Stunning Multi-Sampled Glass Marimba for Kontakt
In Brazil, the glass marimba was popularized by Brazilian instrumental group UAKTI.
Its members have built hundreds of percussion instruments, among them the glass marimba to a greater extent.
Two types of mallets were used when recording the library, diversifying the textures and tones of the marimba. The library also contains chords, motifs and grooves as well as the single notes of the instrument, meaning its incredibly flexible.
Single Notes, Motifs, Chord Progressions, Ostinatos & Arpeggios
Two kinds of sticks (mallets) were used when recording this library. The first has a velvety sound and a smooth attack, while the second brings a brighter sound with more presence.
There are no artificially extended samples – each note has 8 velocities and all of them were separately sampled for more tone and performance.
The sampled glass marimba was created by the Luthier Warley Dyorman. Keeping the same pattern of creation made by Uakti, the marimba has a slightly larger key range, extending from E2 to the F#5.
The Grand Glass Marimba
6 Kontakt Patches with 8 Velocity Layers (0.5GB)
The Grand Glass Marimba is made up of 6 Kontakt instruments:
- Blue Stick Close
- Blue Stick Room Overheads
- Yellow Stick Close
- Rhythmic and Fx
- Chord Progressions, Motifs & Ostinatos
- Arpeggios instrument.
The instruments are created from 1243 samples recorded at 44.1Khz/24Bit stereo. The instruments notes have 8 velocities each.
The three stick instruments have an extension from a normal marimba going from E2 to the F#5.
Technical Specifications and Requirements
- Full version of Kontakt 5.3 or higher required
- Huge 0.5GB of content
- 6 Kontakt patches including Blue Stick Close, Blue Stick Room Overheads & Yellow Stick Close, Rhythmic and Fx, Chord Progressions & Motifs & Ostinatos and an Arpeggios instrument.
- 1243 samples recorded at 44.1Khz/24Bit stereo
- 8 velocity layers per note
- Completely royalty free and can be used for anything (music, sound design etc.)
Please note this product is not compatible with the free Kontakt Player.
Grand Glass Marimba
Beautiful Brazillian glass marimba sample library
Why its awesome:
- Multi-sampled hits, but also includes additional Chord Progressions, Motifs, Ostinatos & Arpeggios
- Sampled in stunning 44.1Khz / 24Bit stereo
- Perfect for Brazillian music, but also gorgeous ambient and underscore music
- Full Retail version of Kontakt 5.3 or later required
- MAC 2.0Ghz, 2GB ram / PC 2.0Ghz+, 2GB ram
- 0.5GB of hard drive space required
Connor – :
Okay, I’m a sucker for anything marimba / balafon… and also a sucker for pretty much anything “glassy” sounding. For a low price, this plugin delivers the middle of that Venn diagram in a way that doesn’t disappoint. The UI is a little cramped, a little “sea urchin” is what I call UI’s that have so much stuff condensed into one small area that it kind of makes you uncomfortable even looking at it, and want to proceed with caution. HOWEVER it’s also a space saver in that way and almost every plugin at this price-point has that style of minimal UI so, 9/10!
David – :
Beautiful tone and nice arpeggios too. Play them at 5ths!
Alex – :
Really nice, very useable and different enough to standard Marimbas to justify a place in my library.
arturrkivilaht – :
What’s not to love? Nice interface and great sound. I am a big fan of Muletone Audio… thanks VST Buzz
James – :
Great sounding – and obviously a great value … adds a little extra something underneath another instrument or pad. Doesn’t sound extremely glassy or bell-like – has a truly unique sound – and useful sound.
Kenjii – :
Great product! It provided instant brilliance and movement to a few projects I’m currently working on.
Dawoud – :
I find this instrument very useful for any productions requiring something percussive to add that certain something into a song. It is a different sound from the standard Marimba, so it sets itself apart in that regard.
Ake – :
Nice sounding with a lot of brilliant percussive effect. Very tweakable and distinct. I’ve tried it in some different kind of music – never takes overhand, but gives a nice flavour.
Michael – :
I love the modern, almost eery sound of this unique instrument! It can be used very subtly for rhythmic ostinati or as a featured part of a track.
Sheldon – :
Don’t be fooled by the low prize! This library has the most beautiful glass marimba sounds you can find!
Darren – :
This is a really fun addition to have in your library not only as a stand-alone but especially getting deep into making layered combinations with other instruments and sounds. Coolness in here.
Theodore – :
Pure and realistic sound and very playable. Thanks for making this available, and at such a great price~