Marxophone by Decent Samples [Decent Sampler, SFZ, Kontakt (Full)]

Description

Step back in time with the haunting, one-of-a-kind sound of the Marxophone — a fretless zither played via a system of metal hammers, invented by Charles Marx in 1912, spanning two octaves of double melody strings in the key of C major. Sonically, the sound of the Mandolin Guitarophone sits somewhere between a mandolin, a harp, and a hammered dulcimer. 

Six carefully crafted patches — hammer, pick, pick (unison), swarm 1, swarm 2, and  — cover everything from the instrument’s classic metallic pluck to lush, atmospheric swarm textures, making it equally at home in intimate folk arrangements, cinematic scores, and experimental soundscapes. Built-in convolution reverb adds depth and space, while full ADSR envelope control lets you shape each patch to fit your music perfectly. Available in Kontakt, Ableton, and SFZ formats and completely free to download, the Mandolin Guitarophone is an unmissable addition to any sample library — a window into a forgotten corner of musical history, ready to bring something truly unexpected to your next project.

Features:

• Six patches: hammer, pick, pick (unison), swarm 1, swarm 2, and swarm 3 (black hole strings)
• Three formats:
  • The free Decent Sampler plugin
  • Kontakt version is compatible with the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt 5.8.1 (or later).
  • SFZ version tested with Plogue Sforzando
• Convolution reverb with level knob (Kontakt-only)
• Standard ADSR controls
• Sample rate: 24-bit 48khz
• Library size: Decent Sampler (629 MB), Kontakt (255MB), SFZ (629 MB)