Etherealwinds Harp II CE
Key Features
- 34-string Iona Celtic harp recorded for a stereo sampled library.
- Normal sustained harp patch for playable melodic parts.
- Chromatic stereo sampling with two velocity layers and two round robins.
- Raw voice phrases plus harp effects and glissandi.
- Primarily distributed in SFZ format for an SFZ-compatible player.
- 255 samples and about 400 MB drive space plus 200 MB installation files.
- Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license permits commercial and non-commercial use.
Description
Etherealwinds Harp II: Community Edition is a free stereo sampled 34-string Iona Celtic harp library from Versilian Studios. The reduced edition includes a normal sustained harp patch plus raw voice phrases and harp effects/glissandi, giving composers both a playable core sound and a few extra texture sources.
The library is primarily supplied in SFZ format and includes chromatic stereo sampling, two velocity layers, and two round robins. Versilian Studios lists 255 samples, about 400 MB of hard-drive space plus 200 MB for installation files, and recommends a 7200+ RPM drive or SSD with an SFZ-compatible player.
The Community Edition is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International, and the developer permits commercial and non-commercial use. A legacy VSTi option is mentioned, but the current path is SFZ, so use an SFZ-compatible player for the supported workflow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What format is Etherealwinds Harp II: CE?
The current edition is primarily supplied in SFZ format and requires an SFZ-compatible player. The page mentions a VSTi option for legacy users, but SFZ is the main supported path.
What is included in the Community Edition?
It includes a normal sustained harp patch, raw voice phrases, and harp effects and glissandi. The page lists 255 samples and describes chromatic stereo sampling with two velocity layers and two round robins.
Can I use it commercially?
Yes. Versilian Studios places the Community Edition under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International and says it can be used in both commercial and non-commercial work.
