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Description

Unleash the power of cinematic soundscapes with the Soundiron Cymbology plugin, a comprehensive percussion effects library specifically crafted for Kontakt. This remarkable instrument offers a deep dive into the mysterious world of bowed cymbals and gongs, with 20 unique cymbals captured in stunning detail. From the traditional to the avant-garde, Soundiron has meticulously recorded everything from crashes and splashes to gongs and even a stack of spent WWII Howitzer artillery shells.

What sets Cymbology apart is its innovative use of dry ice on cymbal surfaces, producing an ethereal collection of squeals, hisses, and drones that add a whole new dimension to your compositions. Whether you are scoring for dramatic tension or crafting ambient soundscapes, this plugin offers a treasure trove of sonic possibilities. Each sound is available in two microphone positions: up close for pristine detail and clarity, or in a large hall for a naturally lush reverb that is perfect for orchestral settings.

Inside Cymbology, you’ll discover a vibrant palette of pads, drones, synths, and evolving textures alongside traditional bowed, frozen, and tuned cymbal effects. With its complex overtones, broad warmth, and massive low end, this library is a must-have for sound designers and composers who crave depth and versatility.

Key Features:

  • One master NKI instrument bank in open Kontakt format
  • Bowed, Frozen, Tuned, and Ambient Cymbal sound effects in two microphone positions
  • 138 Ambience patches created from the source content
  • 24 bit / 48 kHz uncompressed PCM wav samples
  • 20 Custom Sound-Designed FX and Ambient presets
  • 2,216 Stereo WAV files
  • 6.15 GB installed
  • Flexible and intuitive multi-layer user interface controls, with LFO, filter, glide, and arpeggiator
  • Full FX rack with convolution reverb with custom rooms, halls, chambers & FX environments

System Requirements:

  • Windows 7 or higher
  • Mac OSX 10.9 or higher
  • Dual-Core CPU, 2 GB System RAM, SATA or SSD hard drive recommended for this library

Important Notes:

  • The FULL Version of Kontakt 5.5 (or later) is required in order to use this instrument
  • You will be stuck in DEMO MODE if trying to use this instrument in the FREE Kontakt Player
  • This digital product is delivered as a download via the Amazon S3 cloud network. A broadband internet connection is required.
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Soundiron Cymbology 1 Bowed library walkthrough with Mike Peaslee

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Features and functionality

  • Soundiron Cymbology includes bowed cymbal tones, offering a wide range of ambient high-frequency sounds suitable for filling space in music compositions.

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  • Compared to Sonixinema's Bowed Metals and EastWest's Stormdrum 3, Cymbology offers similar bowed cymbal sounds, providing users with multiple options for similar sound profiles.

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