Hopkin Instrumentarium Lamellophones

• Includes unique Hopkin Instrumentarium plucked idiophone libraries along with two exclusive instruments: Cat's Face and CÍque.
• Instruments are made of wood and steel, offering distinct organic tonal flavors.
• Features multiple microphone positions and hundreds of ambient soundscapes.
• Requires Kontakt for use.

Product Overview

Hopkin Instrumentarium: Lamellophones is a collection of 17 unique plucked idiophones, including two exclusive instruments, Cat's Face and CÍque. Each instrument, crafted from wood and steel, offers its own organic tonal character, making it suitable for a variety of musical contexts, from ambient soundscapes to intricate melodic lines.

Details

The library features multiple microphone positions, allowing for a range of tonal captures, from intimate close miking to more spacious ambient recordings. With over of content, it includes a variety of articulations such as plucks, bowed shorts, and glisses, providing a rich palette for composers. The interface is designed for flexibility, featuring a modular 4-layer GUI that allows for extensive sound shaping through controls for swell, attack, release, and vibrato, among others.

Additionally, the library includes over 100 custom FX presets and a comprehensive effects rack with 18 different DSP modules, enabling users to create unique sound textures. The adaptable LFO system and customizable arpeggiator further enhance playability, making it easy to integrate these instruments into both live performance and studio compositions. This instrument is well-suited for scoring projects that require distinctive and organic sounds.