Moonlight Celeste by Fracture Sounds

by Fracture Sounds · $59

Overview

Moonlight Celeste is an enchanting virtual instrument featuring a magical, expressive sound, recorded in a large concert hall with multiple microphone options and enhanced with atmosphere layers.

Key Features

  • Custom Sound-Designed Atmosphere Layers
  • Flexible Spatial Options
  • Lo-Fi Control
  • Music Box Layer
  • Velocity Control
  • Sample Start Compensation
  • Extend Playable Range
  • User-Friendly Interface
  • Multi-Mic Options
  • Recorded in a Large Concert Hall

Technical Specifications

Library Size
2.6GB GB
Velocity Layers
up to 9 Round Robins
Round Robins
up to 9 Round Robins
Mic Positions
4
Plugin Formats
VST3, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes

Ideal Use Cases

  • Film composers needing ethereal, bell-like textures for emotional or magical scenes.
  • Electronic music producers looking to add shimmering, atmospheric pads and melodic elements to their tracks.
  • Sound designers creating unique, otherworldly soundscapes and effects.
  • Songwriters and arrangers seeking a delicate, sparkling melodic instrument to complement vocals or other acoustic instruments.
  • Game audio creators designing whimsical or dreamlike sonic environments.

Included Presets

  • Celestial Dream
  • Vintage Charm

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

  • extra two octaves
  • atmospheric layers
  • resonance when you hold down each of the notes
  • great sound
  • tweakable
  • well-matched pads built in

Tone: darker, beautiful, gorgeous

Review Snippets

  • Mic positions offer great range and natural room sound, superior to reverb.
  • The 'Mystic' snapshot is the speaker's favorite out of the three.
  • Moonlight Celeste is the best, its extended range makes it highly competitive.
  • Moonlight Celeste is a versatile, playable, and expressive instrument for orchestral and ambient music.
  • Moonlight Celeste excels in resonance when notes are sustained.
  • Extended low octave range and Clarity filter are really cool and help a lot.
  • Turning up release provides pleasing mechanic sounds and resonance; no reverb needed.
  • Playing simple melodies with sustain and atmospheric layers is enjoyable.
  • Atmospheric layers are gorgeous and enhance the instrument as a solo piece.
  • Highlights the gorgeous sound and the ability to fine-tune for a personal connection to the instrument.
  • Moonlight Celeste is a fun, old-fashioned keyboard instrument with hammers striking metal bars.
  • Moonlight Celeste is super playable and dynamic with wonderful layers.
  • The integration of atmospheres with raw samples in Moonlight Celeste is super tight and beautiful.
  • Moonlight Celeste is a beautifully crafted, must-have for film score composers.
  • Fracture Sounds libraries are very playable, expressive, natural, and realistic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required for Moonlight Celeste?
Moonlight Celeste requires Kontakt Player, which is available for free. It also supports standalone use and VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats.
Is Moonlight Celeste a sampled or modeled instrument?
Moonlight Celeste is a sampled instrument, providing a magical and expressive sound recorded in a large concert hall.
What is the library size of Moonlight Celeste?
The library size for Moonlight Celeste is 2.6 GB.
What platforms are supported by Moonlight Celeste?
Moonlight Celeste is compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems.
Does Moonlight Celeste offer multiple microphone positions?
Yes, it offers three mic mixes for flexible spatial options: Close, Mid, and Far. According to technical specifications, there are 4 mic positions.
What genres is Moonlight Celeste best suited for?
Moonlight Celeste is ideal for classical, film/scoring, ambient, and electronic genres. It's often used for film scoring, sound design, and classical music.
Does Moonlight Celeste have NKS support?
Yes, Moonlight Celeste is fully NKS compatible, working with Komplete Kontrol hardware.