Crumhorn
At a Glance
| Type | Instrument |
|---|---|
| Category | Woodwind |
| Platform | WiN |
| DAW | Any |
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The crumhorn may be a Renaissance relic, but Have Audio’s sampled tenor version brings its buzzing, bagpipe-like double-reed character straight into your DAW. Recorded with both open and closed bells, plus the rare ‘onion’ bell mouth (Cromorno d’Amore) for a muted vox humana tone, this instrument covers everything from raw early-music textures to modern hybrid scores. Articulations include sustain non-vibrato, embellished sustain, vibrato sustain, staccato, and half- and whole-tone trills, so you can shape expressive phrases without sounding stiff. With 438 samples in NCW format, over 584MB uncompressed, and three NKI files spanning C2 to F#3, it loads fast and stays playable. Ideal for composers chasing medieval or folk flavors, producers layering organic reeds into electronic tracks, and anyone needing a distinctive wind voice that sits between a bagpipe and a muted vocal. It suits hobbyists and pros alike who want characterful, ready-to-play woodwind samples.