
Wield the expressive sounds of classic Bollywood strings and authentic Indian classical instruments

The mix of familiar instrumentation with uniquely Indian timbres and playing styles captures the evocative collision between tradition and modernity that has defined the sonic output of Bollywood and inspired composers the world over. Svara is available now for an introductory price of 249 EUR. For more information and to purchase, please click here.
An authentic tapestry of musical expressiveness
Svara is the authentic representation of the sounds and playing styles of classic Indian film scoring with a modern sonic footprint. The Orchestral Tools team – working alongside long-time collaborator Richard Harvey, as well as Harvey’s preferred sound engineer Alex Lamy and South Asian composer and music director Albin Dominic – traveled to Studio Uno in Chennai, India and drew upon an experienced pool of local musicians to capture the accurate sound and feel of the region. These players provided a rich tapestry of nuance in the sounds and performances that encapsulate both the classical traditions of these instruments as well as the contemporary context in which they are used in film scoring.
At its heart, Svara includes an expressively playable full string section with a solo violin, a 10-piece violin ensemble, and a 6-piece viola ensemble built upon the signature playing styles and articulations of Indian musicians. This includes unique legato sounds, sustains, and percussive techniques not found in traditional western orchestras as well as identifiable ornaments and phrases unique to the Indian musical tradition. A rich solo violin is also available for expressive lead playing. Accompanying the string section is a full collection of authentic Indian instruments including the Bansuri (bamboo flute), Santoor (hammered dulcimer), and Tanpura (drone instrument) as well as more familiar sounds like the Harmonium. Also included are a wide array of percussion instruments, including the Khol, Mridangam, Dhol, Dholak, Ghatam, Udu and Duff. Each percussion instrument comes with Single Hits articulation. All of them, except for the Tambourines, include Loops recorded in various BPM speeds and time signatures, offering diverse rhythmic ideas. All of these sounds are available in up to 7 mixable mic positions and have been captured at the highest quality for integration alongside any existing Orchestral Tools collection..
For more information and to purchase Svara, please visit: http://www.orchestraltools.com/svara
About Orchestral Tools
Orchestral Tools is a forward-thinking sample library development team with offices in Berlin and Freiburg, Germany. Originally founded in 2005 by Hendrik Schwarzer, the company creates premium-quality sampled instruments that encompass both the traditional orchestra as well as modern sound design, with influences from classic film scores, contemporary orchestral music, post-punk, field recordings, and musique concréte. In addition to creating flagship libraries that have become industry standards such as the Berlin Series and Metropolis Ark collections, Orchestral Tools has also worked alongside industry luminaries such as Benjamin Wallfisch, Harry Gregson-Williams, Bleeding Fingers, Richard Harvey, and Alexander Hacke to expand and challenge the definition of ‘the orchestra’.