The Harpsichord Steven Devine by Spitfire Audio

Spitfire Audio Harpsichord (performed by Steven Devine) is a meticulously sampled virtual instrument that captures the rich, detailed sound of a baroque harpsichord recorded in AIR Studios’ Lyndhurst Hall in London.
Performed by renowned harpsichordist Steven Devine, the library features a wide range of authentic registrations including multiple manual combinations and stop configurations allowing composers to recreate historically informed performances or add classic baroque flavor to modern scores.
Alongside traditional harpsichord voices, the library also includes a set of creative atmospheres and chord-based “Chordosphere” pads derived from the organic samples using Spitfire’s powerful Mercury Synth engine.
With multiple mic positions (Close, Tree, Ambient, Outrigger), you can blend tonal depth and room ambience to match your orchestral or chamber arrangements.
Harpsichord is designed to work seamlessly with other Spitfire orchestral libraries, making it a versatile choice for cinematic, historical, and classical compositions.

Specs:

• Authentic baroque harpsichord performed by Steven Devine
• 1640+ samples capturing expressive dynamics and articulation
• Multiple harpsichord registrations and manual combinations (e.g., Hi 8’, Lo 8’, 4’ stop)
• Creative Chordosphere pads and atmospheres via Mercury Synth engine
• Four mic positions: Close, Tree, Ambient, Outrigger for detailed mixing
• Designed to blend with other Spitfire orchestral libraries
• Round-robin samples for natural variation and realistic playback

Formats:

• Kontakt (full version) 5.6.8 or higher required to load the instrument (not compatible with the free Kontakt Player)
• Windows: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
• macOS: macOS 11, 12, or 13 (Intel and Apple Silicon supported)
• CPU: Quad-core processor minimum; six-core recommended
• RAM: Minimum 8 GB RAM; 16 GB+ recommended for larger orchestral projects
• Storage: ~6.6 GB disk space required during installation (~3.3 GB installed sample size)
• Fast SSD recommended for smooth sample streaming
• Kontakt instrument (VST/AU/AAX via Kontakt host)