Rebec

Bring the raw, primal sound of medieval taverns into your DAW with Rebec, a unique sampled instrument from Have Audio. This two-string bowed rabel, crafted over 30 years ago in the mountains of Cantabria, captures centuries of oral tradition. Recorded by cellist Víctor Gil Serafini, the instrument’s body of raw wood, lamb skin, and horsehair bow deliver an authentic, unpolished tone. The Caffè Antico engine expands playability with articulations like long and strong vibrato, staccato, mordente, organic and raw pizzicato, tremolo, body percussion, and ominous textures. With 375 samples and a range from F2 to A3, Rebec suits composers and producers seeking medieval, folk, or cinematic flavors. Perfect for historical scores, world music, or adding an organic, enchanted layer to any genre.