RARE SOUND ESSENCE

The meticulously recreated ancient instruments, available as modern VSTs.

Discover

The Handcraft Behind the Essence

FROM PHYSICAL TO DIGITAL

Reconstruction

Based on meticulous research and decades-long studies, including on original finds, the reproductions are reconstructed, ensuring that every detail is historically accurate before even a single note is recorded.

Professional studio recording setup for ancient instruments

Accurate Sampling

Recorded in professional studios or archaeological sites using high quality technologies. We record every articulation, dynamic level and round-robin variation to capture the "breath" of the instrument.

VST plugin development and coding interface

VST Development

The final alchemy. Advanced scripting brings the sound to life, creating a custom interface that ensures flawless playability. The essence is delivered directly to your DAW with zero latency.

Our Collection

Chelys Lyre

Faithful reconstruction of the ancient Greek bowed string instrument, sampled in high quality.

Requires: Kontakt Full 7.8.1 or higher

NEW!

Loot Audio

Chelys Lyre - Detailed Features

The Chelys Lyre VST meticulously captures the Lyre's unique tone. To make the virtual sound experience as close as possible to that of a real instrument, we have divided the keyboard into various sections to be played simultaneously.