Virtual Music Libraries For Professionals

Gecko is a novel instrument concept for NI Kontakt 4, which gives you the ability to quickly compose countless variations of certain instrument categories such as "Strings", "Mallets", "Environs or "Percussion" etc.

The principle of Gecko is based on the simultaneous use of up to 6 sounds - each of them can be loaded into sound slots with an excess of 20 well prepared sound sources which come from the entire Cinematique Instruments library enriched by several new sound creations.

What are the controls used for?

How does it work?

Gecko is very easy to work with. Just load one of the sound sources via the sound menu into the sound slots - you can play 6 sounds sources at the same time - and set the volume and the pan separately. Besides, you can adjust the global sound of the whole instrument by using different sorts of filters, reverb and speaker simulation. That means countless options!

For people who just like to play around, there are interesting and impressive scene variations. For those seeking inspiration from uncountable variations or who are just curious about the enormous possibilities Gecko provides, there is a "Randomize!" function which sets all parameters at random. Awesome!

• SSM Core. (Simultaneous sound matrix: 6 slots x each 20 sounds = over several thousand options mathematically speaking)
• CPU friendly (No additional loading)
• Easy and intuitive use
• Enhanced playability and programming possibilities
• Timbre switches (EQs, speaker simulation)
• Master edit knobs (Attack/ Release, Highpass/ Lowpass and Reverb)
• Separate pan and volume control
• Volume automation via midi-controller and sequencer recording
• Outstanding „Randomize " function - Leave to chance!
• Seven instrument categories
• Scenes (pre installed sound programs)

Ever played Mabuse with circades or ever heard water drops added to a thirsty man? A most interesting tool! Below there are 2 short demo tracks by the use of Complex Environs (additional lonesome CI percussion)

Metal Strings: This Gecko contains all the strings of the Cinematique Instruments Library in one patch: Autoharp, Celtic Nylon Harp, Kantele, Monochord and the newbies Hammeres Dulcimer and Guitar Harmonics! The right instrument to give your music a bright shimmer.

You get wonderful options to mix them all as you like. Maybe a notch more Kantele? Sherlock Holmes sends you his regards! Metal Strings provides a brand new feature of Gecko: A solo switch to hear each sound slot separately.

Here is a very draft music piece made only by the use of Metal Strings:

"Dracul"

Cheap Keys: Odd and headstrong! This gecko shines with an unusual and exceptional assortment of keyboard sounds such as old rhodes, cheap synthetic e-pianos or charming organ sounds - enriched by various vintage synths, lo-fi guitars and noises.

Did you know what it sounds like when you combine Grandma´s Piano, a Super Sound and a C64 Piano? Below there is a demo track by the use of Cheap Keys (additional percussion: Ocean Drum and Bongos)

" Easy"

Having said this, it is more than logical that this Gecko is best suitable for composing wonderful dark and expressive sound textures or experimental non-harmonic sound movements. Although its sound options make it a perfect match when writing score or theater music, you can exploit it for any kind of music at all.

Here are some short pieces made only by the use of Eerie Textures (and one Glitchy Rhythmer).

Odd Mallets: This is the mallet master. Rarely it has been so easy to create your own mallet sound - just like a cooking recipe: 2 pound of Marimba, a pinch of Draft Rhodes, a dash of Glockenspiel and a spoon full of Gas Bottle

Mmmmh - sounds delicious! Odd Mallets delivers a wide range of sound sources such as bells and glockenspiel, marimba, iron and weird metal, short guitar, keyboard sounds and some strange noises. And can imagine the results the randomize function will deliver!

To test Gecko we offer an limited free version here. Below there are some short draft demo tracks made only by the use of several layered Odd Mallets

Warm Pads: Warm Pads? Imagine, you´re working on the chorus of a pop song and looking for the right pad! This gecko is the right tool for you. Compose the pads exactly you expect them!

No matter if you´re looking for synthetic orchestra strings, a calm and relaxed foundation for a piano track or some melancholic movement - you get it with Warm Pads. A collection of 6 different warm and rich pads offers a wide range of application. Warm Pads provides a brand new feature of Gecko: A solo switch to play each sound slot separately!

Here is a demo track made only by the use of Warm Pads: "Transcending"

Please note the GLYTCHY RYTHMER is not included in the set and needs to be purchased seperately: 

System Requirements for Native Instruments Kontakt:

MAC
Mac OS X® X 10.5 or higher, Intel® Core™ Duo 2 GHz, 2 GB RAM
PC
Windows® XP (latest Service Pack, 32bit) / Vista® (latest Service Pack 32/64 Bit), Windows 7® (32/64 Bit),
Pentium® 4 2.4 GHz or Intel Core Duo or Athlon 64, 2 GB RAM

Supported Interfaces:
Stand-alone, VST®, Audio Units™, RTAS® (Pro Tools® 8 or higher) ASIO™, Core Audio™, DirectSound®, WASAPI™

Please note: All Cinematique Instruments products will be delivered via email and direct download. The download link willl be provided within one business day after you placed your order online.