Chris Hein EASY Water Harp

A Unique Sound Source Full of Magic, Depth, and Organic Textures

Step into the mysterious sonic world of two handcrafted water harps with a library that’s as unusual as it is inspiring. Chris Hein – Water Harp delivers a captivating palette of organic resonance, cinematic effects, and playable textures — perfect for sound designers, composers, and anyone looking to add a touch of mystique to their productions.

Highlights

• Chromatically playable bowed articulations: Expressive, dynamically playable textures — ideal for atmospheric layering and evolving soundscapes.

• Natural and processed percussive hits: Versatile percussion sounds captured directly from the instrument — raw, powerful, or sound-designed.

• Original and designed effects: Organic special effects — perfect for building tension, transitions, or cinematic accents.

• Wide variety of water harp pads: Shimmering, textured soundscapes — great for ambient music, scoring, soundtracks, and electronic production.

An Instrument with Soul

Two rare, handcrafted water harps were recorded using a wide variety of materials and experimental playing techniques — all captured in stunning detail and high-resolution audio. The result is an expressive, deeply resonant sample library with a truly distinctive character.

Whether bowed softly, struck percussively, or layered into rich pads, Water Harp brings mysterious depth and a signature tone to any production.

Technical Features

• 16 individual instruments, each with 16 unique presets
• A total of 256 ready-to-use sound presets
• ADSR envelope and fully adjustable velocity curves
• Extensive vibrato section with fine-tuned expression controls
• 7 effect slots for custom sound shaping
• 112 built-in convolution impulses for realistic spatial placement
• Integrated EASY features: Hot-keys, arpeggiator, and repetition triggers for intuitive performance

Chris Hein – Water Harp is more than just a sample library — it’s an inspiring sound tool that combines organic depth, emotional expression, and cinematic impact. Ideal for anyone looking to expand their musical language with truly unique sonic textures.

About the EASY SERIES

The EASY Series combines innovative, user-friendly instruments designed to boost creativity and streamline your music production workflow.

Requires the full version of Kontakt 6.

Please notice: This library can not be used with the free Kontakt Player! To use this "Open Kontakt" format, you need a full version of Kontakt, which is included in products such as Komplete or Komplete Ultimate.

The minimum required Kontakt version number for this product is stated in the product description or can be found on the developer's website.

System Requirements:

Mac:

• macOS 10.14 or higher
• 64 bit
• Intel Core i5 or Apple M1 (native)
• RAM: 4GB (6GB recommended)

Windows:

• Windows 10 or higher
• 64 bit
• Intel Core i5 or similar CPU
• RAM: 4GB (6GB recommended)

Supported Interfaces:

• Mac (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX
• Windows (64-bit): Stand-alone, VST, VST3,  AAX

Legacy Versions:

If you require legacy installers of Kontakt Player please refer to this Knowledge Base Article.