The idea here is to record the instrument the way you would actually record it in a session, so use what you have-don't be shy, use multiple mics if you need! If we were going for a basic pristine sound, we would just use the stock libraries I mentioned earlier! The idea here is to capture some character in the recording to make your music more unique, so go ahead, use that SM57 or that AKG414 that's lying around, they will both get the job done. If you want a more in-depth how-to on recording advanced single instrument Kontakt libraries, check out my article titled Create Your Own Kontakt Libraries where I document how I made my Crotale Sample Library. But have you ever noticed how bland and unrealistic they sound? Gather some instruments around your apartment, maybe borrow some from a friend or local university (with permission of course) and let's make some REAL sounding instrument samples! STEP 2: HIT RECORD-KEEP IT SIMPLEĪgain, this article is focusing on making Kontakt instruments easily from your home.

If you dig through the generic stock sound libraries included with your DAW or even Kontakt for that matter, you are bound to find your standard shaker, tambourine, hand drum you name it.

STEP 1: COMPILE YOUR FAVORITE 'TOYS' EHRM, I MEAN 'INSTRUMENTS' IF YOU HAVE PRE-RECORDED SAMPLES, SKIP TO STEP 5-OTHERWISE, LET'S START FROM SCRATCH BELOW! Whatever your unique purpose might be, here are the steps you will need to take to create your library.

Playability: Instead of copying and dragging with a mouse, you can play your samples in complex rhythms on your midi keyboard or launchpad controller with ease We can compile our favorite sounds and samples into categorized instrumentsĮasily use a custom sound sample repeatedly in multiple projects and sessions by simply saving and booting up a Kontakt Instrumentīorrowing a rare instrument? Create a sample of it so you can continue to include it in future productions even after you return it But at a practical level, Kontakt libraries can still serve a great purpose for us composers: PROGRAMS NEEDEDĪ Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) of your choiceĬreating Kontakt libraries can seem like a huge undertaking because we are accustom to seeing amazingly executed, meticulously recorded sample libraries that are for sale at big music retailers. My goal is to teach you to do the same in a few easy steps. Every Kontakt Library that I've ever made I created sitting on my bed just me and my laptop.

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