The Best Of Bolder double CD ROM was released for Gigastudio in April of 2002. It consisted of choice Material from previous Bolder libraries. This volume is a continuation of converting that library into natively programmed instruments for NI Kontakt and the Apple EXS 24. Other volumes that have already been converted
‘Anatolian Mey’ contains professionally played and recorded melodies ready to take your musical experience to the next level! The Mey is a Turkish folk instrument of the wind type with a kaval type body which consists of three parts: the main body, the reed and the grip. The clips mounted to the end of the reed and can be pushed up and down on the reed and thus enabling tuning by providing one note variation in the sound. It has a total of eight melody keys with seven on top and one underneath. In detail expect to find 557 MB of raw content featuring 90 beautifully played Mey loops at 90/110/130 BPM and includes a dry version (w/o any additional e.q, compressor or reverb effects) and wet version of each, giving a total of 180 files. All loops are Key and tempo labeled for ease of use. All sounds are ready to fit straight in your tracks.
“The Gadulka” brings you the captivating sounds of the traditional Balkan string instrument, perfect for adding an authentic, folkloric touch to your productions. Known for its resonant, expressive tone, ”The Gadulka” offers a unique voice that enhances cinematic, world music, and fusion tracks with a distinctly Eastern European flavor. This collection features a range of beautifully played folklore compositions, capturing the intricate nuances and soulful qualities of the gadulka. Each performance is designed to evoke the spirit of Balkan folk traditions, adding warmth and depth to your compositions. Whether you’re producing evocative soundscapes or adding a unique texture to contemporary music, ”The Gadulka” is an essential toolkit for anyone seeking to infuse their projects with the rich, cultural heritage of this traditional instrument.
‘The Pioneers’ is a new Folk/Rock Construction Kit pack. This pack includes five foot-stomping, trio guitar strumming, Folk Construction Kits inspired by the Colorado based band, The Lumineers. You won’t find a pack like this with such a unique style and sound. Everything you need is included in this set of Construction Kits. You will receive five Kits filled with Folk/Country/Rock Drums, guitars and percussions that will add a unique warmth and candor of golk sounds. This pack has such timeless quality that you can implement into you production!
Add a little bounce and vitality to your tracks with “Irish Folk Vol 1”! This pack features 179 instrumental loops, including both percussion and melodic instrumentation with a traditional, folkish vibe. Ensemble loops are included as well as individual rhythm and melodic instrumental loops, recorded at 108bpm in the keys of C and G. This pack includes instrumental loops from the double bass, whistle, bouzouki, mandolin, acoustic guitar, violin, djembe, sticks, and shaker.
Nordic Folk Strings is a Kontakt library based on tagelharpa, the traditional three-strings instrument from Scandinavia. It’s a collaborative project with singer and tagelharpa expert Alessandra Cognetta (Omen, Hellen), who has recorded the whole source material. Nordic Folk Strings features 2 models of tagelharpa, Bass Tagelharpa and Standard Tagelharpa. The former features a darker, lower sound whereas the latter presents a more typically Vikingreminiscent tone. Both have been sampled at different time ranges, with different kind of rhythms (straight and triplets) , different tunings and tones. Rather than sampling long sustained notes, in Nordic Folk Strings we have sampled rhythmic movements, in order to preserve the raw authenticity of the tagelharpa. The movements loops are tempo synched to the DAW and can be combined creatively by using our custom scripted Rhythmic Legato and the innovative Movements Sequencer.
In the wake of the pioneering acts that took the melodic expression and harmonic language of classic folk music and applied it in a rock band setting, waves of new artists came out in the 1960s and on. Since then, the lines between folk, singer-songwriter, indie and Americana have kept blurring, but still – with its basic, to-the-point hooks and unmistakable harmonies – that ever-so distinct folk feel is still as apparent as it ever was. In this EZkeys MIDI pack, we’ve dug deep through the archives to come up with inspiration for a collection of material that doesn’t only cover the singer-songwriter- and Americana-related but also the Irish and the Celtic. Expect basic chord structures, big piano-driven hooks and backbeat-reliant rhythms – all fusing the melodic traits of folk with the power of rock. If you’re looking to write some rock songs with that apparent folk feel, this is an EZkeys MIDI pack for you.
