“pocketBlakus” - solo cello virtual instrument for Kontakt and HALion
pocketBlakus
 

Q & A

What is it?

pocketBlakus is a sampled, expressive solo cello virtual instrument for Kontakt* 4.2.4 or higher (v.1.6). There is also a version available for HALion** (v.1.5).

Features at a glance (Kontakt version) :

  •  Expressive sustains with progressive vibrato
  •  Expressive sustains triggered by playing velocities >90
  •  Simulated legato patch - using SIPS scripts. Easily customizeable.
  •  Basic release samples & mod control

How do I install/use this?

Just download and extract the .zip file and manually locate the instrument via the Kontakt "File" browser pane.

Do I need the full version of Kontakt?

pocketBlakus will work for a limited time only in the free Kontakt Player (all Kontakt libraries which don't need to be activated through N.I.'s Service Center have this restriction: they are not really "Kontakt Player-compatible" - this is a licensing thing between instrument developers, and Native Instruments).

What is the latest version? Will there be more updates?

The download links on this page point to the newest version, (currently 1.6).  Older versions and extras like alternate .nki's created by other pocketBlakus users can be found in the archive. To find out more about the latest developments, please check this thread at the V.I.-Control.net Forum.

Where can I get help and/or make suggestions ?

The aforementioned forum thread is where you can also post all of your questions, feedback, or your creations with this instrument... Blakus would love to hear them!

 

Terms

How much does it cost?

At the time of writing, pocketBlakus is freeware.

Can I use this in my work? Which type of license applies?

pocketBlakus is licensed to you for commercial and non-commercial use; but you may not use it to create any other sample instrument or library of any kind without Blakus' express consent. This instrument is the result of a collaboration between multiple authors who have generously shared their work with the composers/musicians community at V.I.-Control.net. However, the audio recordings and scripts in this software remain their intellectual property.

 (*/**) "Kontakt" and "HALion" are registered trademarks of Native Instruments GmbH and Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH, respectively.

Testimonials

quot ...what you've created here, as simple as it is, is brilliant.
– KMuzzey, V.I. Control Senior Member
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Pocketblakus Cello now sits in my orchestral template together with commercial libraries and more than often it stands above them - Way to go!
– Arceo, V.I. Control Senior Member
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I just wanted to say... I love you guys (Blakus and others who are contributing)... This thing is absolute beauty.
– sherief83, V.I. Control Senior Member
   
download Download pocketBlakus 1.6 for Kontakt download Download pocketBlakus 1.5 for HALion
         

Last updated Monday 29 October 2012 @ 22:30 PM CET


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