Vitrics

The Enchanting Sound of Wine Glasses

Vitrics is a Kontakt Instrument that sends you on a sonic journey, crafted from the delicate tones of wine glasses. For this instrument, I gathered an array of wine glasses, set up the microphones, and captured their magical sounds, each glass resonating with different strikes (soft, medium, and hard), both empty and filled with varying amounts of liquid. The result is a collection of raw, crystal-clear recordings that offer surprising depth and clarity, perfect for adding a touch of magic and mystery to your compositions.

While there are plenty of instruments out there that use wine glasses, Vitrics stands out with its unique, enchanting qualities. As an ambient soundscape composer, I can say it offers something truly special - imagine delicate, shimmering tones that infuse your compositions with a touch of magic and mystery.

Once the recording session was complete, every sample was meticulously isolated and tuned in the editing suite, ensuring each glass’s unique voice was perfectly captured.

Vitrics features three mesmerizing presets, each designed with 8 smart controls, allowing you to shape and mold the sounds to fit your sonic vision perfectly. Whether you're looking to add subtle depth or create a distinct character, these controls make it easy to craft the exact sound you're after.

Each preset is divided into two sections: a lower pad section and a playable glass instrument. The lower pad section is created by gently circling around the top of the wine glass, producing long, haunting tones reminiscent of a glass harp being played - rich, characterful, and truly captivating.

The playable glass instruments combine different glass samples, woven together with a rich tapestry of effects and filters, offering a unique and immersive sound experience.

• Size: Infuses your sound with a lush, expansive tonal richness.
• Depth: Adds a magical, shimmering delay for an otherworldly effect.
• Color: Dial in a bright, crisp presence or warm it up for a vintage vibe.
• Gleam: Enhance your sound with a sleek, polished sheen.
• Hold: Extend the sustain of your notes, allowing them to resonate beautifully.
• Glass and Pad Volume: Precisely adjust the volume of each glass and pad to create your ideal sonic landscape.
• Modulation Wheel: Controls a low pass filter on the pad section.

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Assign any knob or slider to a MIDI CC Controller by right-clicking it, selecting 'Learn MIDI CC Automation,' and moving your desired control.

All eight knobs support 'Host Automation,' so you can automate them in your DAW. In Logic Pro, use Smart Controls, and in Cubase, Quick Controls.

For Maschine users, the eight knobs are pre-mapped to the controller knobs for easy access.

Vitrics includes the necessary files and full instructions on how to add the instrument to Kontakt's main Library Browser.