Fracture Sounds launched a new free instrument called Blueprint Textural Viola for music producers. The company designed the software to work with Kontakt Player. Musicians can download and use the instrument without paying any fees. The release marks the third addition to a growing collection of string instruments. Alexander Parsons, a composer who works with Trails, performed the original Textural Violin that started this series.
The new viola instrument fills the space between two existing products from the company. Textural Violin came first and Textural Cello followed later. Four different playing techniques give musicians creative options when making music. The sounds include Free Tremolo, Col Legno, Spikes and Bends that each create unique textures.
A special feature called Atmosphere Layer adds warmth to the instrument's sound. The company processes the original recordings through various effects to create this background layer. Musicians can use this layer alone or combine it with the other playing techniques. The processed samples give the instrument a rich and full sound that works well for different music styles.
Marcus Warner created a demonstration track called Evergreen to show the instrument's capabilities. He filmed scenes during his travels across North America to accompany the music. The video showcases how the viola sounds work in a complete musical composition. Musicians can see real examples of the instrument being used creatively.
The instrument requires Native Access 2 for downloading from the Fracture Sounds website. Kontakt Player 8's free version runs the software without needing the full paid version. This makes the instrument accessible to musicians who cannot afford expensive software packages.
The new viola instrument fills the space between two existing products from the company. Textural Violin came first and Textural Cello followed later. Four different playing techniques give musicians creative options when making music. The sounds include Free Tremolo, Col Legno, Spikes and Bends that each create unique textures.
A special feature called Atmosphere Layer adds warmth to the instrument's sound. The company processes the original recordings through various effects to create this background layer. Musicians can use this layer alone or combine it with the other playing techniques. The processed samples give the instrument a rich and full sound that works well for different music styles.
Marcus Warner created a demonstration track called Evergreen to show the instrument's capabilities. He filmed scenes during his travels across North America to accompany the music. The video showcases how the viola sounds work in a complete musical composition. Musicians can see real examples of the instrument being used creatively.
The instrument requires Native Access 2 for downloading from the Fracture Sounds website. Kontakt Player 8's free version runs the software without needing the full paid version. This makes the instrument accessible to musicians who cannot afford expensive software packages.
