![]() Paintings or sculptures depicting the instrument are not available. The Syntonon was an “experimental” instrument as well as the ancestor of the cimbalom. The Syntonon was created by the great Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras, who had also established the fundamentals of music theory that we are still using today. ![]() In order to expand the geographical and historical boundaries, many rare instruments from Medieval times, the Mediterranean basin, as well as the Middle-East have been added.Īncient World is an indispensable tool for composers who are active in film, TV and video games. Additionally, almost every instrument comes with a set of inspiring looped performances. In some cases, up to thirty samples per note have been recorded.Īncient World includes eleven string instruments, eight wind instruments, and thirteen percussion instruments. For instance, the string instruments have articulations such as plucked, with and without vibrato, harmonics, plectrum, tremolo, arpeggios, glissandos, behind the bridge, slides, and more. Some of the instruments, such as the Syntonon and Copperphone, are extremely rare with only two or three existing worldwide! The multi-sampling of these beautiful instruments presents a rich array of String, Wind, and Percussion implementations.Īll of the performance techniques have been meticulously sampled. Brass dedicated his life to the research and re-creation of ancient musical instruments, using the same methods and materials which were used in ages past. Master Luthier, Nikolaos Brass’ collection of ancient Greek instruments forms the basis of Ancient World. ![]() All of the most important instruments of antiquity have been extensively sampled for the first time ever. Ancient World is an exciting journey to the origins of musical sound. Big Fish Audio and Funk/Soul Productions are proud to bring you Ancient World: Instruments of Antiquity. ![]()
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