Zither
The deal
$23.40 at Native Instruments (down from $39). This is part of their current sale - no coupon code needed, price applies automatically at checkout.
What it is
Zither is a Kontakt instrument that captures the raw, intimate character of a traditional stringed instrument, authentically recorded with pristine detail and expressive articulation. It covers everything from folk-style finger plucks and picks to harmonics, chords, and evolving atmospheric drones. Modern sound design adds a fresh, contemporary twist on top of the instrument's timeless natural profile.
Who it's for
Composers and producers working in folk, cinematic, or ambient music who need an organic stringed instrument that goes beyond basic sampling into genuinely expressive, versatile territory.
Key features
- Multiple articulations including finger-played, pluck, harmonics, chords, drones, and textured FX are all included
- Nine unique patches give you distinct tonal starting points across the full range of the instrument's character
- Over 70 creative presets are built in, covering intimate folk melodies through to complex, evolving textures
- The library runs in the free Kontakt Player (no full Kontakt required) and downloads at 1.51 GB
