Impact Soundworks Sitar Nation: Classical Instruments of India - Virtual Instrument, Download

If you're a music producer or composer seeking to infuse your creations with the rich, distinctive sounds of classical Indian instruments, look no further than Adorama's Sitar Nation: Classical Instruments of India - Virtual Instrument. This innovative and high-quality digital product offers an unprecedented depth of sampling for the sitar, tambura, tabla, and baya, making it the most comprehensive library of its kind ever released.

The concept for Sitar Nation was born out of a desire to provide musicians with more than just an overview of non-Western instruments. Recognizing the growing popularity of ethnic instrument libraries, we aimed to deliver a product that offers the level of detail and realism typically reserved for Western instruments like violins and pianos.

Sitar Nation is not just a collection of sounds; it's a versatile tool that allows you to control and play these beautiful instruments without relying on excessive programming. Built on 2.7GB of "unlocked" 24-bit/44.1kHz audio content, it provides eighteen main patches covering a variety of essential playing techniques for all four instruments.

The library offers multiple mic positions (close, room, and ambient) and extensive sampling for velocity and round robins, enabling you to reproduce authentic sounds or add unique flavor to your compositions with ease. It also includes a set of seventeen FX patches, expanding the core audio content into new directions with both pre-rendered offline processing and effects/programming within Kontakt.

The instruments sampled in Sitar Nation are handcrafted and performed by professional musicians. The sitar, crafted from wood seasoned for seven years, offers a range of articulations including plucking, mordents, strums, whole tone bends, glissandos, basic phrases, and tremolos. The tambura, traditionally played by an apprentice sitar player, provides a unique rhythmic base. The tabla and baya, a set of two custom-made, carefully tuned hand drums, offer a wide array of percussive strokes.

In addition to the traditional sounds, Sitar Nation also offers a variety of special FX patches, transforming the core audio content into a whole new dimension of sound. From electrifying sitar drones to semi-harmonic orchestral chime hits, these patches open up a world of creative possibilities.

Whether you're looking to create realistic solo performances or simply add a touch of ethnic flavor to your music, Sitar Nation: Classical Instruments of India - Virtual Instrument is a must-have tool for any serious musician or producer. Download it today and start exploring the rich sounds of Indian classical music.