Red Room Audio Traveler Series Gypsy Fiddle KONTAKT
This deeply expressive gypsy fiddle library was recorded on location in Sofia, Bulgaria, capturing the raw emotion, energy, and virtuosity of a renowned local violinist. Every note reflects the passion and character of authentic gypsy fiddle performance, brought to life through detailed sampling, traditional ornamentation, and an extensive collection of over 650 expressive phrases.
Part of Red Room Audio’s Traveler Series, this instrument was created to faithfully capture the sound of musical cultures around the world by working directly with exceptional performers in their native environments. Gypsy Fiddle stays true to that vision, focusing on realism, nuance, and musical expression at every level.
With over 10,000 pristine samples, recorded in stereo with minimal built-in reverb, the library blends effortlessly into any mix while leaving full creative control in your hands. Perform expressive solo lines or craft deeply realistic parts using features like customizable double stops, adjustable bow attacks, re-bowing options, and more.
The library includes 20 core and extended articulations alongside 15 traditional ornaments, covering everything from lyrical sustains to aggressive, ornament-heavy techniques that define the gypsy fiddle style. A dedicated phrase patch offers more than 650 improvised phrases, including arpeggios, runs, harmonics, exaggerated vibrato, and dramatic ornamentation—perfect for building natural, flowing performances by chaining phrases with articulations.
Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to reflect the true spirit of gypsy fiddle playing, allowing you to create performances that feel alive, emotional, and unmistakably authentic.
Articulations include:
Core & Extended Articulations
Sustain, Progressive Vibrato Sustain, Accented Sustain, Legato, Portamento, Minor & Major Trills, Spiccato, Pizzicato, Gypsy Sustain, Gypsy Trills, Gypsy Tenuto, Repetitions (8th & 16th, including spiccato), Bartók Pizzicato, Sforzando (short & long), and Decrescendo.
Ornaments
Horse, Ghost (up & down), Passion, Slides (minor, major, long), Flourishes, Czardas, Pull-Offs, Hammer-Ons, Triplets, and Crescendo Release.
Phrases & FX
Percussive FX, Chops, Whistles, Shouts, String Noise, Scrapes, Energetic Improvs, Lyrical Improvs, Polyphonic Improvs, Romani Improvs, Runs, and Arpeggios.
Requires the FULL Version of NI Kontakt 5.8.1 or higher!
