Viola da Gamba

Viola da Gamba by Cinematique Instruments brings the earthy character of a historical six-string instrument into modern productions. Covering C2 to C5, its nylon-string tone is grainy, intimate and distinctly different from conventional violin or cello sounds. Use it to add period character to cinematic cues, create exposed chamber-style passages, or introduce an organic edge to experimental tracks. Play articulations as a solo instrument or a three-player ensemble, with options including arco, pizzicato, staccato, spiccato, fragile bowing, textures and mallet hits. Up to 16 round robins and four dynamic layers help keep repeated notes expressive. Recordings feature Schoeps, Neumann U87 and Coles 4038 microphones, while delay, chorus, amped and drive effects offer further sound shaping. Nine reverb types range from different room sizes to atmospheric infinite and deep valley settings. It suits producers and composers seeking strings with a less polished, more individual voice.