Orchestral Tools has expanded its Creative Soundpacks series with the release of Eavan, an intimate sample library dedicated to traditional Irish folk instruments and experimental textures. Curated and produced by Frederik Theyssen, the collection delivers a close, detailed sound designed for traditional arrangements, modern songwriting, and cinematic textures.
Instrument Selection and Articulations
Eavan features a curated set of four core acoustic Irish aerophones alongside traditional percussion. Recorded at Resonance Studio in Berlin, the library captures the physical details of each instrument within a tight acoustic environment.
The collection includes:
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Irish Aerophones: Spry tin whistle, traditional Irish flute, and concertina.
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Percussion: Meticulously sampled bodhrán strikes, thumps, and performance techniques.
The library offers up to 19 articulations per instrument, capturing standard folk ornaments, conventional performance styles, and sustained, wistful exhalations. In addition to the purely acoustic captures, Orchestral Tools has included 13 processed patches (comprising four pads, six keys, and three plucks) that transform the original sound sources into sound design tools suitable for a wider variety of modern genres.
Seamless Workflow Integration
Eavan runs natively in Orchestral Tools’ proprietary SINEplayer. The interface allows users to manage system resources efficiently by providing advanced features built for modern scoring workflows:
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Mic Merging: Users can fine-tune their mix using three distinct microphone positions (including close, detailed perspectives) and then merge those signals into a single resource-efficient channel within the player.
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A la Carte Downloads: SINEplayer allows users to download only the specific instruments, processed patches, or microphone setups required for their project, saving local storage space.
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On-the-Fly Customization: Standard workflow enhancements like automatic keyswitch mapping and easy MIDI control remapping are supported out of the box.
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Features & Technical Specifications
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Instrumentation: 6 single acoustic instruments plus 13 sound-designed variants.
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Articulations: Up to 19 conventional and textural techniques per instrument.
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Microphone Positions: 3 discrete, blendable mic positions focusing on close, detailed captures.
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Processed Patches: 13 total patches (4 pads, 6 keys, 3 plucks).
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Audio Format: 24-bit / 48 kHz samples.
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Library Size: 13.5 GB uncompressed (4.5 GB installation footprint utilizing SINEarc compression).
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Software Environment: Runs via the free Orchestral Tools SINEplayer (supports VST3, AU, AAX on macOS and Windows).
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Copy Protection: Standard SINEplayer system authorization (no external hardware dongle required).
Pricing & Availability
Eavan is available now from the official Orchestral Tools website:
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Introductory Price: €59.00 (Regular RRP €79.00) available until July 16, 2026.
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Special Promotion: Purchases of Eavan before July 16, 2026, qualify for a 50% discount on any other collection within the Creative Soundpacks series (such as Arbos, Ore, Amber, or Illuvia) by using the checkout code celebrate-soundpacks.
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