A Whimsical Instrument for Cinematic Creativity
Curio: Cinematic Toy Piano takes the charming, whimsical sound of a toy piano and transforms it into a powerful cinematic tool. This deeply-sampled instrument offers everything from pure, delicate tones to heavily-processed textures and haunting soundscapes. With multiple mic positions, advanced sound design capabilities, and extended articulations, Curio opens up a world of creative possibilities for film scoring, game audio, and experimental music production.
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Welcome to CURIO: Cinematic Toy Piano, a rare collection of custom-designed tonal and atonal material for Kontakt 4+. Designed by Ali Lacey, Curio features a miniature grand piano recorded naturally, then prepared, deconstructed, and mangled beyond recognition using acoustic and electronic sound design techniques.
In addition to atmospheric plucks, haunting and subtle mallet hits, and other traditional chromatic sounds, Curio contains a huge variety of percussive hits. These sounds, which range from light taps to earth-shaking subs, are ideal for epic cues and subtle underscore alike. The beautiful UI provides further editing controls, allowing for instant customization and shaping of any sound with just a few clicks.
With over +1400 samples provided in both NCW and WAV format (for further editing and mangling), Curio is a treasure trove of inspirational material.
Interface & Engine
SOUND DEMOS
A Dollhouse Life Henning Nugel
Time Flies Ian Dorsch
Lurker Steven Burns
Labyrinth Andrews Aversa
Curiosity Andrew Aversa
Claustrophobic Blake Ewing
Falling Into Blue Jason Cullimore
Waltz of the Horse Brad Jerkins
Fred the Ghost Frank Herrlinger
WATCH DEMO
CONTENT
- Intimate micing
- 23 Unique Instrument Patches for KONTAKT 4+
- Deep-Sampled Mallets and Plucks
- Bowed Ambience, Tapping, Shaking Textures
- Processed and Natural Percussive Hits
- Tonal and Atonal Textures / Sweeps
- Deep Bass Plucks And FX
- Hybrid Airy/Synthesized and Chromatic Sounds
- 1400+ Samples Available as Both NCW and Standalone WAV For Further mangling
FEATURES
- Beautiful and Inspiring Scripted Interface
- Seven Fx and Processors, MIDI Controllable
- Multi-Mode Filter and Envelope
- Easy 3-Band EQ for Quick Shaping
- Tempo Synced Delay Tap
- Spatial and Modulation FX