Phonautograms: Historic Vocal Sample Instrument for Kontakt

The instrument is built around a multi-layer Kontakt interface with automation-ready controls for swell, attack, release, offset, vibrato, filter, coarse and fine pitch, articulation switching, cross-fading and layering.

An adaptable LFO offers selectable shape, modulation target, speed, intensity, tempo sync and fade-in time. Twelve lowpass, highpass and FX filters can be assigned to modulation sources such as velocity, mod wheel, expression, aftertouch, key position and step-sequencer tables.

The customizable arpeggiator provides a velocity table and control over direction, timing, swing, randomization and duration. A key and scale lock constrains notes to common scales and keys for melodic composition and live playing.

The modular FX rack offers 18 DSP modules, including phaser, flanger, delay, distortion, amp and cabinet simulators, compressors, EQ and rotator, assignable across 10 slots in any order. The reverb uses convolution impulses for rooms, halls, chambers and outdoor spaces, plus 40 custom FX impulses.