Balalaika Prima

Requires Kontakt

€69.00

Features

Iconic Russian Folk Instrument

Solo, Strum, and Harmony modes

14 Realistic Articulations

Dynamic Tremolo Engine

Auto & Manual Chord Positions

Natural Glissando with Legato

Realistic String Behavior

Balalaika Prima

Requires Kontakt

€69.00

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Balalaika is the renowned symbol of Russian culture.

Despite its simple construction and tuning the instrument is capable of stunning performances. We meticulously sampled the balalaika prima and made an easy-to-control emulation, which help you creating distinctive folk tracks, even not being familiar with the real instrument.

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I met you

Composer

Leonid Malashkin

Instruments

Efimov Audio Balalaika

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MIDI

MP3

Solo

Sorrow

Composer

Ilya Efimov

Efimov Audio @ 2012

Instruments

Efimov Audio Balalaika

MIDI

MP3

Solo

The Moon Shines

Composer

Folk Song

Efimov Audio @ 2012

Instruments

Efimov Audio Balalaika

Efimov Audio Bayan

Efimov Audio Nylon Guitar

MIDI

MP3

Solo

Valenki

Composer

Folk Song (arr. Ilya Efimov)

Efimov Audio @ 2012

Instruments

Efimov Audio Balalaika

Efimov Audio Domra

Efimov Audio Contrabass Balalaika

MIDI

MP3

Solo

Features

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Solo, Strum & Harmony modes

Solo, Strum, and Harmony modes cover melodic lines, chordal rhythms, and hybrid performance. Instantly switch between them to suit your workflow.

Fully Controllable Tremolo

Adjust tremolo speed and dynamics in real time via MIDI. Works independently from velocity, ideal for nuanced phrasing and automation.

Smart Chord Recognition

Detects major and minor triads in the chord zone and applies appropriate voicings and articulations. Makes harmonic programming fast and intuitive.

Wide Range of Articulations

Includes all essential techniques for authentic balalaika performance — pizzicato, tremolo, legato, harmonics, staccato, glissando, vibrato, and more. Articulations are designed for expressive control and can be used in both melodic and rhythmic contexts.

Repetition Key Functionality

Allows you to repeat the last note, interval, or chord instantly — useful for emulating fast picking or rhythmic accents. Also ideal for performing tremolo manually at any tempo, with full control over timing and feel.