SamsaraSitar
Key Features
- Choice of sitar and tambura/tanpura-style instruments.
- Velocity-sensitive EQ and envelope controls for string dynamics.
- Autobend controlled manually or from the modulation wheel.
- Vibrato section with manual or modulation-wheel control.
- Host-sync option for bend and vibrato movement.
- Reverb and MIDI learn controls.
Description
SamsaraSitar is a Windows VSTi that provides sitar and tambura/tanpura-style instruments for melodic lines and sustained drone textures. Its velocity-sensitive EQ and envelope controls shape string dynamics, while autobend and vibrato can be played or modulated from the modulation wheel.
Host-sync options, reverb, and MIDI learn extend the instrument for rhythmic or atmospheric parts. The installation instructions use the SamsaraSitar_FR.dll file in the VST plugin folder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which instruments are included?
The page describes a choice of instruments that can provide sitar, tambura, and tanpura sounds.
How can the string dynamics be shaped?
A velocity-sensitive EQ and envelope controls are provided for adjusting the instrument's string response.
Can bend and vibrato follow performance controls?
Yes. Autobend and vibrato can be adjusted manually or controlled from the modulation wheel, with host-sync available.
How is the VST installed?
Unzip the download and place SamsaraSitar_FR.dll in the folder where the VST host looks for plugins, following the page's installation instructions.
