Anthology: Celtic Wind Vol. 01
Bela D Media presents the next generation of sampled World Instruments for Kontakt2 and *GigaStudio/GS3. Anthology, produced by Eduardo Tarilonte, is a projected multi volume sample collection of authentic instruments from various countries and cultures.
Joined together with unique and inspiring sounds, Celtic Wind promises to deliver the ultimate in composer friendly playability. All that breeds’ life to this sacred set of instruments is kept intact. Elements like that of user controlled instrument noises and triggered vocal breathing add authenticity to any MIDI orchestration. From the Highland Pipes to Celtiberic War Horn.
- Authentic
- Advanced
- Affordable
The Instruments
- Highland Pipe
- Uilleann Pipe
- Bombarde
- Whistle D
- Low Whistle F
- Tin Whistle F
- Concertina
- Accordion
- Celtiberic War Horn
Audio Format: 24-bit/44.1KHz
The Environment
For the express purpose of allowing the user to be in command of each exclusive mixing situation, Celtic Wind is recorded within a controlled studio environment. As a bonus, Bela D Media has included the Giovani Edition’s 19th century church impulse response file.
Advanced Scripting
Offering the composer real-time control is our top priority. By means of advanced scripting technology within Kontakt 2, coupled with Bela D Media’s specialized programming staff, remarkable real-time control has been achieved.
Multi Speed Legato Control
Automatically activated depending on the tempo of the users performance. The user can change decay and legato. The default values have been carefully chosen to achieve smooth musical transitions.
Male and Female Vocal Breath
By means of the sustain pedal, the user can trigger vocal breath samples in order to create a true wind performance.
FX
All patches are assigned the 24-bit Redeemer IRF. The user can alter the amount of ambience manually or via any assigned MIDI cc#.
Auto Default Key Switching
If set to auto default, the program will activate the default key switching scheme
Manual Key Switching
If set to manual, the last selected key switch will remain active until the next key switch is selected.
Auto Drone Mode
If set to automatic, the drone will start as soon as you play a note and will sound for as long as you play in legato mode.
Manual Drone Mode
If set to manual, the user plays the drone via a#1. If latch is activated, the user you can release the key and the drone will still sound. To turn off the drone, press the key again.
Bellows expression
In Concertina and Accordion you can switch between the 3 velocities via Mod-wheel, emulating the bellows with amazing results.
Noises
A multiple array of instrument noises has been sampled to achieve true sounding performances. The user can alter the volume for each and the frequency of occurrence.
All Articulations
The user can play all articulations that a live performer can play in real-time. All possible combinations of articulations are at your fingertips.
Speed mode
The user can vary the speed of samples via Mod-wheel or any MIDI cc# chosen and all in real-time. This will allow the user to adjust all ornamentations and/or vibrato to tempo.
Threshold
Adjust velocity sensibility depending on your keyboard and feel.
Subscription Savings
As Bela D Media continues to release future volumes of the Anthology series, our customers will be able to take advantage of a special price reduction. This will be available via beladmedia.com.
Initial Format Release
Native Instruments Kontakt 2
Secondary Format Release
*GigaStudio/GS3
