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Session Guitarist Picked Nylon 1.1.0 (KONTAKT)

Classical guitar. Clean, warm sound.

  • Exclusive hand-crafted classical guitar tone, conveyed with the smallest nuances
  • Create your own melodies or choose from 201 accompaniment options performed by a professional session musician
  • Simple operation with the ability to select microphone positions and professional studio effects

The original handcrafted

PICKED NYLON guitar is a unique nylon string guitar that has been transformed into an intuitive production tool. The instrument’s clear, smooth tone is ideal for a wide range of genres, from classical to electronic, as well as distinctive styles like bossa nova and flamenco. Whether you’re scoring film or pop tracks, the powerful effects and performance controls give you everything you need to get the perfect sound.

Dedication to Authenticity

The PICKED NYLON was recorded on an instrument built by master guitarist Lisa Weinzierl, using rare preamps and a carefully controlled studio environment to achieve the perfect tone. Six sought-after microphones were used to create three separate stereo systems, allowing for a wide range of sound options, from warm and organic to clean and modern.

Start creating guitar parts quickly

PICKED NYLON includes a vast library of chords, arpeggios and elegant riffs performed in a variety of styles by a top-notch session musician. The instrument’s extensive song presets can be sorted by genre for quick and easy access to the style you need. You can also record your own parts using any MIDI controller, then add details like slides, fret noises and harmonics to bring your compositions to life.

Create your own sound

With built-in sympathetic resonance, modulation wheel-controlled vibrato, algorithmic fret noises and even the sound of a real guitarist’s breath, PICKED NYLON uses advanced sampling technology to achieve a stunning level of realism. The instrument also features state-of-the-art delay, chorus, flanger and phaser effects, plus studio-grade EQ, compressor and reverb, allowing you to fine-tune your sound to sound perfect in your mix.

When Craftsmanship Meets Intuition

To create this exceptional instrument behind the rich, clear sound of PICKED NYLON, visionary luthier Lisa Weinzierl used carefully selected materials including maple and spruce, using age-old techniques inspired by traditional Cremonese luthiers like Stradivari. In this video, you’ll learn about Lisa’s philosophy behind her approach to instrument building and get an in-depth look at the process that makes her guitars so special.

Use Komplete Kontrol

Pair PICKED NYLON with a KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard for fun, easy and efficient access to the full capabilities of the instrument. With KOMPLETE KONTROL hardware, you can quickly browse patterns, customize and audition sounds, and get visual information about key ranges and articulations with the light guide.

Created by Drumasonic

PICKED NYLON was created in collaboration with drumasonic, the award-winning team behind ELECTRIC SUNBURST, ELECTRIC VINTAGE, STRUMMED ACOUSTIC, STRUMMED ACOUSTIC 2 and PICKED ACOUSTIC.

  • PICKED NYLON delivers a clean, rich guitar sound that’s perfect for a wide range of styles, including classical, jazz, and Latin.
  • Switch between melodic articulations, patterns, endings, and slides using the color-coded keyboard layout.
  • Choose from a vast library of rhythms, arpeggios, and fingerpicked patterns that cover a wide range of playing styles and genres.
  • Adjust the length, articulation, and fret placement of patterns to create exactly the style you’re looking for.
  • PICKED NYLON includes a second instrument for writing unique melodies that can be combined with a comprehensive set of patterns to create a complete guitar part.
  • PICKED NYLON contains a variety of song presets that can be browsed by genre, allowing you to find the style you’re looking for directly.
  • Discover a variety of ways to enhance your sound, including creative modulation effects, studio-grade compressors and EQs, and a range of reverbs and delays.
  • Three different microphone settings let you dial in the right tone for the perfect mix.

Changes in version 1.1.0 (2025-08-13)

Minimum required Kontakt version – 8.4.0.

Added:

  • Each pattern has an individual chord progression
  • MIDI drag and drop for chord progressions and fingerings
  • Audio preview in Song Browser
  • Full NKS 2 support

Fixed:

  • Minor bugs

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