Summary

The Igudesman Viola Grotesca is an unconventional 5-string solo instrument combining viola tone with violin range and cello extensions, featuring a warm and gritty sound. It is designed to capture the unique play style of Aleksey Igudesman and offers various patches and patterns to inspire creative music production.

Instrument Features

• Hybrid 5-string instrument with extended range combining viola, violin, and cello characteristics
• Distinctive bulbous body shape that provides rich resonance
• Warm, gritty tone, especially in the lower registers
• Includes multiple articulations: 2 sustain options with legato, 3 short note options
• Chord patches with repetitions (major, minor, open)
• Arpeggio patch with 3 tuning variations (major, minor, open) which can sync to host tempo
• Swashbuckler rhythmic patterns in 4/4 and 5/4 time with multiple performance variations
• 7 microphone positions available, including 4 close mics and surround sound

Artist and Sound Character

Aleksey Igudesman is the artist behind this instrument, known as a renegade virtuoso and innovator pushing classical music boundaries. The instrument and samples reflect his unique techniques and adventurous musical style.

Software and Technical Details

• Works with Orchestral Tools' SINEplayer (latest version required)
• Sample size: 20.7 GB uncompressed, 9.3 GB compressed (SINEarc)
• Recorded in 24 bit / 48 kHz at Teldex Scoring Stage, Berlin
• Available formats: Standalone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX
• System requirements: macOS 10.15 or higher (Intel or ARM), Windows 10 (Intel Core i5 or similar), minimum 8 GB RAM recommended 16 GB+
• SINE features include mic merging, auto keyswitch options, easy remapping, and selective instrument/mic downloading