Sandawa

Sandawa is a Kontakt instrument that recreates the unique sound of a Japanese therapeutic monochord. Originally designed as a sound bed for a person to lie on while strings are played from beneath, this virtual version captures the instrument’s rich harmonic character. The sandawa typically plays in the lower register, with a higher-pitched section for added contrast. Its tuning often aligns with Solfeggio frequencies, and usually all strings are tuned to the same note, creating a deep, meditative drone. The plugin includes 112 audio files and 1497 Kontakt sample files, with 8 microphone options for shaping the stereo image. Ideal for ambient, cinematic, and therapeutic music, Sandawa suits composers and producers seeking evocative, resonant textures for sound design, meditation apps, or film scores. It requires Kontakt and offers 2.8 GB of content.