Description

Jouhikko Tagelharpa is a virtual instrument that unleashes the spirit of the North. It works on the FREE Kontakt Player, as well as on the full Kontakt (version 8.0 or above). Video walkthrough shows how to install and use, step by step, and there is a written guide at the bottom.

For previous Jouhikko owners (version number below 2.0.0), send an email to hello@frostwaveaudio.com to get a coupon. With the coupon, you can upgrade to the new version for $19!

Video walkthrough:

Music demo:

It is based on a jouhikko, a traditional Finnish bowed lyre. The recorded jouhikko had three horsehair strings, which is the traditional way.

One essential part of Jouhikko Tagelharpa is the drone, a note that is played with the melody. The drone note and the instrument can be tuned separately, so almost any tuning can work with the instrument.

The instrument features the rebowing, or repeating the last played note. Using the rebowing, it is easy to create rhythm for your playing.

The vibrato can be controlled with aftertouch/channel pressure, so it’s easy to handle while playing.

We recorded long notes, staccato, spiccato, pizzicato, and tremolo, and then expanded these notes to cover lower and higher notes. Legato, portamento, and vibrato were added via script.

Jouhikko Tagelharpa has NKS 2 support.

Other Finnish names for the instrument are jouhikannel or jouhikantele. Very similar instruments include tagelharpa, talharpa, stråkharpa, hiiu kannel, crwth, and gue.

Size: 597 MB
Sample specs: 96 kHz, 24 bit
System requirements: Free Kontakt Player or Kontakt version 8.0.0 and higher.

Installation (video walkthrough above):

1. Download and install Native Access.

2. Download and install Kontakt Player, or Kontakt version 8.0.0 or higher, using Native Access.

3. Insert your serial number/license key for Jouhikko Tagelharpa in Native Access (Add Serial)

4. Download and install Jouhikko Tagelharpa using Native Access.

5. Open Kontakt Player or Kontakt on your DAW (Cubase, Reaper, etc.)

6. Open Jouhikko Tagelharpa under the Library tab.

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