Summary
Commodore 64 Sessions Deluxe is a free Kontakt instrument library that captures the unique sound of the SID chip from the Commodore 64 home computer. It offers 30 sampled patches from different C64 iterations, presented through a custom Kontakt user interface.
Features
- Free Kontakt instrument showcasing the iconic SID chip synthesis
- Collection of 30 patches sampled from three versions of the Commodore 64
- Designed as a collaboration with Bedroom Producers’ Blog and originally created for a freeware competition
- Includes a custom Kontakt UI developed by Rhythmic Robot for flexibility and sound manipulation
- Requires full version of Native Instruments Kontakt 4.2.3 or higher; not fully supported in Kontakt Player
Background and Context
The Commodore 64, a mid-1980s home computer, was known for its advanced SID audio chip, which was ahead of its time in synthesis capabilities compared to contemporaries. This sample-based instrument aims to bring the distinctive lo-fi and gritty character of the SID chip to modern producers.
Compatibility
The instrument runs within Native Instruments Kontakt sampler (version 4.2.3 or higher, including Kontakt 5). It is not intended for use with Kontakt Player beyond a limited demo mode.
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