Medieval Phrases: Lute & Theorbo is a Kontakt instrument by Sonuscore containing live-recorded lute and theorbo phrases in Natural Minor and Dorian modes. It is designed for medieval and Renaissance-style music and can be played freely or as rhythmic phrases synced to your DAW tempo.
Sonuscore's first phrase library focused on plucked instruments takes its cues from the lute and theorbo of the late medieval and Renaissance periods. The library is built from live-recorded phrases, including plucks, tremolos and trills, set in the darker tones of Natural Minor and Dorian. It is a companion to the Lyrical and Ethnic Phrases series, moving the same approach toward a more medieval sound. The phrases are meant to drive rhythm and movement, which lets them sit in a wider range of projects than purely lyrical material.
The library contains 10 lute and 5 theorbo themes. The phrases focus on rhythm, with plucks recorded with 3 round robins, tremolos and a range of trills, most recorded with 2 round robins.
Because the phrases are built around movement rather than melody alone, they can suit projects beyond period pieces. The developer points to experimental music and ambient work as possible uses.
Besides the phrases, the lute and theorbo can be played freely as individual instruments. This allows you to connect phrases or write your own melodies alongside them.
The lute is playable in arpeggios and chords, and the phrases sync to your DAW's tempo. The FX page provides a 4-band EQ, delay and reverb for shaping the sound directly inside the instrument.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Sonuscore |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Kontakt Instrument |
| Requires | Kontakt |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
The library requires Kontakt. The developer lists the full version of Native Instruments' Kontakt 6.7.1 or higher, or Steinberg's free HALion Sonic, as compatible hosts.
It is listed for Windows and macOS. The stated requirements are macOS 10.14 or higher and an Intel Core i5 processor on Windows 7 or higher, with 4GB of RAM and at least 2.5GB of free disk space.
Yes. The phrases sync to your DAW's tempo, so they stay locked to your project.
Yes. Both instruments can be played freely as individual instruments to write your own melodies.
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