Masinqo - ማሲንቆ Ethiopian Instrument
Experience the soul of Ethiopian music in the palm of your hand with Masinqo (ማሲንቆ) the most authentic and expressive virtual Ethiopian one-string fiddle app. Whether you are an experienced Azmari, a world music enthusiast, or a beginner discovering traditional African instruments, Masinqo brings the iconic diamond-shaped bowed lute to life with real studio recorded sound samples and ultra low latency responsive controls..
Features
- Two Handed Expressive Play: Stop notes along the neck with one hand while bowing horizontally across the horsehair bow with the other.
- Natural Dynamics: Dynamic bowing speed changes sound intensity and timbre just like a real acoustic masinqo.
- Explore the authentic modal tuning systems that define traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean music:
- Studio-Quality Audio: Powered by a dedicated low-latency audio engine utilizing genuine, high-definition acoustic instrument recordings.
