SYMPHONIC: Hammered Violin by KLANG Kontakt instrument interface

SYMPHONIC: Hammered Violin – Kontakt Violin Instrument by KLANG

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SYMPHONIC: Hammered Violin is a Kontakt instrument from KLANG, part of its SYMPHONIC orchestral range, that replaces the usual bow with piano hammers and xylophone mallets to produce a distinct violin sound.

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01Overview

KLANG's SYMPHONIC range covers familiar orchestral instruments such as violins, flutes and French horns, recorded from less conventional angles. Hammered Violin takes the violin in a different direction. Rather than drawing the strings with a bow, the sound was created by striking them with a piano hammer and a xylophone mallet. The developer also built a sequencer into the instrument, so rhythmic patterns can be played in a variety of ways.

Best for

Rhythmic string textures
Percussive violin sounds
Experimental orchestral layers
Cinematic sound design
Electronic and hybrid production

Developer: KLANG
Category: Kontakt Instruments
Requires: Kontakt
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Violin recorded with a piano hammer instead of a bow
Xylophone mallet articulation for an unusual attack
Built-in sequencer for rhythmic patterns
Part of the SYMPHONIC orchestral instrument range
Runs as a Kontakt instrument

03In depth

A Violin Sound Shaped by Percussive Strikes

The defining feature of this instrument is its sound source. Instead of the sustained, bowed tone most producers associate with violin, KLANG played the instrument with a piano hammer and a xylophone mallet. The result is a violin voice with a more percussive attack and a character that sits between string and mallet instruments.

This makes the instrument a useful alternative when you want a string sound that does not behave like a conventional section or solo violin. It suits textures where the articulation itself is part of the musical idea.

Built-In Sequencer for Rhythmic Patterns

KLANG included a sequencer so you can program rhythmic patterns directly with the instrument. The developer says this lets you play rhythms in any way you like, which is useful for building repeating figures from the hammered violin material.

Because the sequencing is part of the instrument, you can work with the rhythmic side and the timbre in one place rather than sequencing a separate part.

04Specs