CINEMATIQUE
INSTRUMENTS
UNIQUE INSTRUMENTS FOR MODERN MUSIC
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THE 3 STRINGED DULCIMER
The Mountain Dulcimer is a high-quality three-string wooden stringed instrument which produces a soft and melodic drone, also known as a bourdon tone. It is well known for its use in compositions by Thomas Newman, such as American Beauty.
We focused on capturing the Mountain Dulcimer in a variety of articulations. One can play the mountain dulcimer with fingers - but we have also played it with a Piano Hammer, Plec and Mallets.
The metal wire strings produce a bright sound that lends itself to delicate strumming. Known for its drone, or bourdon, effect, the mountain dulcimer is considered an authentic piece of musical Americana. Nevertheless, it was also modernized and used in different music genres.
Please note. Kontakt 5 or higher full version is required.
INSTRUMENT VIEW
WALKTHROUGH MOUNTAIN DULCIMER
Review by Virtual Orchestration
CONTENT
Organic Sound
We mainly focused on capturing the notes in a very realistic and organic way. All main articulations were recorded with a cool condenser in four times round robins and 2-3 velocity layers.
5 Articulations
- Finger
- Hammer
- Plectrum
- Mallet
- Unison
Glissando Feature
The given glissando mode is unique and perfectly fits the sound of a Mountain Dulcimer.
Tremolo Feature
Once activated, you can easily play true tremolo controllable by the mod-wheel.
Strumming Engine
A very realistic strumming engine that perfectly simulates the velvety and shimmering strumming of the Mountain Dulcimer. It is a unique feature with a Strumming Speed Slider that mimics the speed of the hand and drone option.
