Carillon

• Features real clock tower bells, providing a powerful and detailed sound.
• Includes multiple mallet types and a rubbed articulation for varied sonic character.
• Recorded with a bespoke Aligned Microphone Setup for enhanced audio quality.
• Offers sound shaping options and reversed articulations for versatility.
• Part of a comprehensive bells collection that includes Bowls, Chime, and Sleigh Bells 2.

Product Overview

Carillon features a collection of real clock tower bells, some weighing up to half a ton, delivering a powerful and resonant sound. The library captures the bells in great detail, offering both dramatic hits and softer strikes that can evoke melodic qualities at lower velocities.

Details

The instrument includes various articulations, such as two different mallet types and a rubbed articulation that sustains a sound around the bell's exterior. This versatility allows for a wide range of expressive possibilities, from strong, stoic timbres to more delicate, lyrical tones. The recordings were made using an Aligned Microphone Setup, which employs a combination of cardioid, condenser, and ribbon microphones to capture the bells with precision.

With over 6,300 samples, the library provides extensive options for sound shaping, including reversed articulations. The cohesive tone across the bells collection enhances the overall musicality when layered together. Performance controls allow for tailored dynamics and articulation management, making the Carillon suitable for various scoring contexts, from cinematic to ambient soundscapes.