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At a Glance
| Type | Instrument |
|---|---|
| Category | World Strings |
| Platform | WiN |
| DAW | Any |
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KOTO by TAKUMI Audio Plugins is a meticulously sampled virtual instrument that brings the traditional Japanese zither into your DAW. It delivers both 13-string and 17-string models, switchable on the fly via the MODEL control, so you can move between the classic koto voicing and the deeper, wider-range variant in seconds. Articulation is handled through keyswitches mapped across C1–A1, letting you trigger tsume sustain, finger picking, staccato, mutes, tremolo, vibrato and bends without leaving your keyboard. A HUMANIZE function adds natural variation to repeated notes, helping performances feel less mechanical and more like a real player. With its multiple playing styles and expressive control, KOTO suits film, game and ambient composers, world-music producers and anyone wanting authentic plucked-string textures in FL Studio, Ableton or Logic.