The Gurdy Hurdy Gurdy Wheel Fiddle

• Features a fully chromatic design for drone strings and adaptive performance techniques for melody strings.
• Includes 4,449 samples with up to 8 round robins, offering dynamic performance capabilities.
• Requires the FULL version of Kontakt 5/6/7/8; not compatible with Kontakt Player.
• Offers three core mic signals: Large Condenser, Pencil, and Dynamic.
• Includes aftertouch functionality and a 'Buzzing Bridge' effect for enhanced realism.

Product Overview

The Gurdy Hurdy Gurdy Wheel Fiddle is a comprehensive sample instrument that captures the unique character of the hurdy-gurdy, also known as the wheel fiddle. It features a fully chromatic design for drone strings and incorporates various live performance techniques, making it suitable for folk and cinematic compositions.

Details

This instrument includes 4,449 samples, offering a rich palette of sounds with up to eight round robins, depending on the articulation. The three core mic signals—large condenser, pencil, and dynamic—allow for versatile mixing options, while performance dynamics can reach up to four phases, including the distinctive 'buzzing bridge' effect. The instrument also supports aftertouch functionality and features an adaptive overlay threshold for enhanced expressiveness.

Additional elements such as percussive sounds and fingernail drone slides add further depth to the performance capabilities. The meticulous attention to detail in both sampling and scripting ensures that every nuance of the hurdy-gurdy is faithfully recreated, making it an engaging tool for composers looking to explore this unique instrument.