Immerse Yourself in the World of the Celtic Harp with Etherealwinds Harp II CE
The sound of the harp has always been associated with something magical, ethereal, and deeply emotional. The Celtic harp holds a special place – an instrument that fills music with the atmosphere of ancient legends, nature, and dreams. Its ringing notes are ideally suited for folk, ethnic, ambient, and cinematic compositions.
The True Sound of the Celtic Harp in Your DAW
If you want to add the sound of a Celtic harp to your projects but don’t have the real instrument, the Etherealwinds Harp II CE plugin from Versilian Studios will be an indispensable assistant. This is a high-quality sampled library that reproduces the sound of a 34-string Iona model Celtic harp.
Versilian Studios paid special attention to the details of live performance. Every sound and vibration of the string has been recorded and integrated into a virtual instrument, ready for use in any DAW.
Sampling Details and Features
The Etherealwinds Harp II CE plugin is based on a meticulous sampling process that ensures realism and expressiveness of sound. Here are the key aspects of its implementation:
- Each of the 34 harp strings was recorded separately, providing full chromatic coverage of the instrument’s range. This allows you to play any melodies and harmonies without compromise.
- Two velocity layers are provided to convey the dynamics of performance. This allows you to vary the volume and attack of notes, reproducing both delicate plucks and more expressive strums.
- The realism of the sound is enhanced by using two round robins. This means that consecutive notes do not sound identical, which avoids the “machine gun effect” and makes the playing more natural and alive.
- In addition to the main note samples, the library contains bonus content taken from the full version of the library. This includes a selection of unique harp effects (such as string rattles, overtones) and even a few recorded vocal phrases that can add special color to your tracks.
This approach to sampling ensures that you get not just a static set of sounds, but a dynamic and realistic virtual instrument that responds to your playing nuances.
Who is this plugin for?
Etherealwinds Harp II CE is ideal for musicians, composers, and producers working in a variety of genres. It will be a great addition to create:
- Folk and ethnic music where the harp is the central element.
- Music for video games or films in the fantasy genre, historical dramas.
- Atmospheric ambient tracks and meditative music.
- Soundtracks that require a gentle but expressive acoustic element.
- Experimental compositions that combine classical instruments with modern genres.
Compatibility and Availability
The Etherealwinds Harp II CE plugin is available in the most common virtual instrument formats:
- VST (for Windows and macOS)
- AU (Audio Units) (for macOS)
It supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows operating systems, as well as macOS. This ensures wide compatibility with most modern DAWs on these platforms, including Cubase, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, GarageBand, and many others.
Thanks to its sound quality, thoughtful sampling, and accessibility, Etherealwinds Harp II CE is a valuable tool for any music production that strives to add the authentic and beautiful sound of the Celtic harp to its palette.
