Sonokinetic is known for their dedication to ethnic and historical authenticity, and Delphi is no exception. This isn’t your standard “Epic Diva” library. The phrases are sung in Ancient Greek, capturing the specific intonations, microtones, and stylistic inflections of the period. It manages to sound historical without feeling like a museum piece—it breathes with life.

Sonokinetic Delphi is a phrase-based vocal and instrumental library for Native Instruments Kontakt, focused on the music, poems, and tragedies of ancient Greece. It features performances by Greek expert Veronica Ilopolo and includes chants, dramatic readings from Sophocles and Aeschylus, and reconstructed historical instruments. 1. Getting Started Software Requirements : Delphi requires the full version of Kontakt 4.2.4 or higher. : While it works in Kontakt 4,

Authentic renditions of the Seikilos Epitaph and Stasimon from Orestis —the oldest known complete musical compositions.

: Highly optimized footprint, balancing rich sample depth with fast loading times and low RAM usage.

Sonokinetic went to great lengths to reconstruct instruments that are rarely sampled. These instruments bring a unique texture that cannot be replicated by modern violins or percussion:

: Delphi includes a bespoke convolution reverb to simulate historical environments. : Adjusts the start point of the reverb tail. Amount Dial : Controls the wetness (mix) of the effect. 3. Navigation & Keyswitches

Excerpts from classical tragedies by Sophocles and Aeschylus, including "Agamemnon," "Eumenides," and "Electra," delivered in both theatrical and cinematic whispered styles. Key Features and User Interface

Delphi is not a one-size-fits-all orchestral tool. It is a carefully curated ensemble, designed specifically to evoke the atmosphere of ancient Greece. At its heart, the library is divided into two main categories: and Vocals .

The library is optimized for the Kontakt engine with several performance-shaping tools:

If you’ve ever tried to score a scene set in ancient Greece, a mythological epic, or just needed a vocal texture that feels timeless and distinct, you know how hard it is to find the right sample library. Most vocal libraries lean heavily towards operatic, cinematic, or pop styles.

The creative possibilities with Delphi are vast and varied. Here are just a few examples:

The interface allows you to blend between Close, Decca Tree, and Ambient microphone positions. For an intimate, modern pop or hybrid score, dial up the Close mics. For a sweeping, cinematic space, lean heavily on the Tree and Ambient channels. Effects and Sound Design

is a specialized historical sample library for Native Instruments Kontakt that reconstructs the sound of ancient Greek performance art . Released by Sonokinetic , it focuses on authentic vocal and instrumental performances based on some of the oldest notated music in history. Core Content & Musical Assets

Delphi is an "open" Kontakt library, allowing for user customization of its sample set.

Sonokinetic avoided modern reproductions, building and recording authentic replicas of period instruments. The patch list includes: