World Percussion Taiko

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Contents Welcome! KeySpecifications,Installationand

Setup Watermarking,Congratulations! TheInstrumentsList Understandinghowthe

instrumentsaresetup HowdoIloadandchooseadrum/

instrument? GlobalControls InstrumentMainPage InstrumentAdvancedPage InstrumentMappingPage InstrumentToolPage MultiMainPage MultiAdvancedPage MultiMappingPage MutliToolPage/KeyManager HowdoIassignedGroovesto

keys? MultiCreationandSetup AddingMidiGrooves SurroundSound TechnicalSpecifications TheTeam SpecialThanks Contact

World Percussion Taiko User Guide








As we hit the final stretch for 2012, we can reflect on what has been an amazing year of transformation, dedication and commitment from each of you. It is challenging to cover all of our achievements and milestones throughout the year, however, some of our key moments are shared in this newsletter.

We started the year launching the Connect Program, building on the ideals and strength of our previous company program One. Founded around four main transformations, Connect is designed to make One stronger while also bringing One further, which underpinned our strategy in 2012.

SolutionsOur Strategic Projects teams have been very focussed in securing and delivering some significant and complex projects in what has been a challenging environment. We launched SmartStruxure to resounding praise from our customers and I firmly believe we are equipped with a game changer in the intelligent buildings systems arena.

Welcome!

World Percussion Taiko

Taiko is the next chapter in the World Percussion Series.

Following the overwhelming success of World Percussion Core, we now bring you World Percussion Taiko.

Brand new interface

Created for Kontakt 5, World Percussion Taiko features a simple yet intuitive interface. Our advanced scripting techniques aids in seamless control of Taikos powerful and critically-acclaimed sounds.

Unprecedented quality

With state-of-the-art equipment, a world-class scoring stage, and hand-picked instruments, this Taiko library only offers the highest quality sounds and endless creativity.

Ensemble and solo recordings

Ranging from Byou Daiko, Oke Daiko, Shime Daiko, Kane Bell, Vocal Shouts to the thundering Wine Barrel Taikos. It also offers 4 user-controllable microphone positions, an extensive array of velocities and round robin and hundreds of unique midi grooves.

World Inspire Sets

Fuel your creativity with original rhythms and musical sets readily available in the library.

Add a new dimension of authenticity to your next production.








Key Specifications

All samples at 48khz 24bit A goliath 20 gigabyte virtual instrument reduced to 6.8 gigabytes via Native Instruments Compression Multiple velocities and round robin Up to 4 user-controllable microphone positions All individual instruments allow for both stereo and surround sound mixing possibilities Recorded at a world class orchestral scoring stage The most beautiful and unique sounding instruments available Hundreds of breathtaking midi grooves Be creative with the World Inspire Sets Kontakt 5 full version is required to play this library

Installation and Setup

This process is all automated via the Continuata Downloader and Installer. As long as you are downloading the files onto the computer in which you intend to play back the library, everything should be automated and require no user intervention. This library is not compatible with the free Kontakt 5.3.1 player and requires the full version of Kontakt 5.3.1.

Important Note:

If you are downloading the library onto a

computer that is not intended to run World Percussion Taiko, you will need to manually copy 2 folders to 2 specific locations on your working computer.The folder is located in World Percussion Taiko/extras/

Copy the folder Evolution Series and paste it here:

If using a mac please copy the previously mentioned folder to:

Mac HD/Library/Application Support/Native Instruments/Kontakt 5/pictures/

If on a PC:

/Users/Name of User/Documents/Native Instruments/Kontakt 5/pictures/

Please note if you already have World Percussion 2.0 installed you will most likely find an Evolution Series folder with in the pictures folder. If this is the case please do not copy over this folder. Please go back to the extras folder (located in World Percussion Taiko/extras) then open the Evolution Series folder. Inside please copy the World Percussion Taiko folder and place it here:

Copy these folders








If using a mac please copy the previously mentioned folder to:

Mac HD/Library/Application Support/Native Instruments/Kontakt 5/pictures/Evolution Series/

If on a PC:/Users/Name of User/Documents/Native Instruments/Kontakt 5/pictures/Evolution Series/

Copy the folder midi (found in the extras folder) and paste it here:

If using a mac please copy the previously mentioned folder to:Mac HD/Library/Application Support/Native Instruments/Kontakt 5/

If on a PC:/Users/Name of User/Documents/Native Instruments/Kontakt 5/

Watermarking

Automatic digital watermarking is applied to all our Kontakt libraries using Continuatas proprietary software. We embedded undetectable information in all NKI, NKR and NKM files. Each customer is automatically assigned a unique watermark on purchase then seamlessly delivered along with the rest of the download. The watermarks are completely robust, undetectable to binary file comparison techniques and remain in-tact even after re-saving, batch re-saving or editing instruments.

Congratulations!

You are now the proud owner of Evolution Series World Percussion Taiko. As this is a download product only there is no box or printed material. So please make sure that you backup your files in a safe place. Inside the primary folder you will find the following items:

(1) Full version of World Percussion Taiko(2) PDF documentation such as the manual








Byou Daiko Ensemble

Byou Daiko Solo 1

Byou Daiko Solo 2

Oke Daiko Ensemble

Oke Daiko Solo 1

Oke Daiko Solo 2

Shime Daiko Ensemble

Shime Daiko Solo 1

Shime Daiko Solo 2

Wine Barrel Ensemble

Wine Barrel Solo 1

Wine Barrel Solo 2

Kane Bell

Vocal Shout Ensemble

The Instruments List








Understanding how the instruments are set up

World Inspire Sets

One of the great things about this library are the World Inspire Sets. They can be found in the Taikos Multi folder.

With a hit of a key you can have an epic drum ensemble play. If you like, you can create your own grooves as well.

A World Inspire Set consists of multiple Instruments. Each Instrument contains a different drum. The concept behind a World Inspire Set is to provide a variety of inspiring drum combinations and grooves.

Unique Grooves

Like the World Inspire Sets, All patches/individual drums have unique grooves assigned to keys. This gives the user a wonderful starting point when it comes to creating rhythms. If you wish to alter a groove, you can drag the groove via the taiko interface directly to your daw.








How do I load and choose a drum/instrument?

Very simply you just use the File Browser Menu within Kontakt. Locate the Taiko instrument, select either the instruments or multis folder and your ready to load.

Global Controls

1. Master FaderMastervolumecontrolfortheloadedinstrument.

2. Master Pan potMasterpanfortheloadedinstrument

3. Master Pitch controllerMasterpitchcontrolfortheloadedinstrument

4. Master Solo buttonMastersolofortheloadedinstrument,allowingtheusertoauditiontheselectedinstrument.

5. Master Mute buttonMastermutefortheloadedinstrument,allowingtheusertomutetheselectedinstrument.

Global Controls








Main Page

Within the main page, you can control a number of key features such as the volume level of different microphones, including panning, solo, muting, load/unload and output routing.

1. Pan pot for the individual microphone channelsPanning of the individual microphones.

2. Mute button for the individual microphone channelsMute anyone of the individual microphone channels

3. Solo buttonSolo anyone of the individual microphone channels

4. Channel Name/Load buttonLoad or unload any of the 4 microphone channels, in-turn reducing memory usage.

5. Volume Faders for the individual microphone channelsAdjust the volume of the individual microphones.

6. Output RoutingUse the output drop down menu to route any of the 4 microphone channels to the kontakt mixer.

For more information on how to setup your own custom output channels please refer to Kontakts Reference manual.

7. Midi PlayerWhen playing a groove via your keyboard the midi player will show the grooves name and allow you to drag and drop that groove to your DAW via the circular icon.

8. Mix DownUnloads all 4 microphones and loads a new set

of mix down samples controlled by 2 mixer faders. The benefit of this is to reduce your computers memory usage if you find it is struggling.

9. CompressionA set of side-chain compression samples. This can be turned on/off as desired and can provide an extra bit of fullness and strength to the instrument sound.

Mixing console








Advanced Page

The advanced page gives the user access to some important features, such as round-robin reduction and reset, Velocity Stepper and Velocity Curve adjustment.

1. Velocity StepperThis is effectively a velocity arpeggiator. To activate it you must press the button to the left (you can also assign this button to midi CC). When active you can use the mouse to draw a velocity pattern. Once done just play the individual hits on your keyboard to hear the results. The Velocity Stepper automatically adapts to your DAWs time signature.

2. Velocity CurveWith the use of the curve knob the user can easily adjust the key sensitivity to suite their playing style.

3. Link Velocity to CC1Press this button if you wish to control the midi grooves velocity by key sensitivity or the modwheel.

4. Bypass Articulation MappingWith this feature active you can move the hit type key position with out affecting the groove playback.

5. Groove LatchAllows you to play a groove with out continuously holding down a key. To stop the groove playing press the groove key again. Additionally with this feature you can play individual drum hits over a midi groove. Please note that if you use this feature and your playing over a busy groove you may hear some odd phasing sounds. This is most likely due to doubling up a similar hit played at the same time live and via the midi groove.

6. Round-robin reduction knobAllows you to adjust the amount of used round-robin. The more round-robin, the more realistic the performance. Round-robin refers to the process of cycling through multiple alternate samples/recordings of a particular hit type creating a more human feel. For example, an instrument with 4 microphones, 5 velocities, 10 round robin, and 15 hit types would equal to 3,000 samples. So loading an instrument with less round-robin will substantially decrease the sample count.

Advanced Controls








Mapping Page

1. Groove folder menuThis shows the midi groove folder structure. There are 3 folders, Grooves, Techniques and User. By clicking on any of these folders you can access the related midi grooves/techniques within.

2. Groove PlayerThe groove player allows you to preview any of the grooves/techniques with in the folder menu. You must first double click on a groove in order for the player to work.

3. Drag and Drop midi groove to DAWOnce you double click a groove and decide that you would like to work with it. You can use the icon to the right of the player to drag that groove to your DAW.

4. Midi Groove Loop buttonUse this button to the left of the Midi groove assign slot to set the midi groove to loop

5. Midi groove assign slotIf you wish to assign a groove to a key, double click a groove in the folder menu then click on an empty slot to assign it. Once assigned youll need to click to the right of the groove to select a key on the keyboard for it to playback. To remove a groove from a slot just double click on the slot.

6. Midi groove page arrowsUse these arrows to the far right of the Midi groove assign slot to view all the pages of midi groove assign slots.

7. Hit type name multifunction buttonThis shows the hit types name, and by clicking on the name you can load/unload that hit type from the memory.

8. Hit type key routingKey in which you would like to assign the given hit type to.

Hit Type Controls

Midi Groove Controls








Tool Page

1. Invert keyboard colourInverts the colour of the empty keys

2. Enable Chromatic groove assignmentBy activating this function it will speed up assigning grooves chromatically to the keyboard. For this function to work you must obviously make sure it is on, then click on the mapping page and manually assign the first groove to a slot. Once this is done, all you need to do is double click on each groove you wish to assign and then the system will automatically place them chromatically up the keyboard starting from the lowest assigned groove. 3. Clear midi mappingClear all midi groove mapping assignments.

4. Fade KnobsAdjust the Fade in and Fade out of the instrument. Set to 0 switches the knobs to off and just uses the instruments original programmed fade settings

5. Velocity expanderAdds an extra level of dynamics to the instrument. We do not recommend going beyond 3.

6. Mixer Data (Save/Load)Save and Load mixer settings. When saving and loading please remember to double click on the folder Factory Presets and then the Mixer folder. Keeping all your mixer settings together.

7. Mapping Data (Save/Load)Save and Load midi groove mapping settings. When saving and loading please remember to double click on the folder Factory Presets and then the Mapping folder. Keeping all your mapping settings together.

Tool Controls








What are the controls on the Multi main page?

1. Mix DownGlobally turn on Mix Down mode across all loaded instruments with in the multi

2. Round-robin reduction knobGlobally changes the round-robin amount to all instruments loaded within the multi.

3. CompressionGlobally turn on Compression across all loaded instruments with in the multi.

4. Pan knobs for the individual microphone channels (Global)Globally adjust the pan of the individual microphone channels to all or individual instruments loaded within the multi.

5. Volume faders for the individual microphone channels (Global)Globally adjust the volume of the individual microphone channels to all or individual instruments loaded within the multi.

6. Fader Group buttonThis allows you to move all 4 faders in one go.

7. Instrument Solo buttonThis allows you to solo all 4 microphones of a given instrument with in the multi

8. Volume fader group buttonBy turning this on you can move all 4 faders at one time.

9. Mute button for the individual microphone channelsGlobally mute anyone of the individual microphone channels to all or individual instruments loaded within the multi.

10. Solo button (Global)Globally solo anyone of the individual microphone channels to all or individual instruments loaded within the multi.

11. Output routing (Global)Globally adjust the output routing of the individual microphone channels to all or individual instruments loaded within the multi.

12. Load button (Global)Globally load/un-Load anyone of the individual microphone channels to all or individual instruments loaded within the multi.Multi instrument setup








13. Multi instrument setupUse this to create or adjust global and individual instrument settings within the multi. You must use the arrows either side of the display to move between master and individual instrument settings. When the display shows the word Master, this means any adjustment made to the mixer, etc will globally adjust all instruments loaded within the multi. When not on master you will can adjust individual instrument settings. (i.e. Just to note when the display says 1 this refers to midi channel 1, etc)

14. ResetResets the multi back to default settings.

15. Active buttonWhen active it allows the multi to communicate to the loaded instrument.

16. Instrument assign drop down menuClick on this drop down menu to select the instrument to load within the multi.

17. Root onSelect the starting note on the keyboard to chromatically assign the hits of the loaded instrument

Advanced Page

The advanced page gives the user access to some important features, such as round-robin reduction and reset, Velocity Stepper and Velocity Curve adjustment.

1. Groove HumanizerThis is an experimental feature that can add an extra degree of humanisation to the multi grooves. You will need to press the optimize to apply humanization text after changing this setting.

2. Velocity SensitivityUse the knob to adjust the level of velocity compression. formula = (incoming velocity+velocity_knob)/2

3. Link Velocity to CC1Press this button if you wish to control the midi grooves velocity by key sensitivity or the modwheel.








Mapping Page

1. Groove folder menuThis shows the multi midi groove folder structure. There are 3 folders, Grooves, Techniques and User. By clicking on any of these folders you can access the related midi grooves/techniques within. Due to limits in kontakts multi script capabilities we are unable to provide any groove player functionality (i.e. as per the individual instruments). The only way to hear grooves play back is by assigning them to keys on the keyboard or dragging to your DAW via the Multiscript Key Manager.

2. Optimize for current ensemble/optimize to apply humanizationClick on this text if you are setting up a multi for the first time or changing the humanisation settings. You only have to press this option once if you wish to play the instrument back with midi grooves assigned to keys. Please note you will have to press this button after assigning your grooves in order for it work correctly. Also once you press the optimize button please wait

until the display informs you all operations are complete. This can take a while depending on the size of the multi so please be patient.

3. Midi Groove Loop buttonUse this button to set the midi groove to loop

4. Midi groove assign slotIf you wish to assign a groove to a key, double click a groove in the folder menu then click on an empty slot to assign it. Once assigned youll need to click to the right of the groove to select a key on the keyboard for it to playback. To remove a groove from a slot just double click on the slot.

5. Midi groove page arrowsUse these arrows to view all the pages of midi groove assign slots.

6. Individual instrument hit type page toggle.Use this to view the hits of any loaded instrument with in the multi.

7. Load/Unload Hit buttonBy clicking on the button you can load/unload any instruments hit from the memory.








Tool Page

1. Enable Chromatic groove assignmentBy activating this function it will speed up assigning grooves chromatically to the keyboard. For this function to work you must obviously make sure it is on, then click on the mapping page and manually assign the first groove to a slot. Once this is done, all you need to do is double click on each groove you wish to assign and then the system will automatically place them chromatically up the keyboard starting from the lowest assigned groove. 2. Clear midi mappingClear all midi groove mapping assignments.

3. Key Colour RecalculationUse this to recalculate the key colour midi groove and hit mapping. Sometimes in a rare situation kontakt can get confused and the mapping colours can go out of sync. If this happens press this button.

3. Mixer Data (Save/Load)Save and Load mixer settings. When saving and loading please remember to find a safe place for all your files. Keeping all your mixer settings together.

4. Mapping Data (Save/Load)Save and Load midi groove mapping

settings. When saving and loading please remember to find a safe place for all your files. Keeping all your mapping settings together.

Multiscript Key Manager

Due to limits in Kontakts multi script we had to create an instrument script to extend its capabilities. Its main role is to provide 2 different functions.

1. To deal with the keyboard colour coding of all the individual instruments loaded with in the multi.

2. And to provide a midi groove drag and drop

option via the Multi Groove Selector. This operates the same way as the individual instruments, with one exception you cant play the grooves back. To drag a groove to your DAW you must double click on a groove then press the small icon to the right of the skip buttons to drag.








How do I assign grooves to keys

Go to the Mapping page then select and double click on a groove via the Groove folder menu. Once the groove is selected click on an empty groove slot and then assign it to a key of your choice. If you wish to chromatically assign all your grooves up the keyboard please go to the tool menu and turn on Enable Chromatic Groove Assignment (Make sure to turn this option on first before you start assigning grooves). Please note after turning the chromatic function on you must manually assign the first groove to a key. Once that is done all you need to do is double click on each groove thereafter and the system will do all the hard work!

Can I make my own multi?

Yes but only using our provided taiko drums. Please follow these steps:

1. Firstly load the World Inspire Set - Builder multi (Empty).

2 Press the INIT button and save the multi patch as a NEW file. Close and open it again.

3. After loading press the OK button.You are now ready to start building the instrument.

4. Now load all the instruments you wish to be part of the multi. After loading the instruments in to the multi you will notice that each instrument will be assigned from midi channel 1 and up (1, 2, 3, 4, etc)

5. The next step is to start linking the multi to each instrument. Go to the Multi instrument setup. The first thing it should say on the display is master. You will use this area to control global settings over all the instruments, but first we must setup each instrument before this will have any effect. Click on the arrow right of the display and notice that it switches to 1 (Midi channel 1).

6. Move the mouse down to the instrument assign drop down menu and select the instrument assigned to midi channel 1 (i.e. Wine Barrel Taiko Ens)

7. Press the Active button

8. And finally select the root key to chromatically upwards assign the instruments hits. This is done via the root on display.

You have now successfully linked your first instrument to the multi. Please follow steps 2 to

5 to link the rest of your instruments.

For example (Step 2) by clicking on the right arrow again number 2 will appear switching to midi channel 2. You will now need to select the instrument assigned to midi channel 2 etc.

Once you have assigned all your instruments you are ready to play!!








How do I add my own midi grooves to the user folder for individual instruments?

Due to the way our midi engine works you will need to place your grooves in 1 location. Please make sure you give them unique names (i.e. dont call it midi groove 1.mid etc, call it something useful like epiccat.mid)

Firstly locate your World Percussion Taiko Folder

Next place your grooves in this location:

World Percussion Taiko/Instruments/Midi Grooves/Instruments/[INSTRUMENT NAME i.e. Wine Barrel Taiko Ensemble Midi]/User

Now your midi grooves will appear in the user folder within the instruments groove folder menu.

How do I add my own midi grooves to the user folder for multi instruments?

For multi instruments you will need to place

your grooves in 2 locations. Please make sure you give them unique names (i.e. once again dont call it midi groove 1.mid etc, call it something useful like epiccat.mid)Now place your grooves in this location:

If using a mac please copy your midi files to this folder:Mac HD/Library/Application Support/Native Instruments/Kontakt 5/midi/Evolution Series/World Inspire Sets/User

If on a PC:/Users/Name of User/Documents/Native Instruments/Kontakt 5/midi/Evolution Series/World Inspire Sets/User

Now your midi grooves will appear in the user folder in the multis groove folder menu.

When playing a multi how do I know what groove Im playing?

Unlike when using an individual instrument the only way to know what groove you are playing on the keyboard is by looking at the bottom left hand corner of kontakts interface. There the midi grooves name will appear when being played.

Surround Sound

Another important feature of this library is the ability to mix in surround sound. By suppling the room close and room far microphone sets - it makes it easy to create a surround sound space. For example you could always place the room close microphone set in the front speakers and the room far in the back.

In order to set an instrument up in surround sound, you will need to make sure your version of kontakt is configured correctly. Please refer to the Kontakt reference manual for more information.








Technical Specifications

Mac OS Mac OS 10.6.8 or later Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.1Ghz or higher (8 Core for World Inspire Sets), 8GB Ram, 7200 RPM HHD or faster (non energy saving)** SSD for improved sample streaming. Interfaces: Standalone, AU, VST, RTAS (32bit)

Windows Windows 7 (Latest service pack) 32bit & 64bit Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.1Ghz/AMD equivalent or higher (8 Core for World Inspire Sets), 8GB Ram, 7200 RPM HHD or faster (non energy saving)** SSD for improved sample streaming. Sound card with ASIO drivers. Interfaces: Standalone, VST (32bit and 64bit), RTAS (32bit only)

For all systems Internet connection for product activation required (on any computer) 8GB free hard disc space for installation delivered via online download.

Note: If you find your system struggling to play back any of the instruments try adjusting the amount of round-robin loaded (Advanced Page), or even switch on Mix-Down reducing the need for 4 microphones to 2 (Mixer Page). Overall this will in-turn reduce memory usage.








The Team

Executive Producers: Anthony Ammar and Daniel LefflerEngineered by: Daniel LefflerInstruments Performed by: Ian WatsonProgrammed by: Anthony AmmarScripting by:Francesco SabatiniMidi Grooves by: Yasin YavuzInterface Design by: Sam Hayles and Anthony AmmarBox Design by: Sam HaylesLogo by: Caspian de LoozeManual layout by: Genevive Ammar

Special Thanks

Yoriko Namiki, Genevive Ammar, Jacob Ammar and to our families for their support during this long journey.

Contact

Evolution SeriesPulse Creation Productions Pty Ltd8 Osborne Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066 [email protected]

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