Impact Soundworks Plectra Series 1: 8-string Acoustic Bouzouki offers an authentic and expressive virtual instrument capturing the rich tones of the traditional Greek bouzouki. Crafted with precision, this library features a professional 8-string bouzouki handcrafted by Greek luthier Antonis "Larisseos" Theodorou and performed by virtuoso George Tsakarakas.

Recorded in the dry, vintage acoustic environment of Air Edel Studios, the library contains over 1,500 samples, capturing every fret and course with multiple dynamics and articulations. It includes soft, medium, and hard velocities, down and up strokes, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, and tremolo techniques. Additionally, there are multiple takes for major, minor, and diminished chords, plus various noise samples such as body resonance and pick noises to enhance realism.

The intelligent scripted engine simulates real playing techniques by processing velocity, speed, and legato, applying rules for fret positioning, string muting, micro-tuning, and attack fading. A user-friendly interface offers 12 keyswitches for manual control of course/fret positioning and articulation, along with adjustable parameters for deeper customization.

This versatile instrument is perfect for film, TV, game composers, and rock or pop producers looking to add unique tonal colors to their music. It requires the full version of Kontakt 4.2.4 or higher and offers a rich, immersive sound experience.

• Professional 8-string Greek bouzouki handcrafted by Antonis Theodorou
• Performed by George Tsakarakas for authentic tonal character
• Over 1,500 samples capturing every fret with multiple articulations
• Includes hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, tremolo, and chord variations
• Realistic noise samples: body resonance, fret, and pick noises
• Intelligent scripting engine for natural playability and micro-tuning
• 12 keyswitches for full manual control and articulation