicles Miyabi is compatible with both Kontakt 6 and the free Kontakt 6 player (latest versions).
Here’s a quick video that demos the sounds you can expect from this library:
If that’s not enough, they also have an hour-long video on their YouTube channel that explores this library in-depth, and interviews with the musicians that showcase how it was created.
Along with this, they also launched the FREE World Colors Clar-Duduk, which is the first instrument in their ‘Colors’ series. The Clar-Duduk is a unique cross between a clarinet and an Armenian Duduk, so this offers you a truly new sound that you won’t find anywhere else.
Instead of deep sampling every nuance of the two instruments, they tried to capture essential textures and emotions to create something new and unheard of.
The result is an instrument that is vividly beautiful and versatile, as showcased in this short demo:
The Clar-Duduk is also compatible with Kontakt 6 and Kontakt 6 Player. But to note: you will have to sign up at Evolution Series, and they will send you a serial key that has to be added through Native Access (NI’s own software), and you can then download the library from there.
The glorious and organic textures here could be used in any scenario: background music, film scores, ambient pop, and so much more. And when it’s available for FREE, why wait to download it?
More info: World Colors Clar-Duduk (FREE until November 15th, 2021)
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24 Comments
Bani
onHi!
Slate is giving away all of their sample packs until Jan. 1. Just letting you know!
Tomislav Zlatic
onYeah, that’s a pretty cool giveaway. We’re working on an article about it, coming soon. :)
Darryl Lim
onGosh, another Kontakt Player instrument! Hurray! :D
Tomislav Zlatic
onIndeed! I updated the headline to indicate that this is a Kontakt Player library.
Dave
onCOME ON!
WHEN YOU PUBLISH VST THAT IS COMPATIBLE TO THE FREE KONTAKT PLAYER – Then it is really free.
If not, then it is just a free item which I must pay on.
Jamie M.
onIt.. is compatible with the Player version?
Tomislav Zlatic
onHi Dave, this is compatible with Kontakt Player. I updated the headline to make it more obvious.
Pedro
onSorry, There is not enough Serial Numbers available for World Colors Clar-Duduk, Please remove this item or lower the quantity, For now we have 0 Serial Number for this product. :(
Tomislav Zlatic
onToo bad. I updated the article, thanks for the info. :(
h l
onIs anyone else getting “Sorry, There is not enough Serial Numbers available for World Colors Clar-Duduk, Please remove this item or lower the quantity, For now we have 0 Serial Number for this product.”?
4Stringer
onsame here :)
Xiru
on“Sorry, There is not enough Serial Numbers available for World Colors Clar-Duduk, Please remove this item or lower the quantity, For now we have 0 Serial Number for this product.”
This is so frustrated!!!
Tomislav Zlatic
on:(
Kirill R.
on“Sorry, There is not enough Serial Numbers available for World Colors Clar-Duduk, Please remove this item or lower the quantity, For now we have 0 Serial Number for this product”
Unfortunately, I’ve got this message while trying to get it.
ACMG
onSame :(
Aris
onBerzerk by waves is free for a limited time.
h ttps://www.reasonstudios.com/waves-berzerk?ref=rekkerd
Tomislav Zlatic
onThanks! :) https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2021/11/10/waves-berzerk-reason-studios/#comment-273743
PureFire
onThanks either way Anshul & BPB 😉
Reason Studios are offering a free ‘Waves Audio – Berzek Distortion’ audio plug-in,
you will need to sign up at Reason Studios to get this, then follow the instructions.
h ttps://www.reasonstudios.com/waves-berzerk?
Tomislav Zlatic
onThanks for the tip! :) https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2021/11/10/waves-berzerk-reason-studios/#comment-273743
FATUR
onWHY OUT OF STOCK? I REALLY NEED THIS, please makes another serial number please :(
Thomas M
onIt is currently working again! :)
Tomislav Zlatic
onThanks for the info! I updated the article.
4Stringer
onAll good now!
Tomislav Zlatic
onCool! Article updated.