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Arpology is an arpeggiator‑based Kontakt instrument from Sample Logic. It features over 5GB of samples — courtesy of Kontakt's lossless compression — and comprises over 550 instruments and multis. At its heart is the Step Animator, which seamlessly blends arpeggiation and step sequencing. This, combined with sequenced effect changes and remote control via MIDI or the bundled TouchOSC layout, makes Arpology an interesting new slant on automated performance.

On opening Arpology in Kontakt, there are three categories of single patches — Cinematic, Electronic and Percussive — plus multis divided into 'One Note Glories' and 'Instrument Stacks'. Having loaded a single patch it's no surprise to see the arpeggiation engine in pride of place, with a second tab reserved for effects and effect sequencing. Overall the interface is simple and inviting.

The patches are exclusively intended for clocked triggering and Arpology lacks the in‑depth editing of a traditional synth or sample player. Instead, each patch may be changed using any of the 150 preset animation patterns, which themselves can be edited. By tying this animation to a finite amount of audio material, its quality is paramount and in this, Sample Logic are fortunate to have a huge vault of high-quality 24‑bit samples to raid. The diverse selection included here includes everything from ethnic bells and plucks, ambient field recordings, percussion and synths to orchestral instruments, choirs and human beatboxes.



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