Svara

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Indian film orchestra

From classical roots to cinematic heights, Svara delves into the intricate beauty of traditional Indian instruments while also exploring sounds from modern filmic contexts. This collection is an homage to Indian film music, providing a wealth of textures and nuances for composers writing Bollywood-inspired scores or seeking a unique sound palette for worldbuilding soundscapes.

Highlights

• Classic Bollywood string sound.
• Unique percussion sounds and rhythms.
• Extensive articulation options.
• Ornaments and phrases played by local musicians.
• 3 legato styles.
• Short notes, slides and portamentos.
• Expressive percussion sounds with playable rhythmic patterns.
• Wide selection of traditional instruments.
• Tanpura drone instrument.
• Up to 7 mixable mic positions.

The sonic fingerprint of Indian cinema

Today, Indian film music is widely known for a distinctive fusion of classical Indian music with international influences. The violins and violas from Svara are the perfect encapsulation of this: Western instruments with articulations showcasing the techniques and ornamental phrases that breathe life into Indian film scores. Additionally, Svara contains a selection of drone, flute, and percussion instruments. Svara can be used for everything from composing fast-paced and exuberant raga melodies to underscoring melancholic scenes to creating unique sound worlds—but no matter what, it delivers the sound of Indian cinema.