Raindrop & Blade brings the traditional Chinese Yangqin, a hammered dulcimer, directly into your studio, offering not just the instrument's authentic sound but also the essence of ancient Chinese culture. This instrument captures the delicate balance between the gentle raindrop-like tones and the sharp blade-like intensity, providing a unique audio experience that goes beyond typical sample libraries. Designed to immerse producers in the beauty and mystery of traditional Chinese music, it enables creation of evocative melodies inspired by historic heritage.

Powered by a custom-built high-performance sample engine, Raindrop & Blade delivers superior sound quality with efficient sample streaming and optimized compression, using over 6,200 detailed samples recorded at 24-bit/44.1kHz. The instrument features multiple velocity layers, smooth tone transitions, and realistic round robin samples to capture the nuances of Yangqin playing styles. Additional performance features include separate left- and right-hand samples, tremolo variations, and a clean mode that enhances clarity by differentiating harmonic and non-harmonic decays. These elements combine to produce a dynamic and expressive instrument suitable for a wide range of musical genres.

Raindrop & Blade offers a comprehensive set of tools to shape your sound, including built-in effects like compressor, EQ, chorus, and ping-pong delay. Its convolution reverb samples recorded from iconic Chinese locations such as the Great Wall and Terracotta Army add realistic spatial depth. A versatile sound field control allows adjustment of the recorded near and mid-field samples alongside simulated far-field reverb, catering to diverse production needs. The included extensive MIDI pattern library and various presets from traditional to experimental styles streamline the creative process, making it easy to integrate authentic Yangqin sounds into modern compositions.