Ethanolia
Pads created from bowing and playing glass objects. Recorded with a Neumann U87, a DPA 4036 and a KM187 and processed through an Eventide Eclipse (V4) Harmonizer.
ByJack McKenzie
The story
“A condensed version of my final Undergraduate Degree Project, Ethanolia is the sounds captured from ‘singing’ and bowing of Gin Bowls, Wine Glasses and Champagne Flutes. I sampled this using three mic set-up, a Neumann U87, DPA 4036 and a KM187, which I then processed through an amazing Eventide Eclipse (V4) Harmonzier using settings such as ‘Rainbow Drops’ and ‘Diamond Rain’ which added random pitch and rhythmic effects.
I was able to create 4 different instruments from these sounds, two of which I am submitting to PianoBook: A general Pad and legato Lead.
The mod wheel (CC1) can be used to crossfade between sample layers on both instruments. The Lead is currently set in Legato mode however feel free to change this setting in EXS24 should you wish to use multiple voices.”
Reviews
A lovely textured yet smooth sound combo!
These two sounds work great together, but also separately too! They feature a very distinct texture while also not being horror-like harsh. The sound signature is also kinda wet at the same time, without managing to lose the texture quality. I'm sure this will inspire many!
Awesome Ambient Textures
As opposed to more smooth glass pads on pianobook this one has a little more grit and energy which i actually like. Its just enough while not being too much. You get both a pad and a lead here which is awesome. We see pads all the time derived from organic sources but not so much leads so its awesome that this was included. Im pretty inspired by this and i feel like im definitely gonna find use for it soon
Extraordinary pad
The quality of the contents of this pack is amazing. The second preset is sublime, especially the low notes; the softness and delicacy with which the pad sounds makes this resource outstanding. The controls provided are sufficient to achieve good and useful variations. The interface is visually pleasing and comfortable.