Micro-5K by Loot Audio Kontakt instrument interface

Micro-5K: Kontakt Instrument Based on the Hybrid Music 5000 Synth

Micro-5K is a Kontakt instrument by Loot Audio built from 24-bit samples captured from a 1986 Hybrid Technology MUSIC 5000 synth module. It includes 100 example instruments and 25 layered multis.

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01Overview

Micro-5K draws its sounds from the Hybrid Technology MUSIC 5000, a synth module that was controlled by a BBC Micro computer in the 1980s. Loot Audio recorded the module's sound at 24-bit resolution and organized the material into a Kontakt library. The result is a set of instruments that reflect the early digital synthesis of that era. The library requires full Kontakt to run.

Best for

Retro digital synth sounds
Vintage 1980s textures
Layered pads and leads
Lo-fi sound design
Experimental music production

Developer: Loot Audio
Category: Kontakt Instruments
Requires: Kontakt
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

595 24-bit samples from a Hybrid Technology MUSIC 5000 synth module
100 example instruments for immediate playback
25 layered multis combining multiple sounds
Samples captured through a 1969 Fairchild Model 662 pre-amp and Model 664 passive EQ
Recorded at 24-bit resolution via an RME Fireface interface
Built for Kontakt; requires full Kontakt 4.2.4 or later

03In depth

Source Hardware and Sample Library

The samples were captured from a Hybrid Technology MUSIC 5000 synth module controlled by a 1983 Acorn BBC Micro Model B running the AMPLE music programming language. Recording was done at 24-bit resolution through an RME Fireface, routed via a 1969 Fairchild Model 662 germanium pre-amp and a Model 664 transformer-coupled passive EQ.

The library contains 595 samples, which the developer presents as the basis for its 100 example instruments and 25 layered multis. MIDI control of the module was handled by Hideaway Studio's M5KMIDI interface, a custom MUSIC 5000 MIDI interface for the BBC Micro.

Instruments, Multis and Requirements

The 100 example instruments give a starting point for exploring the source sounds, and the 25 layered multis combine sounds into more complex patches. Together they offer a range of ready-to-play material without building patches from scratch.

Micro-5K needs the full version of NI Kontakt 4.2.4 or later. The free Kontakt Player will not load the library.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Loot Audio
Type	Plugin
Category	Kontakt Instrument
Requires	Kontakt
Formats	Kontakt

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Micro-5K?

Micro-5K requires the full version of NI Kontakt 4.2.4 or later. It will not function with the free Kontakt Player.

What format is Micro-5K available in?

Micro-5K is a Kontakt instrument, so it runs inside Kontakt.

What hardware were the samples recorded from?

The samples were captured from a Hybrid Technology MUSIC 5000 synth module controlled by a 1983 Acorn BBC Micro Model B, recorded at 24-bit resolution.