Ashen Scoring Cello

• Highly expressive and intimate acoustic cello designed for cinematic, minimal post-classical, and post-horror music.

Product Overview

Ashen Scoring Cello is a solo cello library crafted for cinematic and minimal post-classical compositions, with a focus on emotive and intimate performances. Its unique tonal character, described as woven from whispers and screams, lends itself well to post-horror soundtracks and atmospheric scoring.

Details

The library features a range of articulations, including sustained legato, pizzicato, and unconventional techniques like strumming with a credit card and sul ponticello. Each note is sampled with up to eight round robins and four dynamic layers, ensuring a realistic and expressive playback. The approach to short articulations employs "Repetition Sampling," capturing real performances rather than one-shot samples, which enhances musicality and energy.

A standout feature is the Performance Designer engine, allowing composers to create harmonies, melodies, and rhythmic patterns that complement their arrangements. This tool includes a variety of presets and a smart randomizing function, making it versatile for different scoring contexts. The instrument is recorded by Alder & Ash in Montreal, ensuring a high-quality sound that integrates seamlessly into both dark ambient and orchestral settings.