Windchimes Ensemble

Magic in the Air

Feel the breeze with this sublime ensemble of six windchimes, played in the same hall. A single set of windchimes (or a mark tree) can instantly create a mystical atmosphere, but a full ensemble creates a whole ocean of pure sonic enchantment. This is the most ethereal, extraordinary, enchanting percussion ensemble you will ever hear, and it is sure to instantly captivate and delight the senses.

The windchime ensemble includes both metallic mark trees and bamboo windchimes, so you can create the perfect soundscape for any texture. In addition to the sweeping glissandos, we also had the percussionists play the windchimes extremely slowly, creating the perfect “starry night” effect. It took a long time to get the ensemble to play slowly enough, but the results were more than worth it. The bamboo chimes create a wide wooden texture, distinct from the metallic chimes, but no less magical.

There are 3 microphone perspectives included with the windchime ensemble. The close mics present an intimate sound where the fine details and attacks of individual chimes can be heard. The wide mics present a much more distant sound, where the fine details give way to the ambience of the chimes intermingling in the hall. The decca tree presents a balanced sound, perfect for stacking more effects in Soundpaint.

The general premise of windchimes is simple: sparkly, glistening effects to add some mysticism to music. And while the types of sounds they can produce are limited compared to other instruments, that does not mean their uses have to be limited, especially in Soundpaint. Windchimes can of course be used to accentuate the ambience of rain, wind, waterfalls, and rays of light shining through the clouds, but they can also be used to add a unique flavor of tension. Windchimes can be used to add a unique texture to a musical piece, much like a synthesizer pad or string section. Or, they can be used to signal a transition between sections, like a cymbal or drum fill. They can be a subtle or intense background noise, adding depth and interest to a track without overpowering it.

Their natural high pitch is perfect for bright images; tune the pitch down in Soundpaint and now they have an eerie, mysterious sound. Speed up and layer the glissandos to add some chaos, or reverse the chimes to create an unsettling rising motion. Play the bamboo chimes a few octaves lower on the keyboard, and suddenly they sound like they are underwater. TIME can help the windchimes do even more in Soundpaint. Pick a spot with the offset control and freeze the windchimes to create a percussive effect, and then turn on the arpeggiator to make a windchime groove.

Soundpaint is a free, new-generation sample engine that brings you closer than ever to the instruments with new sound morphing technology and infinite dynamic layers. With a slew of internal effects and simple organization, Soundpaint makes it easy to combine and create brand new sounds - instantly. Soundpaint also includes a free editor, allowing you to import and map out your own sounds. We work hard to keep Soundpaint lightweight so it will load fast and not slow down your project! It runs in all DAWs and supports all major plugin formats (VST, VST3, AU, AAX).

Soundpaint allows you to easily adjust a sound, from its speed to its starting point (offset), and even reverse with one click. The analog-style internal effects include multiple equalizers, delays, digital and analog distortion with tons of variety, filters, gates, and more. From the classic Lexi reverb emulation to the mystical shimmer verb, there is no end to the magic in Soundpaint. With lightning-fast loading times, easy user preset program creation, and so much more, Soundpaint gives you everything you need, right at your fingertips.

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