Step into the rich tapestry of history with the Cinematique Instruments Lute v2, an exquisite digital rendition of the renaissance lute, now as a Kontakt instrument. This meticulously crafted plugin captures the essence of an 8-course lute, embodying the warm, resonant tones of nylon strings that once dominated the landscapes of Medieval and Renaissance music. With its roots tracing back to the Moors’ introduction to Spain, the lute has evolved from being plucked with a pick to the delicate fingerplay that defined secular music centuries ago.

Cinematique Instruments has painstakingly sampled the lute across its 13 strings, offering 3 dynamic layers and 4 round robin variations for a truly authentic and immersive experience. Each note resonates with lifelike precision, allowing musicians to explore different hand positions for varied timbres, akin to playing a real string instrument. This dynamic playing style is effortlessly controlled via modwheel, pedal, or key switch, adding unparalleled versatility to your compositions.

Further enhancing this remarkable instrument, the Lute v2 introduces parameters like flam and detune, letting users fine-tune each string's timing and tuning, while a noise trigger script authentically replicates the subtle nuances of finger scratching. The latest update simplifies operation and introduces new tools like an arpeggiator and recorder, offering both seasoned composers and newcomers a seamless creative experience.

Key Features:

• Approximately 1200 samples
• 600 MB of compressed data
• Realistic handling with course strings
• Warm nylon-string instrument
• Requires FULL Version of Kontakt 5.8.1 or higher for operation