Westphalen Electric Violin

• The Westphalen Electric Violin is designed for a unique sonic character, emulating the sound of an electric violin.
• It features various articulations to enhance expressiveness in compositions.
• This library requires Kontakt for use.

Product Overview

Westphalen Electric Violin offers a contemporary take on the electric violin sound, recorded by Gerhard Westphalen. This library captures the instrument's expressive qualities, making it suitable for modern scoring contexts where a unique timbre is desired.

Details

The library features a single patch that includes sustain, staccato, and true legato articulations, allowing for a range of expressive playing styles. Staccatos are recorded with three round-robins and three dynamic layers, ensuring a natural feel during performance. The true legato intervals provide smooth transitions between notes, enhancing melodic lines.

Recorded direct input (DI), the instrument retains a clean and focused sound, while included effects presets emulate popular electric violin tones used in contemporary compositions. Full control over vibrato adds further expressiveness, making it a versatile tool for composers looking to incorporate electric violin sounds into their work.