Free Download Ergo Kukke - Handpan

The Handpan by Ergo Kukke is a magical journey through the D minor and chromatic scales. This special hang is made of thick nitrided steel, giving it a softer, moodier and more cinematic sound. It resonates in such a way that it can be used for rhythmic playing, and it also has a tail section that is perfect for meditative and slow playing. The Handpan , also known as the Hang or Pan Drum , has a mesmerizing sound that transports you to a realm of serenity and inspiration.

With a 22 inch/56 cm diameter and hand-hammered tuned, this handpan is recorded with high resolution 192kHz stereo and the aim was to capture sound of the Handpan the way you would hear it when playing it on your lap. Now available in your DAW. Handpan brings you a mesmerizing sound both in D-minor and extended chromatic scale.

Pro’s of D-minor presets – the instrument’s resonances are the most natural and whole in the pan’s body. If it was tuned, then the small resonances between notes would misalign. So this is more natural and it is easy to get the hang of playing this way of playing.

Pro’s of the chromatic presets – allows you to extend the instrument to any scale you wish.

Articulations

Finger – main way of playing
Multi or many fingers – for a more crowded sound.
Air Vibration – a method of changing air pressure above the played note by waiving the hand
Thumb – usually the closest notes to the body are played with the thumb
Nail – for a more snappy and percussive sound, you can play with your finger nails.
Mute – for more rhythmic play or changing sound
Mallet 1 – a rubber mallet
Mallet 2 – a wooden mallet
Inside – a sound, not recorded before, from the inside of the pan.
Percussion and noise samples – for rhythms and realism
Textures – these are loops to make your track feel more alive
Bonus Rhythms – these happened on the fly while recording the instrument
The Finger, Multi Finger, Air Vibration, Thumb, Nail, Mute, Mallet 1 & 2 are also available as chromatic – this expands the instrument beyond D-minor to a regular keyboard with all notes available.