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Nyckelharpas

Nyckelharpas

by Soniccouture

This Scandinavian keyed strings instrument from Soniccouture features two different harpa, dating back to the middle ages.

$149.00

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NYCKELHARPAS Audio demos

SCANDINAVIAN KEYED STRINGS

  • The delicate sound of the Nyckelharpa, recorded in exceptional detail
  • Features two harpa instruments: Viola and cello
  • 4 GB KONTAKT library

THE NYCKELHARPA: FAMILIAR, YET DIFFERENT

Dating from the middle ages, Nyckelharpa translates as ‘keyed fiddle’ in Swedish. The pitch of the notes is altered by pressing a wooden key, which frets the string. There are also 12 sympathetic strings, adding resonance, volume, and zing to the sound. Soniccouture’s Nyckelharpa features two different harpas: the standard viola pitch instruments, and an 'octavharpa', a cello tuned model. A range of detailed controls makes the Nyckelharpa an extremely flexible instrument and sound design tool.

Nyckelharpas at a glance

Product type: KONTAKT instrument
For use with: Free KONTAKT PLAYER or KONTAKT
Download size: 4.2 GB
System requirements: Free KONTAKT PLAYER or KONTAKT. Please also see the KONTAKT PLAYER system requirements and the KONTAKT PLAYER FAQ.

SONICCOUTURE

Soniccouture develop virtual instruments and sample libraries for composers and producers. They have been working in close partnership with Native Instruments and the KONTAKT platform since 2005 to change the way sampled instruments are regarded by musicians.

Combining unprecedented levels of detail with organic performance programming, groundbreaking instruments like Pan Drums and Balinese Gamelan quickly established Soniccouture as one of the most original and innovative instrument developers. Today, with a wide catalogue of instruments already available, Soniccouture continue to explore the limits of what is possible with sampling.

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