Modern Harpejji
One-of-a-kind, 24-string instrument combining the best of guitar, bass, and keyboard.
$79
Audio Demos
- Funk Phantom Andrew Aversa 1:03
- Land of Reflex Matias Dapena (mixed by Titanio) 1:21
- Super Mario 64 - Dire Dire Docks Koji Kondo (arr. Andrew Aversa) 0:51
- Last Dance (Dressed) Steven Cravis 4:10
- Tribe of the Harpejji Nabeel Ansari 1:31
- Rare Gem Pixelee 1:34
- Flight of the Necromancer Andreas Wimmer 1:58
- Last Dance (Naked) Steven Cravis 4:10
- Funk Phantom (Naked) Andrew Aversa 1:03
- Decisions Made Infinity Tone 1:41
- Flight of the Necromancer (Naked) Andreas Wimmer 1:57
Overview
A unique hybrid instrument combining elements of keyboard with guitar & bass, our Modern Harpejji is an authentic, authorized virtual recreation of the Harpejji® from Marcodi Musical Products! From fluid bass parts to rich polyphonic keyboard sounds, we’ve captured the full range of clean, warm tones from a 24-string Harpejji® K24 and added unparalleled tools to shape the sound to your own taste.
Product Info
The authentic Harpejji® K24
Perform all 24-strings of Marcodi Music’s top-end Harpejji® model, sampled in exquisite detail.
Clean bass sounds and clavinet-style treble
The 8 bass and 16 treble strings each have their own distinct timbre, which you can switch between or even layer.
Full sustain, mute, and legato articulations
Played by tapping, sliding, and palm muting the Harpejji.
Over 2,200 samples included
Recorded clean (direct-in / DI) so you can apply whatever effects or amplification you’d like, or simply leave it natural.
20+ included tone snapshots
From solid walking bass patches to ambient plucks and droplets, piano and key-style presets, pads and beyond.
Features
Custom performance engine
Stack up to 3 strings for an ensemble sound
Switch to treble, bass, or combined strings
Customize the touch and feel of the instrument
Newly-expanded CONSOLE FX rack and mixer
Requirements
1.5 GB disk space
7200 RPM hard drive or solid state drive recommended.
4GB RAM (8GB recommended)
Higher amounts of memory let you load more instruments.
Apple M1, Intel I5 or equivalent CPU
A faster CPU with more cores will allow you to play more simultaneous voices.
Kontakt Player 6.4.2+
This library will run in the FREE Kontakt Player.
Kontakt Requirements - Mac OS
Intel Macs (i5 or higher): macOS 10.14, 10.15, 11 or 12 (latest update).
Apple Silicon Macs (via Rosetta 2 & natively on ARM in Standalone or in hosts that support it): macOS 11 or 12 (latest update)
Windows System Requirements
Windows: Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 (latest Service Pack, 32/64-bit). Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU. Graphics hardware support for OpenGL 2.1 or higher. Windows 10 strongly recommended.
Tutorials
Instrument Walkthrough
Tim Meeks - The Harpejji
Featured Artists & Composers
Kevin Manthei
Angry Birds Mystery Island, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Villainous, Neverwinter, Star Trek Online
"ISW creates some of the most inspiring & realistic guitar sample libraries. I had to write a bunch of really gritty, angry heavy metal & sports action rock cues. I used Shreddage 3 Serpent for leads and was blown away by its onboard processing, programming, and amazing live-sounding leads. I also created a signature sound based on the lead guitar in David Lynch's Twin Peaks series, originally played on baritone guitar. [Serpent] built a convincing replica of that sound just using on-board FX. It was so fun and easy to do!"
Christopher Gordon
Ladies in Black, Mao's Last Dancer, Salem's Lot, Master and Commander
"Impact Soundworks' range of guitars and fretted instruments sound amazing and are crafted and nuanced with expert detail. Intuitively set up to get straight to composing. And I have a real soft spot for the juicy, screaming Shreddage 3 Hydra!"
Matthew Carl Earl
Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Call of Duty Mobile, PUBG Mobile, Arknights
"Impact Soundworks creates easy-to-use, great-sounding virtual instruments right out of the box. Highland Harps, Emotional Mallets, and Shreddage 3 are in my daily toolkit."
The Harpejji®, handcrafted by Marcodi Musical Products in Maryland, USA, is one of the most unique instruments of the 21st century. Played by such musicians as Stevie Wonder, Jacob Collier, Jordan Rudess, and A.R. Rahman, it combines elements from traditional keyboard instruments with bass & guitar, with a unique layout (up to 24 strings) that is played exclusively by tapping. Virtuosic leads (with vibrato & pitch bends), walking basslines, and rich chords are all equally possible – at the same time!
Our authorized, virtual version of this incredible instrument features the sound of the Harpejji® K24, the largest model with the widest range. Because it was recorded clean (direct in/DI), you can shape the tone however you want, and we’ve included a wide selection of snapshots to inspire your creativity.
But Modern Harpejji® can also go beyond the capabilities of the physical instrument. You can create new sounds by layering up to 3 strings on the same pitch simultaneously, switch to all bass or all treble strings, enable scale-correct harmonies, and adjust the dynamic response of the entire instrument.
Thanks to its versatile sound and Kontakt engine, Modern Harpejji® works for a huge range of styles and genres – and it’s simply a blast to play. We hope you’ll enjoy it in your own music productions!
Interested in learning more about purchasing a physical Harpejji® from Marcodi Musical Products? Their store has a wide range of options and sizes, from the 12-string U12 to the flagship K24 that was sampled in our virtual instrument.
At Marcodi.com, you can shop for ready-to-ship Harpejjis®, refurbished/pre-owned, or get one custom-made with your choice of size, wood, color, and accessories. Financing is available as well!
Now upgraded for Kontakt 6.4, Console is our new mixer, modular effects rack, and pedal board, designed to give you full control over your instrument tone. Console gives you 35 effects modules to choose from!
These include multiple EQs (digital and analog-style), compressors, spatial FX, modulation FX, amps, distortion pedals, reverbs, and a selection of over 30 custom cabinet IRs! These cabs cover all the most important sounds you would want, with both dynamic & condenser mics in multiple positions plus a ribbon mic for certain models.
Download the Console manual here to learn more!
Reviews
Modern Harpejji – SoundBytes Magazine
“…this is a very versatile instrument that can play a lot of timbres and tunings in a variety of styles. The sound quality is excellent and the programming is very clever…Impact has a winner on their hands here, I think.”
Warren Burt (SoundBytes Magazine)