About
Aquaalt is an enchanting, one-of-a-kind creation from master luthier Bart Hopkin. This custom-built lute features a steel bowl resonator, with the strings' vibrations directly coupled to the bowl's flat bottom. As the player plucks or bows the strings, a small amount of water in the bowl responds, causing ever-changing, dreamy resonances. With its wood and metal construction, Aquaalt has a richly acoustic, almost aqueous tonal character. The player can rock the mounted lute to keep the water moving, further enhancing Aquaalt's captivating, undulating sound. This distinctive instrument is ideal for ambient, cinematic, and experimental compositions seeking a uniquely organic, hydroacoustic quality.
What's Included
- Custom-built lute with steel bowl resonator
- Strings coupled directly to bowl's flat bottom
- Small amount of water in bowl responds to string vibrations
- Wood and metal construction with rich, acoustic tone
- Player can rock the mounted lute to manipulate the water movement
- Ideal for ambient, cinematic, and experimental music
- Sampled at 15.0 GB
- Available in WAV, Kontakt, and Ableton formats
Technical Specs
- Format
- WAVKontaktAbleton
- Sample Size
- 15 GB
- Kontakt
- Full required (.+)
- Platforms
- macOSWindows
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