Chronicles Miyabi
ChroniclesMiyabi
$199.00USD
Product Overview
Chronicles – Miyabi is a cinematic ensemble instrument for Native Instruments Kontakt, recorded in a world-class scoring stage and designed for expressive motion and texture.
Focused on the sounds of Japan, the instrument brings together koto, bass koto, shamisen, shakuhachi, and voice. Featuring virtuosic performances by Satsuki Odamura and Bronwyn Kirkpatrick, Chronicles – Miyabi blends traditional instrumental artistry with tempo-synced motion and performance-based articulations, introducing natural variation and expression within a cinematic framework.
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Japanese Instruments in Cinematic Motion
Chronicles – Miyabi places traditional Japanese instruments within a cinematic performance environment. Tempo-synced motion articulations provide rhythmic definition, while freely performed material preserves phrasing, breath, and expressive nuance.
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Featured Artist
Satsuki Odamura is an internationally recognized koto performer trained in traditional Japanese music, with a career spanning solo, ensemble, and contemporary works. Bronwyn Kirkpatrick is a master shakuhachi player whose performances draw from classical lineage and modern collaboration. Together, their playing shapes the sound and character of this library.
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Performance and Motion
Chronicles – Miyabi blends tempo-synced motion articulations with performance-based material drawn from multiple instruments. Motion elements provide rhythmic clarity, while the recorded performances retain the subtle timing, dynamics, and articulation inherent to each instrument.
This approach keeps rhythmic motion aligned to tempo while allowing the performances to remain expressive and natural.
Instrument Blend
The engine combines koto, bass koto, shamisen, shakuhachi, and voice within a single playable interface. These elements can be brought together to create evolving textures, melodic gestures, and cinematic underscore, reflecting both traditional character and contemporary scoring use.
Workflow
Tempo-synced motion articulations provide rhythmic structure, while performance-based and textural articulations introduce human nuance and subtle unpredictability.
Virtual Stage and Microphone Control
A virtual stage allows control over microphone perspective, giving flexibility from close and intimate sound to wider, cinematic room presence.
Kontakt Player Compatibility
Chronicles – Miyabi runs in the free Native Instruments Kontakt Player and does not require a full Kontakt license. NKS support is included for compatible hardware and software environments.
Library Size
Approximately 25.6 GB of compressed recorded material.
Interface
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Macintosh
macOS* 14, 15 and 26 (latest update)
- Intel Core i5 or Apple Silicon CPU
- 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
- 64-bit only
- Stand-alone, VST3, AU, AAX
- Supports Core Audio
Windows
Windows 10 or 11 (latest Service Pack)
- Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU
- 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
- Graphics hardware support for Direct3D 11.1 (Feature Level 11_0) or higher
- 64-bit only
- Stand-alone, VST3, AAX
- Supports ASIO and WASAPI
An internet connection is required to download, install, and activate the products in this collection. Once installed, all products can be used offline. Certain products may require additional free downloads.
*As of Kontakt 8.8, macOS 13 is no longer supported. Future updates may prevent installation below macOS 14.
Runs in the free Kontakt Player
Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) compatible
