Dulcitone sounds like an elderly celesta, with a quieter and rounder tone. We sampled two different Dulcitones with different piano hammers.
The sound comes from tuning forks, which vibrate when struck by felt-covered hammers. We utilized a variation of different hammers.
Here’s the playful Grieg Op 43 No 17 (Op.43-1) Butterfly, rearranged for Dulcitone Pro.
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Dulcitone-Pro is a charming celesta-sounding alternative to piano.
It can brings uniqueness and a warm intimacy to scoring moments that needs something special.
SPECS :
Recorded with different piano-hammers
Key sounds, mechanics and quirks on separate faders
Instruments variations and unlimited sculptering
High-end microphones (Neumann, Coles)
Recorded in a dry scoring stage
Articulation ‘hammer’ switcher by ks or cc
Adjustable custom ir reverb
The instrument was overhauled by a piano restorer prior to the sampling session. Mechanics and pedal, squeaks and keysounds were recorded and mapped to individual tracks.