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Sitar Samples

Anybody know where to get some good sitar samples?


matt's picture

Not sure how good they are, probably a mixed bag - but heres some to check out

http://www.soundsnap.com/search/audio/sitar/score

http://www.freesound.org/searchText.php (search "sitar"), can't link to search results there, but there are many sitar samples listed.

http://free-loops.com/free-loops-find.php?term=sitar&search=Search

Plus I've also heard about this Indian vst in several places lately - its not free though.
http://www.swarsystems.com/SwarPlug/index.php

There was also a free sitar VST called syntar that I once tried out, but their website is currently down. There must be a mirror of the file somewhere...

matt's picture

Ah here is a download link for Syntar - the free sitar vst

http://www.gersic.com/plugins/index.php?daPlug=1456

matt's picture

Oh also, if you prefer to use soundfonts, there is a free one here called
http://www.sf2midi.com/soundfonts/file-detail/indian-ensemble-sf2-1837.h...

Looks like you have to have a free account with sf2midi.com in order to download it. Click the ">>Free Download" link down the page to get it.

The Indian Ensemble.sf2 soundfont includes:

* Tamboura/Tabla
* Sarangi Riffs C
* Sitar
* Low Sitar
* Sarod

Teddy Brazello's picture

Awesome thanks for the info matt. I'm gonn check it all out now to see how good they are.

Teddy Brazello's picture

That free vst sounds awesome. I've been wanting good sitar samples for along time. Thanks matt

matt's picture

No worries, enjoy!

LoveSquid's picture

Thanks for the Syntar link!! I've always enjoyed the unique sound of a sitar.

CapricornOne's picture

Teddy, I can e-mail you some bad ass sitar loops, unless you ONLY want multi-samps. Actually I have a shit load of world music loops and ethnic instruments. Wait, do you use Reason or FL? Cuz I got a great refill that would suit all your needs. let me know.

It'll do what it do till it done
You keep it pimp... I'm a keep it gangata!

http://www.myspace.com/1andonlycapricornone

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