Summary
Heddal is a cinematic sample library by Orchestral Tools, exploring Scandinavian soundscapes through traditional folk instruments, unique ensembles, and sound-design patches. It combines historical authenticity with contemporary musical storytelling, recorded in the historic Heddal Stave Church in Norway.
Features
- Includes 8 traditional Scandinavian solo instruments and percussion with legato, tuning options, ornaments, and embellishments
- Five unique ensembles blending folk and modern instruments, such as nyckelharpa with strings and accordion, and a throat singers ensemble
- 59 detailed sound-design patches providing cinematic textures and atmospheres
- Recorded in the resonant and atmospheric Heddal Stave Church, a transition church from pagan to Christian traditions
- Compatible with Orchestral Tools' SINE Player (standalone and plugin formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX)
- Sample content size of 70 GB (30 GB compressed), 24 bit / 48 kHz quality
Intended Use
Designed for composers and producers working on historical dramas, fantasy-themed games, Nordic noir scoring, or projects seeking evocative Scandinavian folk sounds with a contemporary cinematic edge.
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