Musical Sampling Hoard Picked Acoustic

Hoard Picked Acoustic is a versatile and agile legato guitar library meticulously crafted for Kontakt.

Like our Hoard Mandolin library, our goal was to create an instrument capable of handling a wide range of guitar melodies seamlessly, eliminating the necessity for keyswitching.

The Master Legato Main patch is a versatile workhorse, incorporating multiple legato articulations: Natural legato, slide to pluck (with CC slide speed control), hammer-on/off, and slide without plucking – all seamlessly switchable via velocity control. Additionally, we provided a distinctive palm-muted legato patch with its own unique flavor.

The Performance Sustains patch is equally significant, showcasing five velocity levels, including the two softest ones for palm-muted and slightly palm-muted performances, significantly broadening the range of phrasing possibilities.

To enhance the authenticity of your guitar tracks, we've included a comprehensive, yet subtle, fret noises patch, along with a room tone, breath, and movement patch - all designed to infuse character, warmth, and humanity into your compositions.

For added versatility, we've thoughtfully included tuned and doubler versions of several patches to cater to your double-tracking requirements.

lifelong journey with music began at the age of seven when his father brought home a mandolin, igniting his passion for the artform. Growing up, he and his family formed a bluegrass band, captivating audiences throughout the southeastern region.

As the years went by, Jason continued to explore different musical avenues, transitioning to electric guitar and embarking on tours with local Georgia band According To John, as well as renowned Christian artists like Third Day and Crowder.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Jason holds his family dear and acknowledges their pivotal role in his life. Supported by his remarkable wife, who stands as his rock, and with three beautiful children who share his love for the arts and the great outdoors, he expresses gratitude to God each day for their love, prayers, and unwavering support, recognizing that they are the foundation upon which his success rests.
Polyphonic sustains patch that allows you to seamlessly incorporate legato hammer-ons & pull-offs. If the next note that you play/legato-overlap is a half/whole-step up or down, it'll trigger the respective legato samples. If you need to turn off the legato momentarily, the C1 key deactivates legato whenever held.

Patches

- Master Legato Main
- Muted Legato
- Performance Sustains
- Sustains & Hammer Pull
- Harmonics
- Muted Sustains
- Guitar Percussion
- Chugs Scrapes & Slaps
- Chord Fret Noises
- Room Breath & Movement
- Tuned & Doubler variations

Features

- Agile and expressive legato acoustic guitar
- Three legato articulations activated by velocity
- Automatic down/upstroke legato
- Natural temperament
- Adjustable reverb of custom hall impulse

UPDATE INFO:

As of June 26, 2024, we've updated Hoard Mandolin with the Sustains Hammer Pull feature (originally created for our Hoard Fingerstyle library). These new patches only work in Kontakt 6.8.0 or higher.