Gorgeous Harpsichords Bundle by Realsamples

The Gorgeous Harpsichords Bundle by Realsamples provides a curated collection of historically significant instruments recorded with incredible attention to detail. This collection focuses on the mechanical soul of the harpsichord the pluck of the string, the release of the key, and the resonance of the wooden cabinet bringing a level of intimacy and realism that is rare in the digital world.

A Journey Through Baroque History

This bundle isn't just a single sound; it is a comprehensive gallery of keyboard history. Each instrument offers a unique tonal personality, from robust and clear attacks perfect for ensemble work to lush, complex harmonic profiles. To preserve the character of these rare instruments, every note was sampled with multiple velocity layers and release sounds to ensure that the instrument breathes as you play it.

Six Masterfully Sampled Historical Instruments

This bundle includes six distinct instruments, each representing a unique school of craftsmanship and sound:

• Austrian Harpsichord: The Austrian Harpsichord library features an instrument built by Johann Anton Miklis in 1671 in Prague (which belonged to Austria back then). Offering three sounds - 8', 4' register and the combination of both - it shows the rich and slinky texture of Austrian-built instruments which Mozart would have known.

• English Harpsichord: The English Harpsichord library presents an instrument built by Jacob Kirckman in 1766. It offers lots of unqiue sounds, sampled with 6 register combinations, including the upper 8', lower 8' (principal 8'), both 8' together, the 4' register, the lute stop and the so-called nasale stop - the latter being only available in Kirckman's harpsichords.

• French Harpsichord: The French Harpsichord library contains an instrument built in 1771 by French builder Nicolas Pigalle. The huge tone plus delicate finesse and detail make it is an excellent representation of the French style. The Pigalle harpsichord offers lots of unique sounds, sampled with 5 different register combinations.

• German Harpsichord 1738: The German Harpsichord 1738 library features one of the very few preserved historical German harpsichords, a very beautiful sounding instrument built by Christian Vater. The instrument - built in Hannover in 1738 - features very mellow low end and rich low mids, combined with majestic upper harmonics and a delicate treble range. It resides at the Germanische Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg.

• German Lautenwerck: The German Lautenwerck library features a long-gone instrument: The lautenwerck - or lute-Harpsichord - was one of Johann Sebastian Bach's favourite instruments. It's basically a harpsichord, but with gut strings for a lute-like response. All notes bloom with full decay due to undampened strings (in contrast to harpsichords and pianos). This offers a vibrating and reverberant sound.

• German Theorbo-Harpsichord: The German Theorbo-Harpsichord library is also a long-gone instrument: Its concept is similar, but its like a "big brother", with different stops (2x16') plus a metal-strung 4' stop for chimey sounds. After the knowledge had resurfaced, collector and musicologist Andreas Beurmann had a reconstruction built according to original drawings. Back in the days of harpsichords and spinets, a theorbo-harpsichord offered a warmer tone. All notes bloom with full decay due to undampened strings (in contrast to harpsichords and pianos) - this leads to a vibrating and reverberant sound.

Versatile Integration for Modern Production

While these instruments are deeply rooted in the past, they are designed to fit seamlessly into modern workflows. Whether you are scoring a period drama, creating a unique texture for a pop production, or building a dark, atmospheric tension bed for a thriller, these harpsichords provide a timeless organic foundation. For a limited time, you can add this comprehensive collection of historical keyboards to your library at a significant discount, giving you access to world-class instruments that are usually found only in specialized museums or private collections.

Secure your copy of the Gorgeous Harpsichords Bundle today!

This is a rare opportunity to bring the authentic, museum-grade sound of six legendary historical instruments into your DAW at an exclusive price. Whether you’re scoring a period epic or looking for a unique organic texture for your next track, this collection delivers unmatched realism and character.