The “Ribbon (Blumlein)” mic setup employs two vintage ribbon microphones to recreate the rich and warm sound of the Hollywood era. A tube condenser mic in Figure-Of-Eight setting was added to derive continuously adjustable stereo signal. The “Dynamic (MS)” mic setup uses a single vintage dynamic microphone to recreate the earthy sound of old rock and folk recordings from the 70s. To provide maximum sonic variety, the entire sample content was recorded using three individual stereo microphone setups which can be selected in the user interface: The “Condenser (AB)” mic setup uses two spaced condenser microphones, creating a natural and modern-sounding stereo image. Its samples originate from a carefully selected vintage Martin 00-21 steel-string guitar. SESSION GUITARIST – PICKED ACOUSTIC combines a pattern-based guitar library with a sophisticated multisample set, designed to deliver authentic sounding melodies, picking and strumming patterns for songwriting and music production. Each instrument is based on a carefully sampled 1973 Martin 00-21, played by a studio-session veteran and recorded through a mix of boutique and vintage microphones and high-end outboard gear. Perform with your pick of two powerful KONTAKT instruments: A pattern-based instrument packed with 194 authentic picking and strumming patterns, and another primed for playing or programming in your own melodies.