Musical Sampling Hoard Mandolin

Hoard Mandolin is a versatile and dynamic legato mandolin library designed for Kontakt.

Performed by renowned session player and producer Jason Hoard, our goal was to develop a comprehensive mandolin library capable of delivering virtuosic performances as well as heartfelt simplicity.

The Master Legato Main patch is a true workhorse, suitable for a wide range of musical contexts. The Chicken Peck variant offers the same functionality while incorporating repetition sustains optimized for rapid and successive picking without compromising the inherent legato capabilities.

Both patches seamlessly integrate downstroke and upstroke legato picking techniques.

In addition to the performance sustains, we have included playable repetition patches with split-keyboard options, tremolos, sustained chords, carefully-crafted short chords derived from phrases, and even choked chucks; both playable and tempo-synced live grooves recorded at 90, 120, 150 & 180 BPM.

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
- Master Legato Chicken Peck
- Muted Legato Chicken Peck
- Performance Sustains
- Sustains & Hammer Pull – K6
- Playable Reps
- Playable Reps – Split Keys
- Playable Mute Reps – Split Keys
- Tremolos
- Chords Long
- Chords Tight
- Playable Chucks
- Chuck Live Grooves
- Fret Slides & Noises

Features

- Agile and expressive legato mandolin
- 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.