[模拟鼓机音源]Forgotten Keys FK11 Korg Rhythm 55B [KONTAKT]（4.3MB）

Team MAGNETRiXX | 30 July 2014 | 4.3 MB

Forgotten Keys FK11 Kontakt 乐器是 Korg Rhythm-55B（又名 KR-55B）模拟鼓机的近乎虚拟的再现，后者是 1982 年推出的 Rhythm-55（1979 年发布）的后续产品。两种型号的声音生成相同，但 KR-55B 的预设节奏、前奏和填充增加了一倍，并且对现有节奏模式进行了重大改造。实际上有 2 个版本的 KR-55B，节奏适合不同的地理位置（大概）。

声音

FK11 的 12 种声音与 FK10 一样来自经过精心采样的 KR-55。每种声音都经过 8 次采样，以保留播放模拟声音时的细微差别，尤其是小军鼓和通鼓，其中使用随机晶体管噪声作为声音的一部分。特别值得注意的是钹和高音钹，它们具有非常强烈的金属质感，与其他模拟机器相比更加逼真，但仍然是合成的。康佳鼓和通鼓在衰减时音调略微向下，增加了真实感，而通鼓的噪音经过过滤，增加了一种微妙的几乎是房间混响的效果。

录音时使用了 Mytek Stereo96 ADC，并非常注意实现最佳信噪比。声音为 24 位 44.1KHz wav 格式。

节奏

FK11 包含两个版本 KR-55B 的所有节奏、前奏和填充。两个型号之间的一些节奏相同，但对为 FK11 创建的所有节奏数据的分析显示，有 149 种节奏、51 种前奏和 54 种填充。这些是独特的模式，不包括两个型号相同的模式。节奏不是采样循环，而是使用 Kontakt 脚本创建的，播放时会触发单个采样声音。这样，可以轻松操纵单个声音、创建无伪影的节奏变化以及组合节奏而不会出现音量和相位问题。

在 KR-55B 上，节奏无法组合。但是，如果将 3/4 或 5/4 节奏与 4/4 节奏相结合，后者将采用前者的拍号，仅此而已。由于 FK11 可以组合节奏，因此包含一个单独的仪表控制，以便您可以复制这种效果。

摇摆

摇摆控制允许您改变节奏的感觉。默认情况下，它仅适用于 6 种爵士节奏，但可以切换以影响所有节奏。如果使用得当，它可以从可用的预设中创建一些不错的新摇摆或随机节奏。

混音器

混音器控​​件允许您以与 KR-55B 相同的方式平衡各个声音的音量，但是，可以在 FK11 中的“设置”选项卡上进行更精细的控制。

设置

设置选项卡可更好地控制 FK11 的声音和操作方式。每种声音都有音量、声像、调音和静音控制。传入的 MIDI 音符可以映射到任何节奏或声音，传出的声音可以分配给任何可用的 Kontakt 输出。随机调音和音量控制为声音增添了一点人性化元素。

The Forgotten Keys FK11 Kontakt instrument is a close virtual re-creation of the Korg Rhythm-55B (AKA KR-55B) analogue drum machine which was the 1982 follow-up to the Rhythm-55 released in 1979. The sound generation of the 2 models was identical but the KR-55B saw a doubling of preset rhythms, intros and fill-ins as well as a major overhaul to the existing rhythm patterns. There were actually 2 versions of the KR-55B with rhythms suited to different geographical locations (presumably).

Sounds

The 12 sounds of the FK11 originate from the same carefully sampled KR-55 as the FK10. Each sound was sampled 8 times to preserve the subtle differences involved in playing analogue sounds, especially the snare and toms where random transistor noise is used as part of the sound. Of particular note are the cymbal and high-hats which have a very metallic ring to them and are more realistic compared to other analogue machines yet still unmistakably synthesized. The congas and toms have a slight downward pitch as they decay adding more realism and the toms have filtered noise which adds a subtle almost room reverb effect.

A Mytek Stereo96 ADC was used for the recordings and great care was taken to achieve the best signal to noise ratio. The sounds are in 24-bit 44.1KHz wav format.

Rhythms

The FK11 includes all rhythms, intros and fill-ins from both versions of the KR-55B. Some rhythms are identical between the 2 models but analysis of all the rhythm data created for the FK11 reveals that there are 149 rhythms, 51 intros and 54 fill-ins. These are the unique patterns not including those that are the same on both models. The rhythms are not sampled loops, rather they are created using Kontakt scripting and trigger the individual sampled sounds when played. This way it is easy to manipulate individual sounds, create artifact-free tempo changes and to combine rhythms without volume and phasing problems.

Rhythms couldn’t be combined on the KR-55B as such. If you were to combine a 3/4 or 5/4 rhythm with a 4/4 rhythm however, the later would take on the time signature of the former, but that’s all. Because the FK11 can combine rhythms, a separate meter control has been included so that you can replicate this effect.

Swing

The swing control allows you to alter the feel of the rhythms. By default it only applies to the 6 jazz rhythms but can be switched to affect all rhythms. Used carefully it can create some nice new swing or shuffle rhythms from the available presets.

Mixer

The mixer controls allow you to balance the volume of individual sounds in the same way as on the KR-55B, however, finer control can be had on the Setup tab in the FK11.

Setup

The Setup tab offers greater control over how the FK11 sounds and operates. There are volume, pan, tune and mute controls for each sound. Incoming MIDI notes can be mapped to any rhythm or sound and outgoing sounds can be assigned to any available Kontakt output. Random tune and volume controls add a little human element to the sounds.

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