Colors Xiao
ColorsXiao
$39.00USD
Product Overview
World Colors – Xiao is a texture-focused xiao instrument for Native Instruments Kontakt, recorded in a close studio environment and centered on soft, breath-driven wind textures.
The xiao originates from China and is a vertical end-blown bamboo flute traditionally associated with introspective, lyrical playing. Known for its airy tone, gentle pitch movement, and quiet dynamics, the instrument lends itself naturally to subtle expression. In this instrument, the emphasis is on presenting the character and tonal response of the xiao through a wide range of textural articulations designed for expressive play.
Product Overview
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In Use
In Use
World Colors – Xiao is used for intimate wind textures, atmospheric melodic material, and expressive underscore. Its soft attack, breath noise, and restrained dynamic range make it well suited to cues that require calm, space, and understated regional color.
Interface and Performance Control
The interface provides controls for articulation setup and space. Parameters include attack, release, and reverb, allowing envelope response and spatial placement to be adjusted while preserving the natural character of the recorded performances.
Textures and Articulations
World Colors – Xiao includes a wide range of textural articulations capturing different aspects of the instrument’s personality. These performances explore variations in airflow, breath intensity, pitch inflection, and tonal softness.
Articulations are sampled across a practical playable range and are designed for expressive and textural writing.
Workflow
Articulations are designed to encourage an expressive and slightly unpredictable playing experience. Subtle variation and performance nuance are intended to push creative decisions rather than repeatable precision.
Kontakt Player Compatibility
World Colors – Xiao runs in the free Native Instruments Kontakt Player and does not require a full Kontakt license. NKS support is included for compatible hardware and software environments.
Library Size
Approximately 708.3 MB of compressed recorded material.
Macintosh
Windows
macOS* 14, 15 and 26 (latest update)
- Intel Core i5 or Apple Silicon CPU
- 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
- 64-bit only
- Stand-alone, VST3, AU, AAX
- Supports Core Audio
Windows 10 or 11 (latest Service Pack)
- Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU
- 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
- Graphics hardware support for Direct3D 11.1 (Feature Level 11_0) or higher
- 64-bit only
- Stand-alone, VST3, AAX
- Supports ASIO and WASAPI
An internet connection is required to download, install, and activate the products in this collection. Once installed, all products can be used offline. Certain products may require additional free downloads.
*As of Kontakt 8.8, macOS 13 is no longer supported. Future updates may prevent installation below macOS 14.
Runs in the free Kontakt Player
Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) compatible
