Ricotti Mallets

• Features tuned mallet percussion instruments including Marimba, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, and Crotales, performed by renowned percussionist Frank Ricotti.
• Recorded at Spitfire Studios with five microphone signals, offering a range of tonal options from mellow to bright.
• Requires Kontakt Full (version 5.6.8 or higher) and the Spitfire Audio App for use.
• Includes various articulations such as rolls, glisses, and multiple playing techniques for each instrument.
• Provides an intuitive interface with a microphone mixer and an ostinato creation feature for enhanced control.

Product Overview

Ricotti Mallets features a selection of tuned percussion instruments, including marimba, glockenspiel, xylophone, and crotales, all performed by renowned percussionist Frank Ricotti. The library captures a rich, expressive timbre that lends itself well to both melodic and rhythmic contexts, making it suitable for contemporary orchestral compositions and film scoring.

Details

The library offers a comprehensive range of articulations across its four instruments, including various dynamics and playing techniques such as rolls, glisses, and tremolos. Each instrument is recorded with multiple mic signals, allowing for a tailored sound from bright and sparkling to mellow and resonant. The marimba and xylophone provide a bright, wooden character, while the glockenspiel and crotales add a shimmering quality that can cut through dense arrangements.

The interface includes a main overview panel that displays all available techniques and a simple microphone mixer for quick adjustments. Additionally, a general controls panel offers deeper control over the instrument's features, including the ability to purge techniques from memory to optimize performance. The Ostinatum feature allows for instant ostinato creation, enhancing workflow for composers looking to build rhythmic patterns efficiently.