Description
Overview
Naada is a transformative virtual instrument from MNTRA Instruments that reimagines the classical resonances of India as expressive, cinematic textures. By blending the ancient depth of ragas with contemporary sonic aesthetics, Naada provides musicians, producers, and sound healers with a versatile toolkit to fuse traditional Indian sounds across any modern genre.
The instrument is rooted in the philosophy of Nada yoga, treating sound as a bridge between the inner and outer cosmos. From meticulously recorded traditional instruments in Chennai to a one-of-a-kind custom Indian cello, Naada offers a harmonious blend of millenary practices and cutting-edge sound design, processed through modular outboard gear and guitar pedals for a multifaceted modern character.
Key Details
- Extensive Sound Library: Includes 190+ presets featuring authentic Shruti tuning and 40+ instrument sample maps.
- High-Fidelity Capture: Source recordings captured up to 384kHz/32-bit extended ultrasonic range, ensuring audio integrity during radical pitch shifting and transformation.
- The Anahata Cello: Features a unique, custom-built Indian cello with 5 main playing strings and 23 sympathetic strings, utilizing Sample Start Modulation (SSM) and 105 round robins for infinite expression.
- Authentic Indian Instrumentation: Deeply sampled sources including the South Indian Nadaswaram, North Indian Sarangi, Sarod, male and female Tanpuras, Shruti box, Kanjira, and Pakhawaj.
- Microphone Flexibility: Access up to 20 microphone channels and up to 4 distinct perspectives for precise spatial shaping.
- Atmospheric Layers: Integrated ambient field recordings from the South Indian countryside and the community of Auroville.
Use Cases
- Cinematic Scoring: Create evocative, culturally rich soundtracks that blend traditional Indian motifs with modern orchestral or electronic textures.
- Sound Healing & Meditation: Utilize the 22 shruti system and authentic Raga intonations to craft immersive, meditative soundscapes.
- Genre Fusion: Integrate the organic grit of re-amped Indian instruments into Lo-Fi, Downtempo, or Experimental electronic music.
- Expressive Soloing: Use the Anahata cello’s evolving performances for emotive, lead melodic lines that shift in spatial position and expression.
Installation
Naada is a virtual instrument that operates within the MNDALA engine. To get started:
- Engine Requirement: Ensure you have MNDALA V2.4.0 (Free Engine) installed.
- Activation: No physical dongle is required; users simply sign in to their account to authorize the software.
- Delivery: The product is provided via instant download.
- Storage: Ensure you have sufficient space for the 20.7 GB download, which occupies 23.2 GB on disk.
Compatibility
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows, macOS
- Plugin Formats: VST3, AU, AAX
- DAW Support: Compatible with all VST3, AU, and AAX compatible DAWs
- Engine Requirement: Requires MNDALA V2.4.0 or higher
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: MNTRA Instruments
- Edition: Portals Series
- Delivery Format: Instant Download
- Delivery Format: Download / Digital License
- Platform: Windows, Mac
- Plug-in Formats: VST3, AU, AAX
- Disk Space Required: 23.2 GB
- SKU: 1436-1022
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows, macOS
- Requirements Source: manufacturer or supplier product documentation (https://shop.mntra.io/).
- Requirements Source: manufacturer or supplier product documentation (https://www.mntra.io/).
- Requirements Source: manufacturer or supplier product documentation (https://www.mntra.io/product/naada/).
- Disk Space: 23.2 GB Hard Drive Space
Tyler Brown –
Outstanding product with amazing quality! Has exceeded all expectations and become an essential part of my setup!