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Tonsturm has released a new Kontakt instrument library that delivers a groundbreaking fusion of classical strings and resonant drums, creating a soundscape like no other.
The dual-layer Spiral Strings brings the sounds of an instrument with 2 classical cello strings that are attached to 3 meter long springs. The sound is transferred by the springs to a pair of connected drums that replace the normal body.
It was clear from the beginning that we only could do justice to the sound of the Spring Cello by capturing “performances” instead of sterile and separated tones. Matthias – professional Cello player from cologne – did a great job taking our crazy notes regarding unusual play styles. But we also wanted the instrument to be something you can really work with – so every play style is bound to it’s key note and the musical scale.
We recorded at a big studio in the Netherlands with the most low-noise sounddesign microphones and on the other side the most insane collection of vintage and modern Hi-End gear grails.
Spiral Springs comes with 8 playing styles, from regular legato to Sul Ponticello, titanium sticks, and more. It has 3 mic positions, 3 round-robins (10-15 seconds long), and you can blend and control both layers of the instrument with various parameters.
The instrument also has a powerful modulation matrix and various effects, including a true stereo convolution which gives the instrument a new dimension.
Take a listen to some impressions below.
Sounds interesting? Then you’ll be happy to hear that Tonesturm is offering you the chance to win one of two free copies of Spiral Strings (regular $179 USD ex. VAT where applicable).
Leave a comment below and the lucky winners will be picked from all entries submitted before the end of Sunday December 17th, 2023 (one entry per person allowed).
Good luck, and make sure to check the Tonsturm website for more details on Spiral Strings.
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Congratulations to the winners, Matt and maddin! You’ll receive an email with details on how to get your copy of Spiral Strings shortly.
Thanks all for playing, and for those who are interested Tonsturm has been so kind to provide a limited time $80 USD discount on Spiral Strings. Use coupon code REKKERD at the checkout to get the discount, valid until December 24th.
thanks for the giveaway – i didn’t expected this :-) First impression after downloading: a really impressive and feature-rich instrument.
It’s may not useful for any genre and kind of music – but especially for scapes and anything moving in the background from subtil to immersive it got a big range and a lot of adjustemnts to play with.
A fully integrated Native Instruments nks version would be the i point on the i – but it run’s fine in Kontakt 7 as well and i will dive into it further if i find the time for it.
Weird concept, incredible execution. I can definitely see myself using this a lot in my music
This is very interesting. Definitely fits the kind of music I make (Weird, atmospheric/ambient music with metal elements)
Weird and wonderful. Compliments of the season to all!
Looks very interesting. Sounds great too!
Count me in, too!
This is a really interesting concept! Looking forward to learning more…n my way to the website now.
Grateful to know about this and perhaps win a copy!
Count me in
I could do lots of things with these brilliant sounds
very cinematic – nice sounding!
very nice, thanks!
Sound really inspiring!
Sounds fantastic! Thanks for the chance!
very impressive and cinematic sounds !
Would be nice to win this
It’s a very interesting tone!
Nice!
Sounds good, I’d like to user this on my modern pop productions and let audiences rejoice!
Good luck everyone
Sounds really good!!
What a fantastic-sounding library. Very useful indeed.
I love strings, and especially Cello-like sounds, let’s try it!
Souns great!
Sounds soooo good!
Ok, let’s go!
This instrument invents a new idiom: spiral into control
Such a creative innovation! My best to all contestants!
Thanks!
I WANT IT YEHHEYE
Superb idea and execution on this instrument. Very creative!
So freaking cool!! What an awesome idea! Many thanks for the chance, Tonsturm and Rekkerd, good luck everyone and merry xmas.
Nice
Cool sounding instrument! Thanks for another giveaway!
Good golly, this is instrument is awsome!
Thank you for the opportunity, Ronnie!
thank you
GOOD!
Would love to use it in new productions!
Quite interesting instrument!
Beautiful
Very cinematic.. would be useful in my library.
Looks like a very inspiring library with a unique concept.
Very cool! Count me in!
I love it!!!
Beautiful concept!
Sounds very interesting, indeed. Would love to give it a spin in my ambient projects!
Looks like a very interesting library. Love to win it.