Impact Soundworks have released Hegalong, available for $49.00.
The hegalong is a plucked wooden “boat lute” originating in the Philippines, with a bright sound that can be compared to a banjo, shamisen, or sitar. It excels in rapid strummed passages, but it can be used for soulful melodic playing, upbeat rhythms, and more. It has two strings: a melody string and a distinctive drone string that provides a natural harmony.
Our virtual version gives you the option to play as naturally and authentically as possible, as well as unique playing styles for each string to enable a more versatile keyboard-friendly approach.
Features include:
- All essential articulations, plus assorted FX for true realism
- Performed rhythm loops for convenience
- Up to 3 dynamics and up to 8 RR per articulation (including up and down strokes)
- Authentic playable range (G2-A4) on a custom-made 24-fret instrument
- Melody string options: Monophonic Mode and Polyphonic Mode
- Drone string options: Natural Mode (traditional set-pitch) and Basic Mode (keyboard instrument behavior)
Hegalong requires a a free or full version of Kontakt 7.8.1 or later.
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