ĐÀN TRAHN

CLASSIC SERIES 'AU' on MacOS ISSUE:

Classic Series libraries were developed between 2013-2015 and come as VSTi, AU, and Kontakt Instrument (.nki) format. The Audio Units version cannot be updated anymore, and is thus NOT compatible with MacOS Catalina or Later. Please do not purchase for use on MacOS unless:

 

     a.) You are permanently on a version earlier than MacOS Catalina,

     b.) You have the full (paid) version of Kontakt (not "Player") and plan to use that version only, or

     c.) You are willing to use a beta SFZ format port of the library (available on request*).

 

*To request the SFZ version, please note it in the comments field when purchasing as normal!

WALKTHROUGH

PRODUCT INFO

The Dan Tranh is a traditional zither originating from Vietnam. 16-17 metal strings run the length of the Dan Tranh with bridges under each.

In traditional performance on this instrument, one hand plucks the strings on one side of these bridges using plectrums (finger-picks) and the other hand bends the pitches of the notes as desired on the other side of the bridges. This allows an incredibly dynamic and unique performance which is very hard to sample and replicate.

This is a detailed, mono sampling of the instrument with a number of idiomatic and western techniques.

KEY STATS

VSTi/AU; Kontakt FULL 4.2.4+ Optional (?)

 

792 Mono Samples (?)

 

1.0 GB of HDD space

(+470 MB for installation files)

 

HDD of 7200+ RPM or SSD recommended

$20.00

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DEMOS

BEHIND-THE-SCENES

SAMUEL "CAMOSHARK" HEBERT

The guiding principle we followed while making this instrument was a careful balance of playability and realism. While we tried hard to cater to the modern composer with more advanced techniques, we also had serious technical considerations we wanted to make clear about the instrument idiomatically, not just make a pad of unrealistic sounds.

 

Ultimately the lessons learned making this library formed the foundations of the Nouveau and Artist series, our current efforts, as well as set the bar pretty high for the years to come. We're proud of this instrument and we hope you enjoy it too!

GUI

ARTICULATIONS / PATCHES

Dan Tranh

  • Dan Tranh - Standard Plucks (4vl)
  • Dan Tranh - Muted Plucks
  • Dan Tranh - Effects
  • Dan Tranh - Glissandi/slides (3vl)
  • Dan Tranh - True Vibrato (3vl)
  • Dan Tranh - Tremolo (2rr)

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