Get Medieval On Your DAW

Fabula Audio, an independent developer specialising in medieval music and instruments has released Hark! which they describe as  TCG meets virtual instrument. They say that this new illuminated medieval instrument is inspired by collectible card games.A spokesperson told us, "Every preset comes with its own original illustrated card, rarity and lore. There's a richly detailed fantasy world of characters, creatures, factions and relics to explore as you play."

Here's the details direct from the company...

The sounds
Real Hurdy-Gurdy, Lute, Psaltery, Harp, medieval winds, Bowed Strings, Choir and Chapel Organ meet fantasy-inspired retro synths. Play their original tones or transform them into changing drones, ambient choir beds, plucked patterns, reversed fragments and evolving granular clouds.

Key features
    •    Granular synthesis and Slow Drift Freeze for evolving textures
    •    Three-voice Ensemble for width and movement
    •    Chord Lock for complex chords with one key
    •    Arpeggiator with strum, swing, humanise, rubato and roll
    •    Reverse, Randomise, Storm, Tape FX, ADSR, Delay and Reverb
    •    Fully editable presets that can be overwritten or saved as new sounds
    •    Animated illuminated interface with a secret puzzle that unlocks an additional card and preset

The collection
Hark! includes 40 presets. Two optional boosters add 30 presets each:
    •    Heraldic & Legendary: courtly strings, ceremonial winds and plucked patterns
    •    Curses & Beasts: Hurdy-Gurdy drones, occult textures and spectral voices
The Founder's Edition includes the instrument, both boosters, 30 MIDI phrases in all 12 keys, the Print-Quality Card Collection and an exclusive Founder's Card. Limited to the first 100 buyers, saving 22% against the combined listed value.

Compatibility
    •    Mac and Windows: AU (Mac), VST3, AAX and Standalone
    •    Linux: VST3 and Standalone
    •    No Kontakt, iLok or activation required. Works entirely offline.

Pricing and Availability:
On offer at £189.00 GBP

More information:

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