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Bowed Psaltery

Bowed Psaltery
Bowed Psaltery by Versilian Studios is Soundware (samples or presets that load into other products) for macOS and Windows.
Product
Version
1.0
At least 2 GB of RAM required
800 MB of HD space (+800 MB for installation files)
MIDI keyboard with Modwheel recommended
HD speed of 7200 RPM or higher suggested
REQUIRES FULL Kontakt 5.6.8+
Product
Version
1.0
At least 2 GB of RAM required
800 MB of HD space (+800 MB for installation files)
MIDI keyboard with Modwheel recommended
HD speed of 7200 RPM or higher suggested
REQUIRES FULL Kontakt 5.6.8+
Soundware
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Soundware
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The bowed psaltery is a 20th century re-imagining of the psaltery, a plucked zither dating as far back as ancient times. The instrument produces a high, almost glassy tone similar to other fretless zithers, and does an excellent job of standing out in any mix. With a sound reminiscent of its medieval roots, it's a sure match for any fantasy or historical track.

We have painstakingly chromatically sampled the entire range of a two-octave example with 14 total articulations ranging from the original bowed to plucked, picked, and even struck with a hammered dulcimer mallet, all with up to 8 round robins:

  • 2 NKI for FULL Kontakt 5.6.8+.
  • 912 samples.
  • Full chromatic sampling of two octave range; 'extended' range patch available as well.
  • 14 articulations, including three lengths of bowings, tremolo, picked, plucked, and hammered.
  • Two mixable mic positions.
  • 4-8 RR on shorts, 2-4 RR on longs.
  • 25 aleatoric effects.

Full Walkthrough: {See video at top of page}

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