Use convolution reverb with impulse responses of hardware reverb (or record Kronos reverb tails) to approximate the Kronos spatial character.
Implement round-robin sample switching to avoid machine-gun repetition on fast notes.
Use Kontakt’s “Zone” preloading and streaming settings to balance RAM vs disk I/O.
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