Native Instruments SESSION GUITARIST – PICKED ACOUSTIC Kontakt Library

A Vintage Steel-String Acoustic for Kontakt

Native Instruments SESSION GUITARIST – PICKED ACOUSTIC brings the character of a carefully sampled 1973 Martin 00-21 into Kontakt. The instrument combines a pattern-based acoustic guitar with a separate melody instrument, giving you two different approaches for building realistic guitar performances.

The pattern instrument provides 194 picking and strumming patterns, while the separate melody instrument lets you play or program your own parts. Native Instruments lists 37 songs within the pattern content, with each song providing related performance material for building cohesive arrangements.

Two Instruments for Patterns and Melodies

PICKED ACOUSTIC includes two KONTAKT instruments:

Pattern Instrument
Trigger picking rhythms, arpeggios and strumming performances in real time. Patterns can stay synchronized with your host project and can be used as a fast starting point for songwriting and production.

Melody Instrument
Play or program individual guitar parts using articulations including open, muted, flageolet/harmonic and tremolo playing. The official documentation also describes performance techniques such as slides, fret noise, hammer-ons and pull-offs.

Three Microphone Setups

The sampled Martin 00-21 was recorded through three different stereo microphone setups, each designed to provide a different tonal perspective:

• Condenser (AB) — a natural, modern stereo sound.
• Dynamic (MS) — a more vintage-oriented character with adjustable stereo width.
• Ribbon (Blumlein) — a richer, warmer vintage tone.

Shape Your Acoustic Guitar Tone

Beyond microphone selection, PICKED ACOUSTIC includes stereo width control, doubling and a built-in effects section. Native Instruments lists processing options including delay, plate reverb, chorus, vintage compression and tape saturation.

MIDI Drag and Drop

The current version also supports MIDI drag and drop, allowing you to move generated or selected performance material into your DAW for additional editing and arrangement.

At a Glance

The specifications above reflect the current official Native Instruments product page.

Who Is It For?

PICKED ACOUSTIC is a strong fit for:

• Singer-songwriter productions
• Folk and indie music
• Pop productions
• Film and TV music
• Acoustic demos
• Commercial and jingle work
• Producers who need quick acoustic guitar patterns
• Composers who want both rhythmic patterns and playable melodies

Its main advantage is the combination of ready-to-play guitar patterns and a dedicated melodic instrument, allowing both elements to be used within the same production.

Product FAQ

What guitar was sampled for PICKED ACOUSTIC?

The library is based on a carefully sampled 1973 Martin 00-21 steel-string acoustic guitar.

How many patterns are included?

It includes 194 picking and strumming patterns.

How many songs are included?

Native Instruments lists 37 songs.

Does it include a melody instrument?

Yes. A separate KONTAKT instrument is included for playing or programming your own melodies.

What articulations are available?

The melody instrument includes open, muted, flageolet/harmonic and tremolo articulations, with additional performance techniques described in the official documentation.

How many microphone setups are available?

There are three stereo microphone setups: Condenser (AB), Dynamic (MS) and Ribbon (Blumlein).

Does it support MIDI drag and drop?

Yes. The current product version includes MIDI drag-and-drop functionality.

Does it work with the free Kontakt Player?

Yes. The current official requirement is KONTAKT PLAYER 7.6 or later, or KONTAKT 7.6 or later.