Nyckelharpa
Keys of the North
A bowed string instrument with keys (tangents) that press against strings to change pitch. 16 strings: 3 melody, 1 drone, and 12 sympathetic resonance strings. Played in Sweden since the 14th century. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (2023). The sympathetic strings create a shimmering quality beloved by ambient and film composers.
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About Nyckelharpa
A bowed string instrument with keys (tangents) that press against strings to change pitch. 16 strings: 3 melody, 1 drone, and 12 sympathetic resonance strings. Played in Sweden since the 14th century. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (2023). The sympathetic strings create a shimmering quality beloved by ambient and film composers.
Every parameter in Nyckelharpa has been carefully tuned to deliver professional results with minimal effort. The intuitive interface puts the most important controls front and center, while deeper parameters are accessible when you need them.
Designed for seamless integration into your existing workflow, Nyckelharpa supports both VST3 and AU formats on macOS, with full Apple Silicon optimization for maximum performance on the latest hardware.
