SOUNDIRON Bizarre Sitar - Kontakt Virtual Instrument | The Rich Sitar Soul Hidden in a Compact Body
A Deeply Sampled Mini Sitar Sound Library Designed for Kontakt
SOUNDIRON Bizarre Sitar is a sitar virtual instrument by Soundiron, designed for Native Instruments Kontakt. It includes 603 24-bit/48kHz stereo samples, totaling 1.86 GB. The core of this sound library comes from a mini sitar, only 24 inches long and originally intended as a decorative item, yet it possesses surprisingly full and rich tones. It covers plucks, multi-velocity strums, bowed articulations, and a wealth of special effect sounds, making it a highly distinctive ethnic instrument sound source.
Compared to the large size and singular tone of traditional full-sized sitar sound libraries, Bizarre Sitar achieves expressive tonal dynamics through deep sampling of this unique instrument. It features a powerful built-in Kontakt engine, offering a complete set of sound-shaping tools from LFOs and filters to modular effects, all while being lightweight and flexible.
Quick Facts Product Overview
- Brand: Soundiron
- Model: Bizarre Sitar
- Kontakt Requirement: Full version of Kontakt 5.5 or higher
- Number of Samples: 603 (24-bit/48kHz WAV)
- Installation Size: 1.86 GB
- Built-in Presets: 20 sound design FX and ambient presets
- Suitable for: Film scoring, world music production, ambient music, experimental electronic music, game sound design
Who is Bizarre Sitar for?
Soundiron Bizarre Sitar Core Technologies and Features
- Unique Mini Sitar Sound Source: Sampled from a 24-inch mini sitar with only 5 main strings and 6 sympathetic strings, yet capable of producing surprisingly full, rich, and characterful sounds.
- Rich Articulation Sampling: Includes chromatic plucks (10x RR, 5-6 velocities), multi-velocity strums (10x RR, 4-8 velocities), bowed articulations (staccato, tremolo, sustains), and special effect sounds (FX) such as mutes and scrapes.
- Real-time Strum Speed Control: Built-in "Speed" slider, mapped to the Modwheel by default, allows real-time control over strum speed, from tight and fast to slow arpeggios, achieving extremely realistic dynamic performance.
- Two Strum Tuning Modes: Offers two strum tuning modes: Fifth and Unison, recreating the Pancham-Kharaj style popularized by Ravi Shankar. The lower keyboard range produces deep drones, while the higher range features crisp, mandolin-like plucks.
- Sound Design Ambient Tones: In addition to the original instrument sounds, it includes 20 unique ambient and FX sound presets meticulously designed from the original samples, expanding creative possibilities.
- Intuitive Kontakt Control Interface: Provides comprehensive control over core parameters such as Swell, Attack, Release, Offset, Vibrato, Filter, Pitch (Coarse & Fine). All parameters are assignable to DAW automation.
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- Guarantee: This product comes with an official license key, ensuring successful activation and registration.
- Delivery: The serial number and download information will be sent via email; no physical shipment is required.
- Support: We provide basic technical assistance for installation and activation. In case of activation issues, we will help coordinate with the manufacturer for resolution.
- Warranty: License and download rights are maintained according to the manufacturer’s policy; software updates, upgrades, and version changes are subject to the manufacturer’s announcements.
- Customer Service: For questions regarding license, compatibility, or installation, please contact THINK2 customer support for immediate assistance.
Reminder: Please confirm compatibility with your operating system, DAW, and plugin formats before purchasing. Digital products are not eligible for a standard trial/return period; if you need to modify your order before activation, please contact customer service first.
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