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Kontakt Instrument
Chordless – An Omnichord Library for Kontakt 8
Chordless is a deeply-sampled Kontakt 8 instrument built from the original 1981 Suzuki Omnichord. It combines
authentic lo-fi textures, tape-recorded samples, and a comprehensive creative toolset designed for modern
production workflows. Whether you’re after dreamy pads, lo-fi flourishes, pulsing rhythms, or experimental sound
design, Chordless brings the quirky charm of the Omnichord into a versatile modern engine.
1981 Omnichord Source
Lo-Fi Textures
Gate & Arp Engine
Kontakt 8 Only
Video Demos
Chordless – Announcement / Overview
Chordless – Review by Composing Gloves
Sample Content & Sound Design
Sample Content
- Chord Flourishes – recorded in Major, Minor, Dominant 7th, Major 7th, Minor 7th, Augmented and Diminished voicings.
- Three Velocity Layers – different flourish speeds for natural expressiveness.
- Individual Notes – play freely for melodic and harmonic writing beyond the original chord buttons.
- Chord Sustains – long sustains with optional sub-bass layering for extra weight.
- Original Omnichord Drums – authentic rhythm box samples from the 1981 hardware.
Sound Design Patches
- Custom pads, drones and atmospheric textures derived from the Omnichord’s tonal palette.
Interface & Features
Main Controls
- Filter cutoff and resonance.
- Drive for analog-style grit.
- Raum reverb for lush space.
- Choral ensemble for depth.
- Lo-fi bit and sample rate reduction.
- Full ADSR envelope shaping.
Gate Sequencer
- 32-step host-synced volume sequencer.
- Adjustable step depth for tremolo or rhythmic chopping.
- Multiple rate divisions from 1/32 up to 1/2T.
Arpeggiator
- Modes: As Played, Up, Down, Up-Down, Down-Up, Random, Chord.
- Rates: 1/4 to 1/32T with triplets included.
- Octave spread, swing and note length controls.
- Up to 32-step velocity sequencing with scaling options for expressive or locked dynamics.
Chord Detection & Display
- Built-in real-time chord recognition, displaying chord names as you play.
Keyswitches
- 12 keyswitches for articulation and performance control.
Key Details & Use Cases
Format
Kontakt 8 full version required. Not compatible with Kontakt Player.
Source
Original 1981 Suzuki Omnichord, captured in detail and enhanced with tape coloration.
Engine
Multi-page Kontakt UI: Main, Gate, Arp and Sound Design panels.
Persistence
All settings (FX, envelopes, arp, gate, keyswitches) are saved on reload.
Use cases: Lo-fi textures, cinematic scoring, ambient soundscapes and pulsing electronic
rhythms – all built from the quirky charm of the original Omnichord.
Compatibility notice: Chordless requires Kontakt 8.7.1 or newer and will not load in earlier
Kontakt versions. macOS users should confirm that their OS supports Kontakt 8.7.1 according to Native
Instruments’ current system requirements. Windows users should also verify that their system meets the same
Kontakt 8.7.1 requirements before purchase.
