Immerse yourself in the ancient world with Ancient Greek Percussion by Soundiron, a collection of six deeply sampled hand percussion instruments. This Kontakt library brings the evocative sounds of classical Greece to your modern productions. Capturing the essence of ancient craftsmanship, it delivers unparalleled authenticity and flexibility for cinematic scoring, world music, and experimental sound design.

Key Features of Ancient Greek Percussion:

• Six Authentic Instruments: Crotalum, Kymbalon, Sistrum, 15-inch Tympanon, 22-inch Tympanon, and Tympanon Zill, each handcrafted by master instrument maker Panagiotis Stefos.
• Deep Sampling: Up to 12 round-robins and 10 dynamic velocities per articulation for realistic playability.
• High-Quality Recording: Close and overhead microphone positions captured by producer John Valasis for a rich, immersive sound.
• Flexible Sound Design: 20 sound-designed ambiences and 20 custom FX presets provide endless creative possibilities.
• Advanced Kontakt Scripting: Features an adaptable LFO system, arpeggiator, key and scale lock, articulation switching, and layering.
• Extensive Effects Rack: 18 DSP effects, including convolution reverb with 99 acoustic spaces and 40 unique FX impulses.
• High-Resolution Audio: 4,092 24-bit/48kHz stereo samples for pristine clarity.

Example Use Cases of Ancient Greek Percussion:

• Film & Game Scoring: Add historical authenticity to period dramas, epic adventures, or fantasy worlds.
• World & Ethnic Music: Expand your palette with rare, ancient percussion sounds for global music production.
• Experimental Sound Design: Craft unique textures and atmospheric effects with processed ambiences and custom FX.
• Live Performance: Play in real-time with responsive articulations and scale locking for intuitive musical expression.
• Educational & Historical Projects: Ideal for musicologists, archaeologists, and educators exploring the soundscape of antiquity.

Why Choose Ancient Greek Percussion?

Bridging the gap between history and modern music production, Ancient Greek Percussion is an essential tool for any composer seeking authenticity and depth. With its unparalleled realism, flexibility, and cinematic potential, this library offers a gateway to the past - ready to be shaped into the soundtracks of today.