{"product_id":"the-sculpture","title":"THE SCULPTURE","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Sound Sculpture Like No Other\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis far more than an ordinary sample library. Every sound originates from a single handcrafted metal sculpture, designed as a unique musical instrument. Struck, bowed, rubbed and played using a variety of extended techniques, it delivers a captivating palette of shimmering resonances, cinematic impacts, haunting drones and organic textures – authentically recorded and fully playable in the free KONTAKT Player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery sample comes exclusively from this remarkable instrument. No synthesizers, no additional layers and no external sound sources were used. The result is a distinctive sonic character that stands apart from traditional percussion libraries and synthetic sound design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne Instrument – Endless Sonic Possibilities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by sculptor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKlaus Gündchen\u003c\/strong\u003e, the stainless steel sculpture combines large resonant plates with delicate metal rods. Depending on how it is played, it produces powerful metallic strikes, long shimmering overtones, haunting bowed tones with an almost vocal quality, and intricate granular textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent beaters, metal and rubber balls, brushes, fingers and even a violin bow reveal an extraordinary range of timbres. From subtle atmospheric accents to dramatic impacts and evolving cinematic soundscapes,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers a remarkably versatile sonic palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0335\/9123\/0601\/files\/Sonuscore_the_sculpture_pic_1.webp?v=1786550828\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour Microphone Perspectives for Complete Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo capture every nuance of the instrument, the sculpture was recorded from four carefully selected microphone positions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– tight, detailed and highly focused\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– natural room ambience with added depth and width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– pure physical vibrations with maximum presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlumlein Inside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– stereo recordings from inside the sculpture, capturing its unique internal resonance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend the microphone signals to shape everything from intimate, dry performances to expansive, immersive soundscapes filled with rich metallic resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo Instruments in One Library\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincludes two dedicated instruments:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efaithfully recreates the original instrument, making it ideal for expressive performances, subtle cinematic scoring and authentic metallic resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexpands the source material with five freely configurable layers, including two playable voices, two arpeggiators and a granular engine. Combined with powerful built-in effects, it enables evolving textures, rhythmic sequences and complex cinematic sound design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Modern Film Scoring and Sound Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're composing for film, television, games, trailers or ambient productions,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edelivers metallic textures with unmistakable character. 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