The Aeolian Fan Harp, crafted by Dust Bowl Guitars, is a one - of - a - kind handmade instrument. Inspired by the traditional ancient Greek wind harp, it has a 12 - stringed non - fretted hollow body. Under the strings near the bridge, there's a 120mm PC fan that creates its own wind. Instead of nylon strings, it uses steel - wound strings and electric guitar pickups. When the fan is off and you pluck the strings, it sounds like a baritone electric guitar. Turn on the fan, and you'll get a rich, steady drone. The real magic happens when you bow, scrape, or gliss the strings, creating amazing cinematic sounds. Soundiron contributors John Valasis and Konstantinos Sakkas spent three months building and sampling this instrument in great detail. This nearly 14GB library offers a close stereo microphone position and a direct stereo pickup line out. With the modular FX rack full of amp and speaker simulators, multi - FX, and custom convolution reverb impulses, you can easily create your desired electric or acoustic sound. The Kontakt interface provides a set of automation - ready sound - shaping controls, giving you full creative freedom. You can control swell, attack, release, and more. There are also 20 unique sound - designed custom FX presets. The adaptable LFO system, 12 filters, customizable arpeggiator, and key and scale lock system all enhance your musical creation. The modular FX rack panel with 18 DSP effect modules and a great bank of factory presets make it easy to start. This library is for Native Instruments Kontakt 5.5 or later. The free Kontakt Player only offers a limited 'demo mode', but you can use the sample directories in other wav - compatible software.
Using the Aeolian Fan Harp is a breeze. First, power it on. If you want a baritone electric guitar - like sound, just pluck the strings with the fan off. When you turn on the fan, it will generate a continuous drone. To create more interesting sounds, you can use a bow, scrape the strings, or do a gliss. The Kontakt interface has a lot of controls. You can adjust things like swell, attack, and release to get the sound you want. There are also 20 custom FX presets that you can try out. When using the LFO system, you can select the shape, target parameter, and speed according to your preference. For the filters, you can assign modulation targets such as velocity or key position. The arpeggiator gives you control over direction, timing, and more. To start quickly, use the factory presets in the FX rack. Remember, this library is designed for Native Instruments Kontakt 5.5 or later. The free Kontakt Player has limited functionality, so it's better to use the full - version. As for maintenance, keep it in a dry and clean place. Don't expose it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you're not using it for a long time, turn it off and unplug it.
