Soniccouture has introduced Waterphone, a virtual instrument for Kontakt that captures the sound of the unique sculptural instrument, invented by Richard Waters in the ’60s.

The virtual instrument features hundreds of samples that can be played chromatically across the keyboard, sound effects, the ability to tune your sound by controlling mic position and synthesis options, unique body resonance control and more.

Features:

• Waterphone Phrases
  • 3.1 GB Library (compressed)
  • 24 Bit, 48khz Stereo Sampling
  • 366 Individual Peformance Samples
  • Sympathetic Resonance Modelling
  • Stereo Mic Channel, Stereo Contact Mic Channel
  • FOCUS Mapping Mode
  • Reverse Mode
  • Sound Design Presets
• Waterphone Unwrapped
  • 3GB Library (compressed)
  • 24 Bit, 48khz Stereo Sampling
  • Up to 5 Harmonic Layers w/Modulation
  • Stereo Mic Channel, Stereo Contact Mic Channel
  • Sympathetic Resonance Modelling
  • Water Modulation Control
  • Articulations: Bowed sustain, Bowed Accent, Tune Bowed Sustain, Tuned Bowed Accent, Wood Mallet, Rubber Mallet
  • KSP Strum Control
  • Sound Design Presets

Pricing and Availability:

Waterphone is available now, with an intro price of $90 USD (normally $129).