Klevgrand has introduced Speldosa – Wintergatan Music Box, a virtual instrument for iOS, Mac & Windows that recreates the sound of the music box.
Speldosa is the result of a collaboration between Klevgrand and the Swedish artist Wintergatan/Martin Molin, who is probably best known as the creator of the Marble Machine.
The instrument itself has been meticulously recorded by Wintergatan and transformed into a playable digital instrument plugin. It features four different models (Modern, Vintage, Antique, and Eternal = Reversed), two different Room models, and an algorithmic reverb.
“I created the sound by sampling a music box, using an acoustic guitar as resonance box. I chose the best samples and it was instant magic,” says Molin. “There is a special quality to this exact music box sound that lifts it above the novelty feeling of a toy and turns it into a real music instrument. It just sounds so good, that’s really it.”
Features:
- Four different instrument models
- Two different room simulations
- Algorithmic reverb
- Simple UI
- Carefully recorded samples by Wintergatan
Audio Demos:
Pricing and Availability:
Speldosa is available now, with an intro price of $5.99 (normally $9.99).
Sure, it’s a small samplepack with a bit of a GUI gimmick. Still, many of us have made more frivolous purchases for more money. And, honestly, it sounds pretty good for what it is. Plus, when you pair it with some kind of semi-generative sequencer, it really does the job.
This is like Spitfire Audio’s Cimbalom: essentially perfect for its one job. I’m sold on this, largely because the guitar body resonator trick gives it the perfect icing. The tone is a best-of-class winner.
oh man, bring back the Marble Machine; that’s the best thing I’ve ever seen here.
everything klevgränd makes has substance.
Any idea how many velocity layers?
I played with this in the studio last night. It’s beautiful. Awesome stuff.
can someone explain how to get it working on PC? I only now–after purchasing it– am realizing it’s not a standalone but is a plugin… but a plugin for what? What other software do I need to get it working??