向来致力于 KONTAKT 平台的俄罗斯品牌 Wavelet Audio 发布了一款新的民族库布孜音源 RUNA！

适用于从影视、预告片音乐到恐怖、民谣等许多类型。

​RUNA is designed to easily add a distinctive and rich strings to your mix, helping it stand out with its unique sound and features.

It fits well in many genres from cinematic and trailer music to horror and folk.

We carefully sampled the traditional ethnic instrument Kobyz and brought its character into the modern world. And it works!​点击展开…

RUNA 旨在轻松为你的混音增添独特而丰富的弦乐音色，凭借其独特的声音和功能帮助作品脱颖而出。

它能完美适配多种音乐类型，从影视和预告片音乐到恐怖和民谣风格。

我们精心采样了传统民族乐器 Kobyz，并将其特色带入现代世界。效果显著！

​Made For Kontakt Player

This library is licensed for use in the free Kontakt Player.

It can be used in Kontakt Player or the full retail version of Kontakt.

It requires online registration through the Native Instruments Native Access system.

This library is also fully compatible with Komplete Kontrol and all NKS Standard hardware and software by Native Instruments.​点击展开…

专为 Kontakt Player 打造

本音色库可在免费的 Kontakt Player 中使用。

兼容 Kontakt Player 及完整零售版 Kontakt。

需通过 Native Instruments 的 Native Access 系统进行在线注册。

本音色库同时完全兼容 Komplete Kontrol 及所有 Native Instruments 的 NKS 标准硬件和软件。
​Deeper Look: Details

RUNA: Elder Scoring Strings explores features designed for intuitive use and adding a distinctive, rich, and detailed sound with ease, allowing to sound different.

Improved phrase-repetition sampling techniques provide authentic and natural attacks and bow changes, for smoother, more expressive performance.

RUNA is fully playable.

We fully sampled every string, every note note, and every possible transition.​点击展开…

深入解析：细节特性

RUNA: Elder Scoring Strings 采用专为直观使用而设计的功能，轻松呈现独特、丰富且细腻的音色，打造与众不同的声音表现。

升级版的乐句重复采样技术，提供真实自然的起音与运弓变化，实现更流畅、更具表现力的演奏效果。

RUNA 具备完整可演奏性。

我们对每根琴弦、每个音符以及所有可能的过渡音都进行了完整采样。

​Harmonics is one of the most important features of Runa: Elder Scoring Strings.

After hearing the “Cyberpunk” soundtrack and this version of “Rebel Path”, we knew we had to build the instrument with these harmonics at its core.

The instrument has two keyswitches that control hard and normal flageolets.

For simplicity, we added an auto-harmonics function that activates normal harmonics automatically after a set period of time.​点击展开…

泛音是 Runa: Elder Scoring Strings 最重要的特色功能之一。

在聆听了《Cyberpunk》原声带和这个版本的《Rebel Path》之后，我们深知必须将这种泛音效果作为乐器的核心设计。

该乐器配备了两个键位切换功能，分别控制强力泛音和普通泛音。

为简化操作，我们还加入了自动泛音功能，可在设定时间后自动激活普通泛音模式。

​Having a wide range of internal effects was critical for our library.

This instrument is designed to fit not only classical orchestral music, but also modern genres.

We didn’t want to add effects just because we could. For example, you’ll see that it works well to add light saturation and cabinet to make Runa cut through the mix even more.

Or, you can destroy the sound completely with huge distortions.

There are many great possibilities.

Check the snapshots to get an idea.​点击展开…

内置丰富的效果器对我们的音色库至关重要。

这款乐器不仅适用于古典管弦乐，更能完美适配现代音乐风格。

并不是随便添加效果器。

例如，你会发现适度添加轻微的饱和度和箱体模拟能让 Runa 在混音中更加突出。

当然，你也可以使用重度失真彻底重塑音色。

这里蕴藏着无限可能。

浏览 Snapshots 即可一窥究竟。
​Sequencer with high detalisation and the functionality of MIDI drag-and-drop to DAW or computer. The sequencer has 5 patterns.

Users can load and edit sequence presets, or create their own from scratch and save them.

By default, we set one very long step, so the instrument does not actually play a rhythm.

Most sample libraries work this way. However, you can set a more active sequence.

In this case, the following settings will be very important. Restart Seq resets the sequence on a new note, starting it from the beginning.

If Instant Legato and Restart Seq are both turned off, the engine allows the current step to finish before activating the legato.

And the next step will then play the new note. This is very handy for fast rhythms.​点击展开…

具备高度细节化的音序器，支持 MIDI 拖拽至 DAW 或电脑的功能。该音序器包含 5 种节奏型。

用户可加载并编辑预设音序，或从头创建自定义音序并保存。

默认设置下，我们设定了一个超长步进值，因此乐器实际上不会演奏节奏型。

大多数采样音色库都采用这种方式工作。不过，你可以设置更活跃的音序。

此时，以下设置将至关重要，Restart Seq 会在新音符触发时重置音序，使其从头开始播放

若同时关闭 Instant Legato 和 Restart Seq，引擎会等待当前步进完成后再激活连奏。

随后下一拍才会演奏新音符。这对快速节奏型非常实用。

​We have prepared a several categories of Snapshots to speed up the workflow, simplify sound selection, and demonstrate the engine’s capabilities.

Although we sampled solo strings with pretty limited range (2 strings), we beautifully captured the tones of other instruments,

such as the double bass, cello, viola, organ, pipa, and percussion, on Kontakt with the pretty impressive results!​点击展开…

我们准备了多个分类的 Snapshots，以加快工作流程、简化音色选择，并充分展现引擎的强大功能。

尽管我们采样的独奏弦乐音域较为有限（2 弦），但通过 Kontakt 平台，我们完美捕捉了其他乐器的音色特质，

包括倍低音提琴、大提琴、中提琴、管风琴、琵琶以及打击乐，最终呈现的效果令人惊艳！

​Mic settings are fairly standard, but there are a few features worth highlighting.

First, the Tune option can extend the range, making the instrument sound more like a cello or even a double bass.

When you start panning the microphones, a slider appears that lets you add Delay, creating a much wider stereo image.​点击展开…

麦克风设置较为常规，但仍有几项特色功能值得关注：

首先，Tune 选项可扩展乐器音域，使其音色更接近大提琴甚至低音提琴。

当你开始调整麦克风声像时，界面会出现一个延迟滑块，通过调节可显著拓宽立体声声场。

​Legato.

The library offers several types of deeply sampled legato: Rebow Legato, Portamento, Fast, and Trill.

The offsets for the trill can be set in Options menu.​点击展开…

连奏。

该音色库提供多种深度采样的连奏类型：Rebow Legato、Portamento、Fast 以及 Trill。

颤音的偏移量可在选项菜单中进行设置。

​Presets window with Factory and User presets available for Sequences and FX Rack.​点击展开…

预设包含原厂预设和用户预设，适用于音序和效果器机架。

​Color Themes.

Why limit yourself to just one look?

We’ve prepared a selection of color themes so you can match the interface to your project or simply choose whatever fits your mood.

Available at release in four colors: Regular, Future Violet, Mystic White, and Brutal Red.​点击展开…

色彩主题。

何必局限于单一外观？

我们精心准备了一系列色彩主题，让你可以根据项目需求定制界面，或随心选择符合当下心情的配色。

首发提供四种配色方案：常规、未来紫、神秘白以及硬核红。

​In Runa: Elder Scoring Strings, we used our favorite sampling techniques,

such as performance sampling, rebow & attack morphing, to achieve highly realistic performances.

We applied all our experience with products such as Ashen Scoring Cello and Edda to the specifics of the new instrument.

We paid special attention to maintaining a natural dynamic balance between different bowing repetitions without over-compression.

We did a lot of experimentation with the performance sampling of legato transitions.

We also tried many variations of backing tracks to find the perfect balance between the correct bowing speed for various BPM and dynamic control.​点击展开…

在 Runa: Elder Scoring Strings 中，我们运用了最擅长的采样技术，

包括演奏采样、重新运弓和起音渐变——来实现高度真实的演奏效果。

我们将从 Ashen Scoring Cello 和 Edda 等产品积累的全部经验，都融入了这款新乐器的特性开发中。

我们特别注重在不同运弓重复演奏间保持自然的动态平衡，避免过度压缩。

针对连奏过渡的演奏采样，我们进行了大量实验测试。

同时尝试了多种伴奏轨方案，以寻找不同 BPM 下最佳运弓速度与动态控制的完美平衡点。
​Phase-alignment.

Keep in mind that we pay special attention to the phase alignment of the samples to avoid artifacts in dynamic and legato crossfades.

However, panning the mics and adding delay (to achieve an additional stereo effect) could lead to phase effects, such as volume changes, “phaser,” and “chorus.”

If you want to use delay, we recommend using the default settings (-25 ms).

We did hundreds of hours (thanks to the patience of the editors) for tests and volume rebalancing to ensure that the instrument does not have phasing issues and is balanced for 0 ms and -25 ms delay settings.

However, you can experiment with other settings to achieve a different stereo effect.​点击展开…

相位校准。

请注意，我们特别注重采样的相位校准，以避免在动态和连奏交叉淡化过程中出现伪影。

然而，调整麦克风声像定位和添加延迟（以获得额外的立体声效果）可能会导致相位效应，如音量变化、相位器效果和合唱效果。

若需使用延迟效果，我们推荐采用默认设置（-25 毫秒）。

我们进行了数百小时的测试和音量重新平衡（感谢编辑人员的耐心），确保乐器在 0 毫秒和 -25 毫秒延迟设置下均无相位问题且保持平衡。

当然，你也可以尝试其他设置以获得不同的立体声效果。
​Noise Reduction is minimal for sustains, tremolos, and attack samples.

Noise reduction is moderate for shorts and crescendo samples.

Noise reduction is strong for release samples.

Musical noises and small artifacts are left untouched.

These small artifacts are a direct result of the performance sampling approach and subjectively sound more natural.

But we understand that it’s important to keep the balance and make sure they’re not repetitive and too noisy.​点击展开…

对于持续音、颤音及起音采样，采用最小程度降噪

短音与渐强采样降噪程度中等

释音采样降噪强度高

音乐性噪音与细微伪影：保留原始状态

这些细微伪影是演奏采样技术的直接产物，主观听感上更显自然。

但我们深知需保持平衡，确保其不会重复出现或产生过多噪声。
​Limited range.

Some may find the instrument’s range quite limited. This is because the original kobyz only has two strings.

We plan to sample the Nar-Kobyz, which covers a lower range of notes.

Additionally, you can tune the instrument’s mic settings to match the desired range.

The instrument is fairly tolerant of non-extreme pitching.​点击展开…

有限的音域。

有些人可能会觉得该乐器的音域相当有限。这是因为原始的库布孜琴只有两根琴弦。

我们计划采样 Nar-Kobyz，它能覆盖更低的音域。

此外，你可以通过调整乐器的麦克风设置来匹配所需的音域范围。

该乐器对非极端音高调整具有较好的容忍度。
​The Kobyz is a popular string instrument in Central Asian countries.

In Kazakhstan, it is called the Kyl-Kobyz.

This instrument is made from a single piece of wood and has two strings: one for the melody and one for resonance.

Both the strings and the bow are typically made of horsehair.

These elements combine to create its characteristic rich sound with mesmerizing overtones.

Today, the kobyz holds a esteemed place in Kazakh orchestras and in the country’s cultural identity.

Its mystique, craftsmanship, and powerful sound symbolize centuries of nomadic heritage.​点击展开…

Kobyz 是中亚国家广受欢迎的弦乐器。

在哈萨克斯坦，它被称为 Kyl-Kobyz.。

该乐器由整块木材制成，配有两根琴弦：一根用于演奏旋律，一根用于共鸣。

琴弦和琴弓通常都由马鬃制成。

这些元素共同创造出其标志性的丰富音色和迷人的泛音。

如今，Kobyz 在哈萨克斯坦管弦乐团和该国文化认同中享有崇高地位。

其神秘特质、精湛工艺和强大音效象征着数百年的游牧传统。
​Features

The unbelievably deeply sampled flagoulets (harmonics) that make all the difference

Flexible sequencer with presets and midi drag & drop function

The FX Rack transforms this horsehair string instrument into a tool that sounds like a whole new breed

8 Articulations, Sustain (Legato + Poly), Staccato, Spiccato, Harm Short, Pizzicato, Richochet, Tremolo, Crescendo

4 Legato Types

Multiple Round Robins

Multiple dynamic layers

Flexible microphone settings (with delay function)

24-bit / 48 kHz lossless NCW format

Sequencer and FX Rack Presets

Snapshots

4 color themes​点击展开…

产品特性

令人难以置信的深度采样 flageolets（泛音），带来与众不同的音色表现

灵活的步进音序器，支持预设和 MIDI 拖放功能

效果器机架可将这款 horsehair 弦乐器转变为全新音色的创作工具

8 种演奏技法：延音（连奏+复音模式），顿弓，跳弓，泛音短音，拨奏，抛弓，颤音，渐强

4 种连奏类型

多重轮循采样

多重动态力度层

灵活的麦克风设置（含延迟功能）

24 位/48 kHz 无损 NCW 格式

音序器与效果器机架预设

快速预设快照

4 种界面色彩主题
​Requirements

Works with Free Kontakt Player

NI Kontakt 8.1.0 +

3.5 GB of hard drive space (5.5 GB of original sample material)

Compatible with hardware by Native Instruments​点击展开…

系统需求

兼容免费版 Kontakt Player

需 NI Kontakt 8.1.0 或更高版本

需要 3.5GB 硬盘空间（原始采样素材为 5.5GB）

兼容 Native Instruments 硬件设备

官方网址：

https://wavelet-audio.com/runa-elder-scoring-strings/

产品价格：

官网正价 199 美元，7 月 31 日前首发促销 159 美元，

中国区的用户请在总代理飞来音电脑音乐技术购买。​