Virtuosity Vibraphone

• Features a chromatically-sampled vibraphone recorded in a small venue for an intimate sound.
• Utilizes six sets of carefully selected microphones to capture a flexible, clean tone at various distances.
• Requires Kontakt Player; limited to a 15-minute demo period without full Kontakt.
• Suitable for a variety of genres including jazz, classical, world, and cinematic music.

Product Overview

Virtuosity Vibraphone offers a detailed and intimate sampling of a brand new vibraphone, recorded in a small venue with high-quality equipment. This library captures the instrument's clean and flexible tone, making it suitable for a variety of genres, including jazz, classical, world, and cinematic music.

Details

The library features chromatic sampling across a 3.5-octave range, ensuring accurate representation of the instrument's tonal nuances. Articulations include normal mallet hits with full pedaling, sustain options without pedal, and closed hits for staccato lines. The vibraphone's pedal behavior has been meticulously sampled, allowing for realistic note releases and mechanical noises that can be adjusted within the interface.

Recording utilized six sets of microphones, chosen for their low noise and high accuracy. This includes a combination of close and overhead mics, allowing for a range of sound qualities from focused to ambient. The VISAGE engine provides extensive control over mic positions, dynamics, and other performance parameters, enhancing playability and customization. Additionally, the library includes a bowed vibraphone articulation, expanding its expressive capabilities.