Dulciano by Fracture Sounds

by Fracture Sounds · $59

Overview

Dulciano is a virtual instrument that captures a grand piano struck with traditional dulcimer hammers, delivering a bright, percussive tone ideal for fantasy film scores.

Key Features

  • Single note articulation
  • One-shot roll articulation
  • Sustained roll articulation
  • Velocity & mod wheel control
  • Deep Sampling
  • Concert Hall Recording
  • Simple and user-friendly interface
  • Expressive grand piano dynamics
  • Uses dulcimer hammers
  • Flexible Mixing
  • Colour slider for EQ profiles
  • Damping dial for string muting
  • Download Size

Technical Specifications

Library Size
5.5GB GB
Velocity Layers
Up to 12 round robins
Round Robins
12 round robins
Plugin Formats
VST, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes

Ideal Use Cases

  • Film composers needing unique, percussive textures for fantasy and dramatic scores.
  • Sound designers looking for distinct, mallet-like piano sounds for atmospheric elements.
  • Producers seeking an unconventional grand piano timbre to differentiate their tracks.
  • Arrangers wanting to add delicate, bell-like piano accents to their compositions.
  • Game audio developers requiring expressive, resonant piano sounds for immersive environments.

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

  • unique sound

Tone: unique sounding

Review Snippets

  • Dulciano is a beautiful and unique sounding instrument played with dulcimer hammers.
  • While this instrument will not be for everyone, it is a best in class for the unique sound it provides...
  • Fracture Sounds Introducing: Dulciano A grand piano performed with dulcimer ... I want to share with you my review of Hybrid Studio Taiko by Fallout Music Group.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required to use Dulciano?
Dulciano requires Kontakt Player.
Is Dulciano a sampled or modeled instrument?
Dulciano is a sampled instrument, capturing the sound of a grand piano struck with traditional dulcimer hammers.
What is the library size of Dulciano?
The library size is 5.5 GB, compressed from an 11 GB sample pool.
Does Dulciano feature multiple microphone positions?
Yes, Dulciano offers three easily controlled microphone positions: Close, Mid, and Far, with a ‘perspective’ slider for flexible mixing.
What genres is Dulciano best suited for?
Dulciano is ideal for film/scoring, ambient, electronic, sound design, and contemporary genres.
Is Dulciano compatible with NKS?
Yes, Dulciano is NKS compatible.
What platforms are supported by Dulciano?
Dulciano is compatible with Mac and Windows platforms.

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