Spindle by Orchestral Tools

by Orchestral Tools · $123.45

Overview

Spindle is a Rösler upright studio piano with soft-felt hammers, producing a gorgeously muted sound.

Key Features

  • Features soft-felt hammers
  • Four microphones positions
  • Three velocity layers
  • Three round-robins per note
  • Rösler upright studio piano
  • Merge multiple mic positions to a single channel
  • Reduces system resource use
  • Auto keyswitch options
  • Easy remapping tools
  • Download individual instruments
  • Download individual mic positions

Technical Specifications

Library Size
5.7 GB GB
Sample Rate
24 bit / 48 KHz
Velocity Layers
3 velocity layers
Round Robins
3 round robins per note
Mic Positions
4 mic positions
Plugin Formats
VST, VST3, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes
Bit Depth
24 bit

Ideal Use Cases

  • Producers creating intimate and atmospheric tracks that require a soft, felted piano sound.
  • Film composers needing a delicate, understated piano texture for emotional or reflective scenes.
  • Songwriters looking for a warm, non-intrusive piano to accompany vocals and acoustic instruments.
  • Game audio designers seeking a unique and muted piano for ambient soundscapes or character themes.
  • Music students and hobbyists wanting a high-quality, expressive piano sound for practice and composition without a significant investment.

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

  • tool does the job quickly

Weaknesses

  • struggling with hammers and pry bars, trying to gingerly knock a hub out without messing up the spindle threads

Tone: lush, gentle

Review Snippets

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  • No more struggling with hammers and pry bars, trying to gingerly knock a hub out without messing up the spindle threads. This tool does the job quickly

Frequently Asked Questions

What host/player software is required to use this plugin?
Spindle runs in Orchestral Tools' free SINEplayer. The latest version of SINEplayer is required.
What type of piano is Spindle?
Spindle is a sampled Rösler upright studio piano featuring soft-felt hammers.
How large is the library size?
The library size is 5.7 GB.
What are the system requirements for Spindle?
For Mac, macOS 10.15 or higher and at least 8 GB RAM are needed. For Windows, Windows 10 64-bit and at least 8 GB RAM are required. An internet connection is also necessary.
How many velocity layers and round-robins does Spindle have?
Spindle features 3 velocity layers and 3 round-robins per note.
Is Spindle compatible with my operating system?
Yes, Spindle is compatible with both Mac (macOS 10.15 or higher) and Windows (Windows 10 64 bit).
Can I use Spindle for film scoring or ambient music?
Yes, it is ideal for film/scoring, ambient, electronic, and contemporary genres, as well as sound design and songwriting.