Rubab & Rare Strings

World String Instruments · NI Kontakt Library
Afghan Rubab · Persian Oud · Rare Plucked Strings

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Rubab and Rare Strings – world string instruments Kontakt sample library GUI by Sonic Zest

Strings from Around the World

This collection brings together some of the rarest and most evocative plucked string instruments from across the globe:

  • Afghan Rubab: A short-necked lute with a rich, resonant body
  • Persian Oud: A fretless lute with a deep, resonant tone, widely used in Middle Eastern music
  • Saz: A long-necked lute central to Turkish folk music
  • Gusli Harp: The oldest Russian multi-string plucked instrument
  • Guzheng: A traditional Chinese plucked zither
  • Qanun: A Middle Eastern string instrument known for its melodic clarity
  • Balian Sape: A traditional boat lute from the Dayak people of Borneo
  • Dulcimer: A sweet-sounding stringed instrument, often hammered or plucked
  • Greek Lavta: A fretted lute with a bright, percussive tone

Each instrument has been carefully sampled at multiple velocity layers, capturing the full expressive range from delicate pianissimo passages to energetic fortissimo playing.

Sound Demos

Hear Rare Strings

Demo 1

Demo 2

Demo 3

Demo 4

Product Specifications

  • Multi-sampled Afghan Rubab, Persian Oud, Saz, Gusli Harp, Guzheng, Qanun, Balian Sape, Dulcimer, and Greek Lavta at 24-bit / 48kHz
  • Plucked articulations across all instruments
  • Full chromatic range with velocity layers
  • Custom scripted NI Kontakt instrument (.nki)
  • NI Kontakt 5.8.1 or above (Full version required)
  • Mac: macOS 10.14 or above / PC: Windows 10 or above
  • RAM: 4 GB minimum · Storage: Approx. 1 GB

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