German Spinet 1767 - Edition Germ. Nationalmuseum

• The German Spinet 1767 is a historical instrument built by Johann Heinrich Silbermann in 1767.
• It features a rich sound with "fluttering" highs and distinct impulse response.
• The spinet is housed in the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nürnberg.

Product Overview

German Spinet 1767 - Edition Germ. Nationalmuseum features one of the few surviving German spinets, crafted by Johann Heinrich Silbermann in 1767. This instrument, housed in the German National Museum, offers a rich tonal palette with vibrant highs and a clear impulse response, making it suitable for baroque compositions and historical recreations.

Details

The library captures the spinet in playable condition, providing a full sound with nuanced tonal variations. Each note is sampled in eight variations to avoid the mechanical repetition often found in digital instruments, enhancing its natural expressiveness. The instrument includes key noises for added realism, with four samples per note to capture the mechanical detail of key releases.

Recorded in the Aufseß concert hall using high-quality microphones and preamps, the samples are available at a resolution of 192 kHz/24 Bit, downsampled for various formats including Kontakt, HAlion, and EXS24. The library contains over 700 individual recordings, with presets available in both the original pitch of 413 Hz and a standard tuning of 440 Hz. This extensive sampling allows for a versatile approach to performance, making it a valuable tool for composers interested in historical instruments.