Publisher: Soundiron
Website: Soundiron Harpsichord
Format: KONTAKT (6.2.2+)
Quality: 24 bit 48 kHz stereo
Description: Harpsichord (Harpsichord) The harpsichord, a keyboard instrument from the 16th to 18th centuries, once ruled European music.
This versatile instrument was a star in both Renaissance and Baroque works, shining as both an accompanist and a soloist. Differently designed, harpsichords typically had two or more sets of strings, each producing unique sounds. The sound was amplified by the soundboard under the strings, which transmitted vibrations through the bridge. The strings were plucked with needles rather than struck with hammers, so the key could produce only one speed. Harpsichords flourished throughout Europe, with centers of production located in Italy, Flanders, France, Germany and England. These instruments varied in configuration, with different keyboard settings, foot pedals, and hand rests. Their cases were often exquisite works of art, decorated with inlays, paintings and intricate surface decoration. The plucked strings of the harpsichord produced a rich, clear sound that enriched the complex melodies of Baroque music. Almost every Baroque composer wrote for the harpsichord, whether soloist or continuo.
We sampled a prestigious 18th-century Italian Bizzi harpsichord that belonged to Claudia Ferrero, a renowned Renaissance teacher and performer in Europe. The instrument was carefully recorded to preserve the unique sonic characteristics of both the instrument and the room. Cozy studio located in the beautiful countryside of San Raffaele Cimena, Italy.
We faithfully sampled every interesting sound we could get from this instrument using two stereo microphone positions: bridge and soundboard. We captured piano and forte registers, slides, slides, percussion hits, plucks, scrapes and taps. We’ve also included a wide selection of custom effect presets and plenty of our signature ambient audio content created from raw acoustic sources to give you complete creative freedom.
Additional Information :
The Harpsichord, a keyboard sensation from the 16th to mid 18th century, once ruled European music. This versatile instrument was a star in both Renaissance and Baroque compositions, shining both as an accompanist and a soloist. We captured the piano and forte registers, glisses, slides, percussive impacts, plucks, scrapes and taps.
The Harpsichord, a keyboard sensation from the 16th to mid 18th century, once ruled European music. This versatile instrument was a star in both Renaissance and Baroque compositions, shining both as an accompanist and a soloist. Distinctive in design, harpsichords typically boast two or more sets of strings, each producing unique tones. The sound was amplified by a soundboard beneath the strings, which transmitted vibrations through a bridge. The strings were plucked with quills rather than struck with hammers, so a key could only produce one velocity. Harpsichords flourished across Europe, with production centers in Italy, Flanders, France, Germany, and England. These instruments are varied in configuration, featuring different keyboard setups, foot pedals, and hand stops. Their cases were often exquisite works of art, adorned with inlays, paintings, and intricate surface decorations. The harpsichord’s plucked strings offered a rich, clear sound that enriched the complex melodies of Baroque music. Nearly every Baroque composer wrote for the harpsichord, whether as a soloist or in continuo.
We sampled a prestigious 18th Century Italian Bizzi Harpsichord belonging to Claudia Ferrero, an acclaimed teacher and renaissance performer in Europe. The instrument has been carefully recorded in order to preserve the unique sound characteristics of both of the instrument and the room. The warm studio is based in the beautiful countryside of San Raffaele Cimena, Italy.
We’ve faithfully sampled every interesting sound we could get out of this instrument, with two stereo mic positions: Bridge and Soundboard. We captured the piano and forte registers, glisses, slides, percussive impacts, plucks, scrapes and taps. We’ve also included a wide selection of custom FX presets and plenty of our signature sound-designed ambient content, crafted from the raw acoustic source to give you complete creative freedom.
