Evolution Stratosphere - Orange Tree Samples

Evolution StratospherePreface . 6Achieving Realism. 6What's Under the Hood?. 7Installation . 9Step 1: Extract the ZIP File. 9Step 2: Activate Through Native Access . 9Step 3: Load in KONTAKT . 9KONTAKT Sample Library Organization. 10Factory Presets. 11Snapshots . 11Interface . 12Sections . 12Fretboard. 12Controls . 12Play . 13Mapping . 13Strum. 14Strumming Pattern Slot . 14Pattern Options . 14Articulation Selection . 15Strum Velocity . 16Strum String Range . 16Strum Speed . 16Chords . 17Disabled . 17Held Notes Only . 17Automatic Chords. 17User's GuidePage 2 of 37

Evolution StratosphereCustom Chords . 18Tone . 19Distortion. 19Tremolo . 19Volume . 20Wah . 20Reverb (Pedal) . 20EQ . 21Compressor . 21Chorus . 22Flanger . 22Reverb (Rack) . 23Delay . 24Amp . 24Spring Reverb . 25Cab . 26Setup . 27Guitar Pickup . 27Multitracking . 27Multitrack Humanization . 27Pick Style. 27Pick Modeling . 27Pick Position . 28Pick Noise Amount . 28Release Volume . 28Fretting Position . 28Dynamic Morphing . 28Dynamic Curve . 29Dynamic Low Limit . 29User's GuidePage 3 of 37

Evolution StratosphereDynamic High Limit . 29MIDI Guitar Mode . 29Capo Position. 29Alternate Tuning. 29Velocity To Strum Speed . 30Velocity To Strum Distance . 30Strum Velocity Decay . 30Legato Volume . 30Legato Range Up . 30Legato Range Down. 30Bend Mode . 31Bend Selection . 31Bend Range Up . 31Bend Range Down . 31Resonance Amount . 31Vibrato CC. 31Vibrato Curve . 31Vibrato Width . 32Vibrato Speed . 32Auto Fret Noise Volume . 32Dynamic Memory . 32Lock Mapping . 32Strumming Humanization . 33Strum Key Downstroke. 33Strum Key Upstroke . 33String Selection Keys . 33Chord Mode Selection Keys . 33Keyswitch Unlatch . 34Quantize Strum Pattern Keys . 34User's GuidePage 4 of 37

Evolution StratosphereLicense Agreement . 35Credits . 36Contact . 37User's GuidePage 5 of 37

Evolution StratosphereThank you for purchasing the Evolution Stratosphere sample library! This electric guitar samplelibrary features over 5.3 gigabytes (compressed to 2 GB using the lossless NCW audio format) of24-bit samples, powered by KONTAKT’s extensive scripting engine.Emulating a guitar is a complex task because there are so many articulations and techniques tocover when it comes to lead guitar playing, strumming, or chordal picking patterns. In additionto the wide collection of sampled articulations, we also used Kontakt's scripting to make certaintechniques more dynamic. For example, we used a combinations of samples and scripting togenerate slides that can be played between notes at any speed. Similarly, rather that recordingsamples of strummed chords, we included a powerful strumming pattern system that generatesrealistic strummed chords from individual samples.Many aspects are also physically modeled. This includes tonal modeling, incorporated in thepick position control, since the location of where the string is picked affects the timbre andattack of the guitar's tone. We also used modeled the motion of the guitar pick to capturefactors such as how the picking direction and string skipping changes pick noises. And speakingof pick noises, the strumming engine uses different pick noises because the strings are attackedin a different way when strumming.Legato is an important element in guitar playing, whether it's playing slides or simply fretting adifferent note without plucking it, achieving what are known as hammer-ons and pull-offs--thefirst being to an upward legato interval and the latter referring to a downward interval.Another important factor that we included is string resonance. Sometimes open strings or theirharmonics will resonate with the currently ringing note. This resonance adds additional depthand nuance to the tone of the guitar. Of course, as with many of the features in Stratosphere,the string resonance is adjustable.Lastly, Stratosphere uses custom LFO shapes to produce authentic guitar vibrato. We alsoincluded several types of vibrato, which specialize in different styles of music. The speed anddepth of the vibrato are both adjustable, giving you a lot of options when it comes to finetuning the vibrato to suit your guitar track.User's GuidePage 6 of 37

Evolution StratosphereAt its core, Evolution Stratosphere has over 10,000 samples, recorded in 24-bit at 48khz. Youget three dynamics, downstroke and upstroke pick directions (when applicable), with 2 roundrobin each. Each string was recorded individually.Because effects are a big part of guitar playing, Evolution Stratosphere comes with a robustguitar effects engine. That way it isn't reliant on an external guitar effects plugin, although youhave the option to bypass Stratosphere's own effects to use your own plugins. The includedeffects include EQ, compressor, countless types of reverb, and more. In total, you have acomplete guitar effects suite at your fingertips without external guitar effect processorsnecessary to get amazing-sounding tones.In terms of articulations, Evolution Stratosphere includes sustains, half palm mutes, full palmmutes, mutes, squeals, tapping, natural harmonics, plus special effects such as chugs, scratches,string slaps, and much more. There are also MIDI articulations for instant techniques such asgrace notes, buzz trills, slides (velocity-based and tempo-synced), octaves, and powerchords.All these articulations are available in our custom mapping system, which allows you to set howyou want the different playing techniques to be triggered. For example, you can assignarticulations to velocity ranges, MIDI CCs, or even custom latching and non-latchingkeyswitches. There's also a dynamic memory option--when enabled, unused articulations willbe automatically unloaded from memory, keeping the library as efficient and compact memorywise as possible.By emphasizing realism and playability, we want playing Evolution Stratosphere to give you thesame excitement and inspiration as playing a real electric guitar.User's GuidePage 7 of 37

Evolution StratosphereWe at Orange Tree Samples are proud of the results, and hope you enjoy this extensive electricguitar library!User's GuidePage 8 of 37

Evolution StratosphereThe first thing you need to do after downloading the ZIP file from your account on the OrangeTree Samples website is to extract Evolution Stratosphere. Both Windows and macOS cannatively extract ZIP files without requiring other software. The entire library is self-containedwithin this ZIP file, so you can always move the folder afterwards to relocate the libraryanywhere you like.After the library has been extracted, it needs to be activated using the Native Accessapplication.Run Native Access and log into your Native Instruments account, registering an account ifnecessary. Next, click the "Add a serial" button and enter your serial number for EvolutionStratosphere, which can be found in your order confirmation email as well as in your accounton the Orange Tree Samples website.Afterwards, Native Instruments will prompt you to go to the "Not installed" tab and click the"Add library" button, which lets you can browse to the library's folder. That way Native Accessknows where you've installed the library. In this case, you'll need to select the main "EvolutionStratosphere" folder.Note: If you ever move the library's folder after it's been activated, you'll need to reopen NativeAccess to update its records about where the library's folder is currently located. Afterwards,Native Access automatically relays this information to software like KONTAKT, KompleteKontrol, and Maschine.Next, launch the KONTAKT plugin or standalone application. On the left side of KONTAKT'swindow, navigate to the "Libraries" tab, which lists all the KONTAKT Player libraries you own,and find the listing for Evolution Stratosphere. After clicking on the "Instruments" button,double-click on the "Evolution Stratosphere.nki" instrument.After the instrument finishes loading, you’re ready to play Evolution Stratosphere!User's GuidePage 9 of 37

Evolution StratosphereAs your collection of KONTAKT libraries expands, it's important to keep them organized. Forexample, keep them all within a main "KONTAKT Sample Libraries" folder rather than scatteredaround your hard drive. Backing up the installation files for your sample libraries is also a goodidea, although you’ll always be able to re-download the library from your account on theOrange Tree Samples website if necessary.The next step in organizing your sample libraries is in KONTAKT itself. One of the benefits ofstoring your sample libraries all in the same place is that it makes finding them faster whenmanually loading them. For KONTAKT Player instruments such as this one, the "Libraries" planelacts as a useful shortcut to access your libraries. However, bear in mind that this section islimited to KONTAKT Player libraries only.Another convenient way to access your KONTAKT libraries is by adding them to the Quick Loadpanel. This allows you to create shortcuts to your libraries, sorted into any folder/subfolderarrangement you wish. The Quick Load panel can be quickly accessed with a single right-click inany empty area of the multi-rack (the large portion of KONTAKT's interface that displays theloaded instruments), or by clicking on the "Quickload" option available in KONTAKT's panelmenu (the icon of three small rectangles in the top

We at Orange Tree Samples are proud of the results, and hope you enjoy this extensive electric guitar library! Evolution Stratosphere User's Guide Page 9 of 37 The first thing you need to do after downloading the ZIP file from your account on the Orange Tree Samples website is to extract Evolution Stratosphere. Both Windows and macOS can natively extract ZIP files without requiring other .