Boomwhackers

• Features a set of color-coded, tuned plastic tubes that produce pitched sounds when struck, sampled across 3 octaves from C2 to C5.
• Recorded in stereo using high-end mics, preamps, and converters, with 5 velocity layers and 5 round robins for each note.
• Requires Kontakt 5.7.3 or newer; the full version is necessary as Kontakt Player runs in demo mode.
• Includes an effects script allowing users to add various DSP effects, enhancing the sonic capabilities of the library.
• Designed for both solo and ensemble play, with adjustable parameters for player count and MIDI velocity control.

Product Overview

Boomwhackers is a tuned percussion library featuring a set of lightweight, color-coded plastic tubes that produce distinct pitched sounds when struck. This library captures the playful essence of these tubes, making them suitable for both educational purposes and creative sound design.

Details

The library includes samples spanning three octaves, from C2 to C5, recorded in stereo within a dry studio environment using high-quality microphones and preamps. Each note features five velocity layers and five round robins, ensuring a natural and dynamic performance. The samples have been denoised and normalized to maintain a consistent level without sudden intensity jumps.

Users can easily adjust the number of players to create a fuller ensemble sound, reflecting the collaborative nature of Boomwhackers. The included effects script allows for extensive sound manipulation, enabling the addition of various DSP effects such as EQ, compression, and reverb. Settings can be fine-tuned for round robin selection, dynamic range, and velocity curves, providing flexibility in performance and sound design.