Spitfire Audio has joined forces with rising composer and multi-instrumentalist Aska Matsumiya (After Yang, Betty, Fastest Woman On Earth) to unveil a new sample library called Crystal Bowls, in a community-driven release.
It’s a distinctive collection of instruments that captures the ethereal and resonant tones of crystal bowls, tuning forks and percussion, meticulously curated and designed to inspire composers, producers, and musicians alike.
Matsumiya, celebrated for her distinguishing musical contributions to film, television, and the wider artistic landscape, has brought her signature touch to Crystal Bowls, infusing it with a delicate balance of organic warmth and avant-garde beauty. The collaboration with Spitfire Audio marks a notable moment in the world of sound design and production.
Crystal Bowls features
- A 7-piece set of rare crystal singing bowls made from high-purity quartz.
- Tuned to C, D, E, F, G, A, and B at a frequency of 432 Hz.
- Recorded in the expansive acoustics of London’s Hackney Round Chapel, with a clear and resonant reverb.
- Presented in an elegant, user-friendly interface equipped with intuitive controls.
- 4 controls to help shape your sound – Attack, Release, Offset and Reverb (using an IR captured in the Round Chapel).
- 5 Crystal Bowl playing styles.
- Mix between a range of 6 traditional and contemporary beaters – Brushes, Soft Mallet, Sticks, Rubber Mallet, Plastic Mallet, Hot Rods.
- 2 tuning fork sounds for higher, sharper tones.
- A signal created from a mix of Close, Room, Gallery positions.
- 6 warped sounds made by running the crystal bowls through guitar pedals and granular synths.
- Download Size: 2.1GB.
Crystal Bowls is available to purchase for £79 GBP / $99 USD / 99 EUR.
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