The factory instruments bundled with Kontakt have low CPU load and offer plenty of sounds you can put to use in your songs right away. This article covers the Mellotron, famous from the intro of the Beatles' "Strawberry Fields Forever." Said to be the oldest sampler, it has a distinctive lo-fi character and includes a variety of instrument sounds such as flute, strings and choir. We also show an example of programming eighth-note-based parts with Mellotron Flutes; it can be used as an accent in vocal songs and electronic tracks, making it a useful technique for DTM producers to learn.
Factory Sound Library Bundled with Kontakt
Kontakt is released by Native Instruments.
This product is positioned as a sampler,
and instruments that run inside Kontakt are released by various manufacturers.
With those instruments taking center stage, what tends to get little attention
is the factory library that comes with Kontakt.
They have low CPU load and sounds that are easy to bring into your songs,
and I think many of them are ready to use right away.
Here, over several articles, we will introduce recommended
factory Kontakt instruments that can be used effectively in songs.
Kontakt itself is explained in the article below.
The Sampled Flute Sound Famous from Beatles Songs
Here, we cover the "Mellotron," said to be the oldest sampler.
Famous from the intro of the Beatles' "Strawberry Fields Forever," this sound
has a distinctive lo-fi, grainy character,
and includes a variety of instruments such as "flute," "strings" and "choir."
It is also used as a sonic accent in modern songs,
so it's handy to have as one of your techniques.
Where to Find the Mellotron
Here we want to use the flute sound,
so we loaded "Vintage" > "Mellotron" > "Mellotron Flutes."
At this stage, the sound is already complete.
Mellotron Programming Example
Play chords based on eighth notes like this.
It seems especially well suited to vocal songs and stylish electronic music.
Be sure to give it a try.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What kind of instrument is the Mellotron?
The Mellotron is the oldest sampler and includes multiple instrument sounds such as flute, strings and choir. It is characterized by a distinctive lo-fi, grainy quality and is a historically important instrument also used in Beatles songs.
Q2. What are the benefits of Kontakt's factory instruments?
They have low CPU load and light processing, making them easy to bring into your songs. Many high-quality, ready-to-use sounds are also included, so you can produce plenty without buying anything extra.
Q3. What genres are Mellotron Flutes suited to?
They suit vocal songs and stylish electronic music and are effective as a sonic accent. Playing chords based on eighth notes adds a distinctive atmosphere to a song.
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