Soundiron has introduced the latest Hopkin Instrumentarium series Kontakt library in collaboration with Bart Hopkin. 2+2+1 brings the sounds of a 14-string zither featuring multiple bridges that divide each string into three segments.
Two of these segments are longer, producing a lower-octave tone, while the shorter segment, half the length of the others, resonates in the octave above. When you pluck any segment, sympathetic vibrations occur across all three segments, amplifying the instrument’s unique sound. These vibrations, combined with the way the bridges drive the soundboard, create a warm, woody, and resonant acoustic timbre.
The unison and octave relationships between the segments generate shared resonances whenever one is plucked, while the natural imperfections in tuning produce subtle chorusing effects. This interplay of harmonics results in a distinctive tonal quality.
Hopkin Instrumentarium: 2+2+1 features
- Experimental Zither pluck and gliss articulations in two mic positions: Close, Contact Mics.
- 20 ambient pads and evolving drones created from the source content.
- 21 Powerful Kontakt .nki instrument presets.
- 5,544 stereo samples in unlocked .WAV format.
- 10.5 GB Installed.
Available for the full version of Kontakt 6.2.2 or higher, the sample library is on sale for the intro price of $29 USD until February 6th, 2025 (regular $39 USD).
More information: Soundiron