The Skiddaw Stones

• The Skiddaw Stones is a sample library designed for use with Kontakt and Logic EXS24.
• It features unique sounds derived from a collection of stones, offering an unconventional sonic character.
• This library requires Kontakt for full functionality.

Product Overview

The Skiddaw Stones is a unique sample library featuring a lithophone crafted from 61 tuned hornfels stones, offering a rich and ancient tonal palette. The library captures the essence of this rare instrument, providing a blend of melodic and percussive qualities that can evoke both haunting and resonant soundscapes.

Details

The library includes a variety of articulations, featuring wood and rubber mallets for striking the stones, as well as a scraping articulation that adds an intriguing texture. With 12 velocity layers and 5 round-robin variations, the instrument ensures a dynamic and expressive performance. The close capture retains the intimate character of the stones, while additional controls allow for shaping the sound through envelope and filter adjustments.

Generative tools such as Chord Mutate and Calder enable composers to create evolving patterns and textures, enhancing the instrument's versatility. The modular effects panel offers 16 different effects, including convolution reverb, allowing for a wide range of sonic possibilities. This library is well-suited for scoring contexts that require unique sound design or atmospheric elements, making it a valuable addition for composers seeking to explore unconventional timbres.