Tag: Virtual Instruments

New Virtual Instrument Recreates The Sound Of The Ancient Lyre Harp

8Dio Productions has introduced Lyre, a new virtual instrument for Kontakt. The Lyre is a ancient Greek Harp, dating back to ancient Mesopotamia (2500BC). The earliest depiction of the a seven string Lyre was found in a sarcophagus in Crete (1400BC). The classical Lyre has a soundbox/resonator and extending from this are two raised arms connected… Read More New Virtual Instrument Recreates The Sound Of The Ancient Lyre Harp

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Pipe Organ For Kontakt

Aria Sounds has introduced Pipe Organ Sample Library, for Kontakt 4 and above (full version), featuring individual stops, combinations, real release sample length control as well as octave extension controls. Here’s what they have to say about the new organ sound library:

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Embertone Releases ‘Next Generation’ Fischer Viola

Virtual instrument-maker Embertone has released Fischer Viola, an advanced virtual solo viola for Kontakt 5 Player. Embertone developer Alex Davis says that Fischer Viola represents a “major leap forward”, in terms of musicality and technology. Does it live up to that promise? Check out these official audio demos and decide for yourself:

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Free HTML 5 Drum Machine For Your Web Browser

Developer Jamie Thomson let us know about the HTML 5 Drum Machine Emulator – a new browser-based drum machine, described as a ‘the most advanced in-browser drum machine available’. “I created this app with the intention that producers could compose and download drum patterns in a highly intuitive and accessible way,” says Thomson. 

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