Sound, Tuning and Playing Character
The viola da gamba is a bowed string instrument with six strings. In this library the strings are tuned to D1, G1, C2, E2, A2 and D3 relative to Kontakt, giving it a range that covers low and middle register lines.
Cinesamples says the samples capture a combination of articulations and textures that suit melodies and beds, which reflects how the instrument sits in a scoring mix. The developer describes the timbre as rich and suitable for a wide range of film, TV, game and media scores.
The instrument is fretted like early guitars and lutes, with movable tied-on frets. In this library the frets extend seven semitones on each string.
