Kontakt 2 Power!: The Comprehensive Guide [Paperback]

David Das (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 12, 2005 | ISBN-10: 159863030X | ISBN-13: 978-1598630305 | Edition: 1

Get the most out of Kontakt 2 with the definitive guidebook! This complete book and DVD package offers musicians an unparalleled close-up view of one of the most powerful software samplers on the market. A thorough encyclopedic treatment of every button, knob, and function of Kontakt 2 is balanced with practical tutorials (from beginner to advanced) demonstrating how to create instruments from scratch using samples on the accompanying DVD. There is also a section with hands-on examples on how the sampler can be used in both a studio and a live environment.

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David Das is a composer and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. An active musician and sound designer, he received a degree in piano from the University of North Texas. He spent some years as a touring keyboardist in Nashville before migrating into the studio scene to play and produce. Das is active in a wide variety of musical fields, from film scoring to pop, rock, and jazz production to commercial and children’s music. He is originally from New Jersey...

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 1 edition (December 12, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159863030X
• ISBN-13: 978-1598630305
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,082,507 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source...., August 11, 2010

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This review is from: Kontakt 2 Power!: The Comprehensive Guide (Paperback)

..even for later versions of Kontakt. I found it to be better than any resource on the intricate workings of Kontakt. Even videos. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get the most out of a great sampler!

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Only option you have - DVD Tutorial is much better, March 21, 2006

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L. Burton "Papa B" - See all my reviews
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The Kontakt software has limited information available. While this book is very comprehensive, the best option to learn Kontakt is from the newly released tutorial DVD. It is awesome.