Tap into the musical heritage of India and China for your film, TV, and game scores with Esraj & Erhu Ethnic String Phrases from boom Library, a virtual instrument library offering over 670 matchless and live-recorded phrases performed on two historical stringed instruments. Designed to run on a full version of Native Instruments KONTAKT 5.8.1 or later and the free Steinberg HALion Sonic SE on Mac or Windows computers, you can access all the content and even adjust vital performance settings and effects through the clean and intuitive user interface.

This library features Esraj (North Indian) and Erhu (Chinese) stringed instruments plus 19 diverse themes, each with 15 different phrases covering starting, middle, and end segments. Erhu legato and Esraj sustain instruments are also included, so you can easily connect or extend existing phrases.

Over 670 Matchless and Live Phrases    19 Diverse Themes    Esraj & Erhu Ethnic Stringed Instruments    Legato and Sustain Instruments Included    Customizable Speed and Length    Starting, Middle, and End Phrases    Clean, Intuitive Interface    For KONTAKT 5 Full or HALion Sonic SE    macOS and Windows Compatible

The Esraj is a North Indian stringed instrument known for its extremely soft and smooth tones. Within the last 300 years, it has often been used as an accompanying instrument for voices, enriching them with a variety of warm full resonant string sounds.

The Erhu is a Chinese spike fiddle with two strings. It is known for its strength of character in spite of being so versatile in both traditional and contemporary music arrangements.

The two stringed instruments cover a huge variety of different styles and techniques, from very simple emotionally touching phrases to virtuosically stirring ones. All of them can be adjusted in key, speed, length, succession, and connection. This guarantees the perfect fit for its human touch in all styles and moods.

Inspired by their Lyrical Series, SONUSCORE created the same intuitive and easy-to-use interface that gives you instant access to the most essential features, as well as the freedom to dive deeper to shape your sound as you wish.

To merge the powers of both traditional and phrase-based sampling, Erhu legato and Esraj sustain instruments have been included. They can be used to connect or advance existing phrases or to craft your own. Be prepared to implement your creative vision with ease into your scores.

With short endings, you can conclude and switch between passages easily. The speed knob at the center allows for precise control of timing. All phrases were recorded to fit multiple tempi and remain expressive without set meter.

Each theme comes with 15 different phrases (starting, middle, and end). They are designed to perfectly fit your track. In addition, there are two short endings per theme to quickly end a phrase. This setup gives you the freedom to conveniently combine different phrases the way you want.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the crescent section for adjusting the angle have ridges or is it smooth?

A: The following unit offers a brake pad that has ridges for extra support.

Q: 2. What is the closed length?

A: Closed length is 45

Q: 3. Footprint measurement please?

A: Matthews does not list the actually foot print of the base of the Matthews Max Boom - 17.5'. Looking at the boom in use the base is around 4.5-5'.

Q: 4. Can someone tell me if this is the black version of the boom?

A: The Matthews Baby Boom BH #MABBM is a chrome steel boom.

Q: 5. What kind of combo kit or stand would I need to hold a beauty dish? Looking for good, solid quality but not seeking to spends over $300.

A: Matthews Baby Drop Down Pin - 5/8 B&H # MADDB MFR # 427804

Q: 6. Is it compatible with an ELC 500 and a Mola Demi or should I add an another accessory ?Thanks for your answer.

A: ELC 500 Has a 5/8 receiver and the Mola Demi should work

Q: 7. Can you provide the part information for the knob that fastens the boom to a light stand?

A: You can contact the matthews Parts Store at (p) 818-843-6715. I went through their parts catalog could find the part you are looking for.

Q: 8. Can this be powered by the Interfit Nomad Portable Battery Pack - BH #INNOM100 ?

A: The Nomad is only capable of 400w sustained. You would not be able to use the 500w bulbs the Chimera is capable of.

Q: 9. Does this come with a stand? If not, what do you recommend?

A: No stand. I recommend a combo stand. You can go light weight with a baby stand. Obvious weight limits with the baby.

Q: 10. Is there a bag that can fit this? I'd like a padded bag that would fit this for transport

A: I run a rental house in ABQ and after a lengthy search I never came across a bag that could fit the Mega Boom. Even looked at snowboard and ski bags/cases but all were just too short. Ended up having ProCases custom make a case for us out of ABS plastic w/ foam cutout inside. Significantly cheaper then a Pelican custom. Could always just keep wrapping it in a furni pad, but no style points if trying to impress clients. Best of luck hunting