Colors Xun
ColorsXun
$39.00USD
Product Overview
World Colors – Xun is a texture-focused xun instrument for Native Instruments Kontakt, recorded in a close studio environment and centered on dark, breath-driven wind textures.
The xun originates from China and is an ancient vessel flute traditionally made from clay or ceramic. Known for its hollow tone, soft pitch definition, and earthy resonance, the instrument carries a strong sense of depth and space. In this instrument, the emphasis is on presenting the character and tonal response of the xun through a wide range of textural articulations designed for expressive play.
Product Overview
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In Use
In Use
World Colors – Xun is used for atmospheric wind textures, low-register melodic material, and subtle emotional underscore. Its enclosed tone, breath noise, and gentle pitch instability make it well suited to cues that require darkness, restraint, and ancient 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 – Xun includes a wide range of textural articulations capturing different aspects of the instrument’s personality. These performances explore breath intensity, pitch softness, tonal density, and natural instability, allowing the sound to reveal its character through the recorded material.
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 – Xun 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 591.4 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
