The instrumental roster of Delphi is a time capsule unto itself, comprising six distinct instruments painstakingly rebuilt based on archaeological and musicological research:
: Used to select between the major content categories: Vocals, Instruments, or Drama. Performance Triggering
The library contains over 1500 samples, ensuring a diverse range of phrases and sounds.
: Its highly specific focus on ancient Greek sounds means it is not a general-purpose tool and may have limited use outside of historical or experimental projects. Sonokinetic-Delphi-KONTAKT
: Users can toggle between sustain, staccato, and tremolo for many of the stringed instruments. Phrase Randomizer
Additionally, the tempo-syncing, while powerful, can sometimes introduce artifacts if pushed to extremes. The library also requires the full version of Kontakt (a standard industry requirement), which may be a barrier for hobbyists using the free Kontakt Player.
One 2012 KVR Audio announcement summarised the prevailing view well: "This unique peek into a forgotten world of poetic power provides tools essential for recreating that 'Mythological' sound". In other words, if you need a general‑purpose orchestral string library, Delphi is not the right choice. But if you need the sound of ancient Greece, nothing else quite matches it. The instrumental roster of Delphi is a time
The user interface of the original library was designed for clarity and efficiency. It features , allowing you to see at a glance exactly what a particular performance is doing and in what key it naturally resides. To shape the sound, you are given a 3-band EQ and a custom impulse response reverb with adjustable room size and wet/dry mix, allowing you to place this ancient ensemble in anything from a small temple courtyard to a massive, epic soundstage.
that capture the unique rhythmic and melodic modes of the era. Historical Accuracy
The Delphi KONTAKT library is organized into several categories, each featuring a specific type of instrument or sound: : Users can toggle between sustain, staccato, and
They collaborated with the renowned, classically-trained Greek vocalist Veronica Iliopoulou, whose skills and passion became the soul of the library. Furthermore, the team went beyond typical sampling methods by physically reconstructing several long-lost instruments of the ancient Greek period. This commitment to authenticity means that when you play a note in Delphi, you are quite literally hearing sounds that have not resonated in the world for millennia, brought back to life through a combination of historical research and modern sampling science.
Delphi features built-in convolution reverbs, delays, and filter modulations. By stretching the samples or applying heavy spatial effects, you can transform this ancient acoustic instrument into a modern ambient pad or a sound design drone. Technical Specifications and Requirements
Includes built-in convolution reverbs featuring spaces modeled after ancient amphitheaters and stone halls, maximizing the out-of-the-box realism.
