Which Harp library for EXPOSED solo harp music?

[quantum7]

Soundiron's Elysium Harp may be worth a look.

One of the best sampled harps available IMO.

 

[Counterpointer]

I also love the Pianoteq harp if you're looking for clean and extremely smooth and flexible

Well, I watched the demo yesterday and it was something about the sound that didn't appeal to me. It sounded plastic somehow. I believe it surely can sound great in a context, but not on its own. Completely based on a demo on youtube, so I might be wrong.

 

[X-Bassist]

I like Elysium over Glissando for a solo exposed piece, but it really depends if you want the unusual articulations Glissando has on offer.

And now I'm waiting for a good Berlin Sym Harp Sale! OT has been making some serious deals lately.

 

[Satorious]

I have both Elysium and Glissando - very different tones so it depends what you are going to use it for. I think Glissando sounds slightly sharper so I prefer it, Elysium is nice when you need more of a "fairy tale" tone. Value in owning both in my opinion. They both have some nice additional sound design/unusual articulations.

 

[Mike Fox]

I recommend either ProjectSAM's harp, which is warm and thick, or the new Cineharps, which has a very lively and realistic sound. Both are on sale right now too!

 

[Casiquire]

Well, I watched the demo yesterday and it was something about the sound that didn't appeal to me. It sounded plastic somehow. I believe it surely can sound great in a context, but not on its own. Completely based on a demo on youtube, so I might be wrong.

I do believe they offer a free demo!

 

[ed buller]

whatever you buy I would recommend that it has pedaling !

best

ed

 

[dtcomposer]

I'd suggest looking at the Hollywood harp as well. I own the Elysium Harp and while it's pretty good I prefer the tone and sound options of the Hollywood Harp. I know EastWest doesn't have the best reputation anymore, but I think they did a really good job on this one.

 

[Counterpointer]

I'd suggest looking at the Hollywood harp as well. I own the Elysium Harp and while it's pretty good I prefer the tone and sound options of the Hollywood Harp. I know EastWest doesn't have the best reputation anymore, but I think they did a really good job on this one.

Ah, Thanks! I actually won a year subscription of Composer Cloud Gold X. I might just try that one out then. =)

 

[Counterpointer]

whatever you buy I would recommend that it has pedaling !

best

ed

Good Call

 

[hdsmile]

+1 Hollywood Harp

 

[whitewasteland]

Ah, Thanks! I actually won a year subscription of Composer Cloud Gold X. I might just try that one out then. =)

I actually also won a year subscription of Composer Cloud Gold X and the first thing I downloaded was the Hollywood Harp It sounds very good to my ears, especially with the Close mic.

 

[Counterpointer]

I actually also won a year subscription of Composer Cloud Gold X and the first thing I downloaded was the Hollywood Harp It sounds very good to my ears, especially with the Close mic.

Nice! Did you also compete in VO2018?

 

[whitewasteland]

Nice! Did you also compete in VO2018?

Yes, somehow I managed to get the 4th prize
Edit : Is that you, Emil ? I absolutely loved your track !

 

[Counterpointer]

Yes, somehow I managed to get the 4th prize
Edit : Is that you, Emil ? I absolutely loved your track !

Haha, yes it's me =) Congratulations!

 

[Nick Batzdorf]

The Pianoteq harp's low strings are more powerful than on a real harp, but it's an outstanding sound - and nobody is going to hear it and think it's not a real acoustic instrument.

 

[bryla]

Pianoteqs balance sounds pretty much like sitting next to a Salvi harp to me.

 

[Nick Batzdorf]

Pianoteqs balance sounds pretty much like sitting next to a Salvi harp to me.

I’m sure you know better than I do, because I’ve never even heard of a Salvi harp.

The harps I have heard don’t have a lot of power in their lower register - which is one of the reasons I like sampled ones!

You can also play parts that a real harp couldn’t, or wouldn’t.

 

[jaketanner]

I may be biased, but I love Cineharps - https://cinesamples.com/product/cineharps

Is Cineharps worth it, if I will probably not use the many articulations other than the few standard ones? This is mostly because I don't know much about writing for harp, but I do need a decent harp library...Thanks.

 

[constaneum]

for exposed solo harp music, cineharp sounds like the right choice.