Description
Overview
The Sculpture by Sonuscore is a unique virtual instrument that transcends the boundaries of a traditional sample library. Every sound within this collection originates from a single, handcrafted stainless steel sculpture created by artist Klaus Gündchen. Designed specifically as a musical instrument, this sculpture combines large resonant plates with delicate metal rods to produce a sonic character that is entirely organic and distinct from synthetic sound design or standard percussion libraries.
By utilizing a vast array of extended playing techniques—including striking, bowing, rubbing, and granular manipulation—The Sculpture delivers a captivating palette of shimmering resonances, haunting drones, and cinematic impacts. Because no synthesizers or external layers were used in its creation, the result is a pure, authentic metallic timbre that provides an immediate sense of physical presence in any mix.
Key Details
- Pure Organic Source: 100% of the samples are derived from a single handcrafted metal sculpture; no synthetic layers or external sound sources are used.
- Diverse Articulation Methods: Recorded using a variety of tools including metal and rubber balls, brushes, fingers, and violin bows to reveal an extraordinary range of timbres.
- Sonic Versatility: Capable of producing everything from powerful metallic strikes and long shimmering overtones to vocal-like bowed tones and intricate granular textures.
- Four Microphone Perspectives:
Close: Tight, detailed, and highly focused for intimate sounds.
Far: Natural room ambience providing added depth and width.
Contact: Captures pure physical vibrations for maximum presence and impact.
Blumlein Inside: Stereo recordings from within the sculpture to capture its unique internal resonance.
- Kontakt Player Ready: Fully playable in the free KONTAKT Player, meaning no full version of Kontakt is required to get started.
Use Cases
- Cinematic Scoring: Create dramatic impacts, evolving soundscapes, and atmospheric accents for film and game trailers.
- Ambient Sound Design: Utilize the haunting bowed tones and shimmering resonances to build ethereal, organic textures.
- Experimental Music: Leverage the unique metallic character and granular textures to add an avant-garde edge to electronic or orchestral compositions.
- Percussive Layering: Use the focused “Contact” and “Close” mic positions to add organic metallic weight to percussion tracks.
Installation
The Sculpture is delivered as a digital download. Installation requires the Kontakt Player (free) or the full version of Kontakt. Users must register the product with Sonuscore to authorize the library. Once the installer is run and the library is added to the Kontakt browser, the instrument is ready for use as a standalone application or as a plugin within your preferred DAW.
Compatibility
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS 11, macOS 12, macOS 13 (64-bit only)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Apple Chip
- RAM: 4GB minimum (6GB recommended)
- Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native
- Host Support: Standalone, NKS compatible
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: Sonuscore
- Edition: Full Product
- Delivery Format: Digital Download
- Delivery Format: Download / Digital License
- Platform: Windows, Mac
- Plug-in Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX
- Requirement: Kontakt Player license included
- SKU: 1133-425
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, macOS 11/12/13
- RAM Requirements: 4GB RAM (6GB recommended)
- RAM Requirements: 4GB RAM
- Disk Space: Not Stated
- Requirements Source: manufacturer or supplier product documentation (https://www.bestservice.com/en/the_sculpture.html).
- Requirements Source: manufacturer or supplier product documentation (https://www.sonuscore.com/news/).
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