INSTRUMENTA
Imagine standing in front of a centuries-old flute or recorder in a museum. With Instrumenta, you can press a button and hear the actual sound of that very instrument, not just a generic example from the same era or maker. This transforms passive viewing into an active listening encounter, bridging visual history with sonic identity.
Instrumenta is a dedicated branch of Dgtalrevival that focuses on creating audio catalogues for museums and cultural institutions by sampling their historical instruments. The aim is to offer visitors an enhanced, immersive experience during exhibitions, particularly when original instruments are on display.
The sampling process mirrors our approach at Dgtalrevival: we work closely with institutions and professional performers to capture the full expressive potential of each instrument. From these samples, we curate high-quality audio catalogues tailored for the specific needs of each institution and exhibition.
In addition to the sampling process we include a full spectrum analysis including samples we take such as note tunings, deviation and frequencies charts and more, all for the sake of preservation and research.