The Very Loud Indeed Co. has announced the release of a new sample library featuring the quartzophone instrument. Bodhi: Zen Chimes brings the sounds of the a tuned percussion instrument made of crystal cylinders, which produces a warm, mellow sound, and is ideal for creating soothing and reflective zen moods.

BODHI is a Kontakt instrument designed for speed, flexibility, and ease of use. BODHI is mainly based on the Quartzophone, a tuned percussion instrument made of crystal cylinders, which produce a warm, mellow sound, and is ideal for creating soothing and reflective zen moods.

However, it also includes two sets of chromatic windchimes, and it allows a large number of combinations of its 9 sound layers.

Bodhi: Zen Chimes features

  • 176 sound files at 24 bit / 48 kHz resolution in a compact 960 MB footprint.
  • 3 sampled pitched percussion instruments (Quartzophone, high wind chimes, low wind chimes).
  • Simultaneously playable short notes and pads in each instrument module.
  • 10 highly curated presets to serve as starting points or templates.
  • Instrument modules can be activated or deactivated to save on voices and CPU power.
  • All WAV files are included, so you can use them in your DAW or other samplers.

Available for the full version of Kontakt 6.7.1 or higher, Bodhi: Zen Chimes is on sale for the introductory price of $17 USD (regular $29 USD).

More information: The Very Loud Indeed Co.