Articulation maps producing background rumble when Kontakt 6/7 is used

Sigyn · 2024-06-07T15:48:03+00:00

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I have recently bought the 8DIO Majestica Ultra orchestral library for Kontakt.

In order to test the library, in Nuendo, DP11 and Studio One - the DAWs where I preferably wish to use it - I have created a very simple project featuring a rack instrument with an instance of Kontakt 7 (fully licensed).

The instance is in se a multi, featuring, for testing's sake, the following two instruments:

8DIO Majestica Pro Low Winds - Main
NI Symphony Series Woodwinds Ensemble - Bassoons

The problem I encounter with this test case in all the abovementioned DAWs is:

When I make no use of articulation maps, both instruments work as expected
When I do make use of articulation maps, only the Majestica Pro instrument produces a very perceivable background rumble, together with the normal MIDI-generated sound; if I then disable the articulation map, everything goes back to normal

Please refer to the attached mixdown export files in order to hear the results of my testing yourself.

I really hope someone can identify where the technical problem resides (DAW? Kontakt? The library itself?), find a technical explanation and eventually a feasible solution/workaround (if any exists) for this issue.

Mixdown.zip

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Ralf_NI

I had the same problem in Cubase 12, caused by an error in my expression map. There was a note in there that was in the playable range. Expression must always be outside the playable range.

Sigyn

Thanks for your reply.

I always use C-2 as root note for my expression maps, which normally should be out of any library playable range. I then map the slot to the keyswitch indicated by the library instrument (in 8DIO Majestica High Winds case it's C0 for its default articulation).

What I notice now is that, in Kontakt, the library extends its playable range from C-2 to C-8 included! This is probably causing the issue, as you explained.

Is there a way to limit this range manually or to disable the MIDI messages associated with the expression map being played?

Sigyn

QUOTE: "What I notice now is that, in Kontakt, the library extends its playable range from C-2 to C-8 included!"

I indicated C-8, but I meant to say C8. 🙂

Ralf_NI

You can change the play area. To do this, click on the tool symbol, then Instrument Option, then restrict the key range. It is only saved temporarily.

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