About
The Zitherette by Soundiron is a captivating 8-string fretless zither, capturing the rich, resonant tones of this ancient stringed instrument. Recorded in meticulous detail, this sample library offers a smooth, dark timbre with a clean, biting attack and long, natural decay. At its softest, the Zitherette has a pristine, harp-like quality, while the hardest notes exhibit a pronounced twang and deep bend at the attack. Composers and producers can leverage the Zitherette's versatility, from its delicate, ethereal textures to its gritty, expressive plucks, making it a compelling addition to any cinematic, world music, or experimental palette.
What's Included
- 3.0 GB sample library
- Recorded at 48 kHz
- Supports WAV, Kontakt, PLAY, and Ableton formats
- Pristine, harp-like tones at softer dynamics
- Expressive, twangy pluck articulation
- Long, natural decay
- Versatile for cinematic, world, and experimental music
- Hand-held 12 x 20 inch zither instrument
- Fretless design for expressive playing
- Captures the resonant tones of this ancient stringed instrument
- Close, dry recording for maximum control
- Broad dynamic range from delicate to gritty
Technical Specs
- Format
- WAVKontaktPLAYAbleton
- Sample Size
- 3 GB
- Sample Rate
- 48kHz
- Kontakt
- Full required (5.5+)
- Platforms
- macOSWindows
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