Publisher: Tonsturm
Website: Spiral Strings
Format: KONTAKT (6.8+)
Quality: 24 bit 48 kHz stereo
Description: Spring CelloOne of the strangest instruments ever created. Two classical cello strings attached to 3 meter long springs that are connected to two different drums… oh well. The space cello does not have a classical body that would resonate. The sound is transmitted by springs to two drums, which replace a conventional body.
It was clear from the start that we could do justice to the Spring Cello sound by only capturing “performances” instead of sterile and compartmentalized tones. Matthias, a professional cellist from Cologne, did a great job recording our crazy notes on unusual playing styles.
But we also wanted the instrument to be really workable – so that each playing style would be tied to its own key note and musical scale.
We recorded in a large studio in the Netherlands with the lowest noise sounddesign microphones and, on the other hand, the craziest collection of vintage and modern Hi-End gear grails.
Additional Information :
True stereo convolution
This was quite tricky to achieve and took some time to develop. However, the end result is truly worth it and gave the instrument a new dimension.
We carefully selected only our finest IR’s of super characterful reverb hardware, rooms, and the instrument itself.
8 play styles – ranging from “normal” legato to more crazy ones like like Sul Ponticello or using a titanium stick, etc.
We recorded “workable” textures and phrases – all bound to their key-note and the musical scale in general
Three round robins of 10-15 second long files
Three microphone positions – recorded with low-noise sounddesign mics and vintage and modern Hi-End gear grails
Uncommon True Stereo Reverb engine with our own crazy IR’s
Microphones and outboard equipment:
Close: Mics: Schoeps MK 41 with CMC 6xt preamp
Through: Pultec EQP-1A – Fairchild 670
Body: Mics: MS with Sennheiser MKH 8020 and MKH30
Through: Neve 1081 Channel Strips – API 2500
Room: Mics: 2 x Sennheiser MKH 8020 and Sennheiser MKH 8050 Mixed
Through: Manley Massive Passive – Manley Vari-Mu Chandler Curve Bender – Neve 2254E
