Wheel Of Fortune
Key Features
- Dual-layer engine with 65 sound sources per layer, derived from 130 resampled H.G. Fortune synthesizer presets
- Four unique noise-like effects for adding atmospheric texture and grit to patches
- Random function for shuffling sound selections between layers, encouraging experimental sound design
- Per-layer modulation of LP Cutoff, Volume, and Pan for precise tonal control
- Built-in effects chain: Flanger, Stereo, Lo-Fi, Delay, and Reverb
- 60 presets plus INIT patch, with 134 high-quality NCW samples (24-bit/48kHz, 582 MB uncompressed)
- Very light on RAM and CPU usage, suitable for low-resource systems
Description
Wheel Of Fortune is a free Kontakt library by Artvera, built as a tribute to the legendary freeware developer H.G. Fortune (Gunter Hager, 1954-2014). It delivers ambient and atmospheric pads crafted from 130 recorded presets originally made with Fortune's own synthesizers.
Each of the two layers offers 65 unique sound sources, reworked from the original recordings into entirely new textures. Four additional noise-like effects add grit and atmosphere, while a random function shuffles selections between layers for unpredictable results.
Per-layer modulation of LP Cutoff, Volume, and Pan gives precise tonal shaping. The built-in effects chain includes Flanger, Stereo widening, Lo-Fi degradation, Delay, and Reverb for further sculpting.
The library ships with 60 presets (plus one INIT patch) and 134 NCW samples recorded at 24-bit/48kHz. Despite the generous sample count, it is exceptionally light on RAM and CPU, making it practical for producers working on modest hardware.
Wheel Of Fortune is well suited for ambient, cinematic, and electronic music production. It excels at evolving pads, granular textures, and atmospheric soundscapes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What version of Kontakt does Wheel Of Fortune require?
Wheel Of Fortune requires the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt 5.8.1 or higher. It will run in demo mode (15-minute time limit) in the free Kontakt Player.
Is Wheel Of Fortune compatible with the free Kontakt Player?
It loads in the free Kontakt Player but runs in demo mode only, which limits playback to 15 minutes per session. For unrestricted use, you need the full paid version of Kontakt.
How do I install Wheel Of Fortune?
Download the ZIP file, extract it to your Kontakt libraries folder, then open Kontakt and use the Files browser or Add Library function to locate the extracted folder. No registration or serial number is required.
How much disk space does Wheel Of Fortune need?
The download is approximately 604 MB. The installed library with all 134 NCW samples takes about 620 MB of disk space.
What kind of music is Wheel Of Fortune best suited for?
Wheel Of Fortune excels at ambient, atmospheric, and cinematic music. Its evolving pads, granular textures, and noise effects make it ideal for soundscapes, film scoring, and electronic genres that rely on textural depth.
