Rinascimento

• Features a collection of Renaissance instruments including Cornetto, Gallichon, and Theorbo.
• Recorded with musicians from the Italian ensemble La Rossignol, enhancing authenticity.
• Designed for creating mock-ups of Renaissance music, filling a gap in sampled repertoire.
• Requires Kontakt for use.

Product Overview

Rinascimento is a comprehensive library featuring 38 meticulously sampled Renaissance and Medieval instruments, including the Cornetto, Gallichon, and Theorbo. This collection captures the essence of historical performance practice while providing modern composers with the tools to create authentic mock-ups of Renaissance music.

Details

The library includes 20 instruments with legato capabilities and features an Auto-Strummer function for lute instruments. Each instrument is recorded with close, mid, and far mic positions, allowing for a range of spatial options in your mixes. The sampling includes four round-robins for staccato and plucked instruments, ensuring a natural and varied performance. Custom scripting enhances specialized instruments like the Hurdy Gurdy and Zampogna, providing tailored controls for nuanced playability.

Collaboration with La Rossignol, a group of Italian Renaissance music specialists, ensures that the library reflects historically accurate performances. The sound is rich and intimate, making it suitable for scoring contexts that require a deep connection to the past, such as period films or historical documentaries. With a sample pool of , Rinascimento offers a wealth of sonic possibilities for composers seeking to explore the textures of Renaissance music in contemporary settings.