In the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the bards in courts and taverns constantly needed new ways to inspire their audiences. People looked back to the ancients for their inspiration, whether in science, medicine, or music.

The Ancient Greeks tapped into the divine in their epic recitations accompanied by the lyre and kithara. So, it was only natural that during the late medieval times, when all things ancient were coming into fashion again, that the lute and theorbo would take a centerpiece. The light, heavenly plucks of the lute are richly accented by the deep voice of the theorbo, perfect for period pieces, experimental music, or ambient dwellings.

The phrases are all recorded in the darker tones of the Natural Minor and Dorian modes, including plucks (with 3 round-robins), tremolos, and a variety of trills—most recorded with 2 round-robins. They are meant to inspire the rhythm and movement of the Middle Ages. The zest and dynamic focus on rhythm means they can fit into more projects than simple lyrical phrases.

To connect the phrases further and more individually or play your own melodies, you can play the lute and theorbo freely as individual instruments. Create stunning and authentic melodies in no time in combination with emotional live phrases.

• 10 lute and 5 theorbo themes
• Syncs to DAW’s tempo
• Fully playable rhythmic phrases
• Lute playable in arps and chords
• Also playable freely as single instruments

Medieval Phrases Lute & Theorbo includes a whole set of modern tools including 4-band EQ, delay, and reverb. Have instant and easy access to the most essential features to craft your sound to perfection.

• Drawing from the same spirit as the Lyrical and Ethnic Phrases series, with our Medieval Phrases Lute & Theorbo, SONUSCORE presents to you a whole new direction: the Medieval times. Keeping the same spirit as our Lyrical Series, SONUSCORE crafted a much more medieval inspired set of phrases. The phrases are set in Natural Minor and Dorian modes, common for that time.
• The interface gives you your choice of phrases, while an FX page offers you full control over the EQ. Use the added delay to draw out unexpected complexities and reverb to give you the space you need to fill the feasting halls of knights and ladies.