Celeste

• Features a 5.5 octave Schiedmayer studio model celeste with 32 velocity layers for expressive playability.
• Includes two mic channels with top and back stereo mics for precise sound mixing.
• Requires Kontakt 6 or Kontakt 6 Player version 6.2 or later.
• Offers advanced features such as microtuning, envelope, filter, and LFO panels for sound shaping.
• Includes a rhythmic trail generator and a generative arpeggiator for creating unique patterns and sequences.

Product Overview

Celeste offers a rich, ethereal sound from a 5.5 octave Schiedmayer model, ideal for creating magical atmospheres in orchestral and cinematic contexts. Its expressive character is enhanced by 32 velocity layers, allowing for nuanced dynamics and fluidity in performance.

Details

The instrument features a close capture that retains key and mechanical details, contributing to its intimate timbre. The main control panel includes two mic channels for precise mixing, while additional editing options allow for envelope shaping, filtering, and LFO modulation. This flexibility enables composers to explore a range of textures beyond the traditional celeste sound.

Performance controls include velocity curve tuning and randomisation options for timing and velocity, enhancing the instrument's responsiveness. The built-in Weaver and Jammer features facilitate the creation of unique rhythmic patterns and generative arpeggios, making it suitable for both melodic and textural applications. The comprehensive effects panel includes configurable insert effects and a four-band equaliser, allowing for further sound shaping in a mix.