Step back in time with the Soundiron Bentside Spinet, a meticulously crafted Kontakt Instrument that brings the hauntingly beautiful tones of the 17th-century spinet right to your digital audio workstation. Known for its compact size and rich, dark timbre, the bentside spinet was a staple in European households, offering a distinctive sound that served as a precursor to the modern piano. Its unique, harp-like shape and five-octave range make it a captivating addition to any composer’s toolkit, perfect for adding a touch of baroque elegance to your compositions.

John Valasis's expertise in sound design shines through in this virtual instrument, providing an authentic and immersive experience. Each key has been recorded in both close and far mic positions, with 8 round-robin variations to ensure a natural, lifelike performance. Adding a contemporary twist, the Bentside Spinet includes 20 ambient soundscapes and 25 custom FX presets, enabling you to craft atmospheric soundtracks that effortlessly blend the old with the new.

Whether you’re scoring a period drama or exploring new sonic territories, the Bentside Spinet offers a world of creative possibilities. Its flexible multi-layer user interface allows for intuitive control over LFOs, filters, glide, and an arpeggiator, making it both powerful and approachable for musicians of all levels.

Key Features:

• One master NKI instrument bank in open Kontakt format
• Spinet sustains, releases, key up & down SFX
• 20 Ambience patches created from the source content
• 24 bit / 48 kHz uncompressed PCM wav samples
• 25 Custom Sound-Designed FX and Ambient presets
• 1,247 Stereo WAV files
• 4.6 GB installed
• Flexible and intuitive multi-layer user interface controls, with LFO, filter, glide, and arpeggiator
• Full FX rack with convolution reverb with custom rooms, halls, chambers & FX environments

System Requirements:

• Windows 7 or higher
• Mac OSX 10.9 or higher
• Dual-Core CPU, 2 GB System Ram, SATA or SSD hard drive recommended for this library

Important Notes:

• The FULL version of Native Instruments Kontakt 5.5 or above is required to run this software.
• This software will not function in full within the FREE Kontakt Player engine and will only be available in DEMO mode.