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A Sonic Palette Unlike Any Other
SoundIron Cymbology is not just another percussion library; it's a deep dive into the art of cymbal playing, offering sounds that range from the traditional to the utterly unexpected. With 20 distinct cymbals and gongs at its heart, this library brings forth an unmatched variety of tones. Whether it's the classic bowed cymbal effect you seek or the curious sounds generated by dry ice, Cymbology delivers. Each sound is meticulously recorded, ensuring that you get both the intricate details up close and the expansive ambience of a large hall. This library is an invaluable asset for composers and sound designers alike, providing a rich canvas for creativity.
Innovative Control for Expressive Soundscapes
The Kontakt interface within Cymbology is a powerhouse of creative control. Offering users the ability to shape sounds with precision, from swell and attack to vibrato and pitch. The inclusion of 20 custom FX presets further broadens the sonic possibilities, allowing for the creation of everything from ethereal pads to dense, evolving textures. The adaptable LFO system and comprehensive filtering options invite experimentation, while the customizable arpeggiator and FX rack panel empower you to bring your sonic visions to life. This level of control makes Cymbology a go-to tool for crafting unique soundscapes.
Unleash Your Creativity with Advanced Modulation
At the core of SoundIron Cymbology's interface is an advanced modulation system that brings dynamic movement to your sounds. From the LFO's selectable shapes and modulation targets to the versatile arpeggiator, every feature is designed to inspire. The library's modulation capabilities ensure that your compositions feel alive, with textures that breathe and evolve. Whether you're scoring a film or designing sound for a game, these tools offer endless possibilities to innovate and captivate your audience.
Transformative Effects for Immersive Experiences
SoundIron Cymbology closes the gap between raw sound and finished masterpiece with its modular FX rack. Eighteen DSP effect modules, from phaser and flanger to compressor and EQ, can be arranged in any order, allowing for unprecedented sound sculpting. The convolution reverb with its vast selection of impulse responses adds depth and dimension, transporting your listeners to another space. With these effects at your disposal, you can turn simple sounds into complex auditory experiences, making Cymbology a vital part of your creative toolkit.
Made for Kontakt
Optimized for the full version of Kontakt 5.5 or later, this library extends beyond traditional sampling. It is crafted to harness the power of Kontakt's advanced sampling capabilities, offering users an intuitive and flexible toolset for manipulating unique sounds. While the library operates in a "demo mode" on the free Kontakt Player, its open-format design allows for broad compatibility with WAV-compatible software, ensuring that the sounds of the SoundIron Cymbology can inspire music creation across a wide array of platforms. This library represents not just a collection of sounds, but a gateway to uncharted auditory experiences, encouraging musicians to explore, experiment, and express in new and exciting ways.
Features
- Includes 6.15GB and over 2,000+ samples
- Recorded in stunning 24-bit, 48kHz recorded quality and converted to uncompressed PCM samples
- A comprehensive percussion effects library featuring an extensive range of bowed cymbals and gongs for dramatic scoring and sound design
- 20 unique cymbals in various shapes, sizes, and alloys, including crashes, splashes, gongs, bells, and trashes, along with a unique stack of spent WWII Howitzer artillery shells
- Dozens of articulation variations for each cymbal, from short stabs to long, tortured wails, ideal for setting moods, striking transitions, and crafting soundscapes
- Includes unique sounds of dry ice on cymbal surfaces, offering a different array of squeals, hisses, screeches, drones, screams, rumbles, and wails
- Two wide microphone positions, capturing full detail and presence up close and a rich, spacious reverb in a large hall for epic and orchestral scoring
- Access a spectacular array of pads, drones, synths, and textures, alongside bowed, frozen, and tuned cymbal effects with flowing overtones and massive low end
- Utilize an automation-ready Kontakt interface with sound-shaping controls for swell, attack, release, offset, vibrato, filter, pitch, articulation switching, and more
- Get creative with 20 unique sound-designed custom FX presets, offering a wide range of creative options
- Customize your sound with an adaptable LFO system, selectable LFO shape, modulation target parameter, speed, intensity, tempo-syncing, and fade-in time
- 12 lowpass, high-pass, and FX filters with assignable modulation targets for dynamic sound manipulation
- Enhance melodies and performances with a customizable arpeggiator, key and scale lock system for easy composition and live play
- Expand your sonic possibilities with a modular FX rack panel, featuring 18 DSP effect modules for ultimate sound crafting flexibility
- Transform your music with 99 convolution reverb impulse responses and 40 custom FX impulses for creating new worlds of musical possibility
- Start crafting immediately with a bank of FX rack chain factory presets designed to inspire
Specifications
- Operating system:
- Mac: OSX 10.9 or later
- Windows: Windows 7 or later
- Format: VST, AU, AAX
- Requires: Kontakt 5.5.0 or later
- RAM: 2GB
- Hard disk memory: 6.15GB
- Product code: 1337-1173