Transformed by MNDALA 2: Evolving Vibrant Sounds into New Dimensions

Leveraging the transformative power of our MNDALA 2 engine, these already-vivid sounds have been artistically reinterpreted and reshaped into a multitude of new forms.

Harmonizing Tradition and Innovation: Captivating Sounds of Ha Noi

We were graced by the talents of top-tier, local musicians who contributed characteristic sounds and expressive performances, drawing from time-honored traditions and innovative contemporary techniques. With 6 categories, Ha Noi includes over 80 presets, 43 Instrument sample maps and 14 soundscape sample maps that invite you into the soundworld of this special city.

Unveiling the Soulful Musical Legacy

Born from the sound world of Hanoi, a city renowned for its dramatic contrasts, vibrant music, and rich history, Ha Noi is our look into the heart and soul of the city’s unique musical heritage. We were graced by the talents of top-tier, local musicians who contributed characteristic sounds and expressive performances, drawing from time-honored traditions and innovative contemporary techniques

Experience Authentic Vietnamese Musical Traditions

Voice:

• Ca Trù Voice: Ancient storytelling through haunting melodies.
• Featuring Vu Thi Thủy Linh.

Strings:

• Đàn Tranh: Expressive plucked zither with unique bends.
• Đàn Nhị: Emotional melodies from a two-stringed bowed instrument.
• Electric Đàn Bầu: Versatile one-string zither for folk, pop, and rock.
• Đàn Đáy: Accompanying 3-string lute for Ca Trù.

Percussion:

• Trong Ban: Hand drum with rich traditional resonance.
• Chèo Drum: Rhythmic backbone of northern Vietnamese folk theatre.
• Drum Set: Precursor to modern trap drum kit for dynamic beats.

Pitched Percussion:

• T’rưng: Bamboo xylophone from Central Highlands, diverse tones.
• Played by Vu Thi Thủy Linh.

Wind:

• Sáo Mèo: H’mong bamboo wind instrument with varied articulation.
• Sáo Bầu: Free-reed wind instrument with unique gourd wind chest.
• Tiêu: Vertically played bamboo flute for melodic versatility.
• Sáo Trúc: The ‘voice of Vietnam,’ a small bamboo flute.
• All played by Nguyen Hai An.

FX (Soundscapes):

• Immerse in Hanoi: Birds, fans, traffic, and rain atmospheres.
• Feel Ninh Binh: Lotus field rain and city traffic ambiances.

Features

• 80+ Presets
• 43 Instrument Sample Maps
• 14 Soundscapes Sample maps (Original and Processed)
• Up to 7 Round Robins
• Up to 2 Microphone Channels