A Unique and Fascinating Instrument
The U is a handcrafted glissy steel lamellophone created by Bart Hopkin, a renowned inventor of unique musical instruments. This instrument has a fascinating design with 14 tines per note, arranged in octaves and fifths, creating a liquid, metallic timbre that is perfect for experimental compositions. Played with a thin stick-like plectrum, it produces an evocative, shimmering sound with endless potential for creative exploration.
Recording & Articulations
The U was recorded up close using wide stereo for a clear, detailed sound. A binaural tetrahedral microphone provides an immersive first-person experience, capturing the intimate essence of the instrument. The library includes a range of playable tuned and untuned articulations that give you freedom of expression, from plucks and glisses to percussion-like sounds.
Comprehensive Control & Flexibility
The Kontakt interface offers extensive sound-shaping tools, including:
- Layer mixing, filters, vibrato, articulation switching, and cross-fading.
- Customizable LFO system with options for modulation targets, tempo-syncing, and more.
- Arpeggiator with control over velocity, timing, and randomization for creative sequencing.
- FX Rack with 18 DSP modules, including phaser, delay, distortion, amp simulators, EQ, rotator, and more.
Key Features:
- Handcrafted steel lamellophone with 14 tines per note.
- Up-close stereo and binaural recordings for immersive sound.
- Multiple articulations: Plucks, Bowed Shorts, Bowed Sustains, Glisses, Percussion, FX.
- 20 custom sound-designed FX and ambient presets.
- Creative sound-shaping controls including filters, modulation, LFOs, and arpeggiation.
- 18 DSP effects and 99 convolution reverb impulse responses.
- 7,694 stereo samples with 24-bit, 48kHz resolution.
Creative Sound Design Tools
In addition to the natural sounds of the U, Soundiron has enhanced the library with sound-designed textures, pads, and tones that expand the instrument’s sonic range. These custom FX can be layered, modulated, and blended with the natural sounds to create new and imaginative soundscapes.
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