Dulcimer and Zither Kontakt instrument artwork by Cinesamples

Dulcimer and Zither: Kontakt Instrument by Cinesamples

Rated 5.0/5 on Plugin Boutique (5 ratings)

Dulcimer and Zither is a Kontakt instrument from Cinesamples, part of its World Series, that offers dulcimer and zither sounds for adding texture and flair to scores and compositions. It requires the free or full version of Kontakt 6.6.1 or later.

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01Overview

Cinesamples built Dulcimer and Zither for composers, with direct feedback from the film music community during development. The library is designed to be straightforward to use and sounds professionally mixed out of the box. Cinesamples says it runs without placing heavy demands on studio hardware. The samples were recorded at Firehouse Recording Studios in Pasadena, California, a room with a long history of film, TV and popular music sessions.

Best for

  • Film score texture
  • Adding flair to compositions
  • Acoustic string accents
  • Scoring for TV
  • Quick composition sketches
Developer
Cinesamples
Requires
Kontakt
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Dulcimer and zither sounds in a Kontakt instrument
  • Recorded at Firehouse Recording Studios in Pasadena, California
  • Built with feedback from the film music community
  • Professionally mixed out of the box
  • Designed to run without heavy studio hardware demands
  • Requires Kontakt 6.6.1 or later, free or full version
  • Needs at least 7 GB of free hard drive space
03In depth

Sound and Recording Background

Cinesamples says the library was recorded at Firehouse Recording Studios in Pasadena, California. The developer notes that the studio has hosted many film and TV scoring sessions, along with recordings by well-known artists.

The instruments are presented as a simple way to add texture to a score. Because the library is mixed for immediate use, it can be dropped into a arrangement without extensive processing.

Requirements and Setup

Dulcimer and Zither is a Kontakt instrument, so it requires Kontakt. The developer specifies the free or full version of Kontakt 6.6.1 or later.

Plan for at least 7 GB of free hard drive space before installing the library.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperCinesamples
TypePlugin
CategoryKontakt Instrument
RequiresKontakt
FormatsKontakt
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Dulcimer and Zither?

You need Kontakt. The developer specifies the free or full version of Kontakt 6.6.1 or later, along with at least 7 GB of free hard drive space.

What format is Dulcimer and Zither available in?

It is available in Kontakt format, as a Kontakt instrument.

Who designed Dulcimer and Zither?

Cinesamples developed the library, which the developer says was designed by composers for composers with direct feedback from the film music community.

07Developer

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