Major Release | Anthology: Celtic Wind

[Bela D Media]

Bela D Media presents the next generation of sampled World Instruments for Kontakt2 and *GigaStudio/GS3. Anthology, produced by Eduardo Tarilonte, is a projected multi volume sample collection of authentic instruments from various countries and cultures.

Welcome to Anthology: Celtic Wind



Joined together with unique and inspiring sounds, Celtic Wind promises to deliver the ultimate in composer friendly playability. All that breeds' life to this sacred set of instruments is kept intact. Elements like that of user controlled instrument noises and triggered vocal breathing add authenticity to any MIDI orchestration.

From the Highland Pipes to Celtiberic War Horn, Celtic Wind encourages the Authentic - Advanced - Affordable alternative!

Instruments
Highland Pipe
Uilleann Pipe
Bombarde
Whistle D
Low Whistle F
Tin Whistle F
Concertina
Accordion
Celtiberic War Horn

Audio Format
24-bit/44.1KHz

The Environment
For the express purpose of allowing the user to be in command of each exclusive mixing situation, Celtic Wind is recorded within a controlled studio environment. As a bonus, Bela D Media has included the Giovani Edition's 19th century church impulse response file.

Advanced Scripting
Offering the composer real-time control is our top priority. By means of advanced scripting technology within Kontakt 2, coupled with Bela D Media's specialized programming staff, remarkable real-time control has been achieved. Features such as ALL ARTICLUATIONS and MULTI SPEED LEGATO CONTROL raise the bar.

Multi Speed Legato Control
Male and Female Vocal Breath
FX
Auto Default Key Switching
Manual Key Switching
Auto Drone Mode
Manual Drone Mode
Bellows expression
Noises
All Articulations
Speed mode
Threshold

Audio Demonstrations
http://www.beladmedia.com/acw-demos.htm

If you wish to "right click and save as"
http://www.beladmedia.com/acw-demo-links.pdf

Comparison versions and MIDI files will be available at beladmedia.com in the very near future. The comparison demos will allow you to audition the above mp3s in solo and without IRF.

Initial Format Release
Native Instruments Kontakt 2
Shipping November 24, 2006

Secondary Format Release
GigaStudio/GS3
* Bela D Media has intentions to release this product in a native GigaStudio/GS3 version. The Kontakt 2 version makes great use of advanced scripting and we are currently in the process of obtaining a method of matching that power within the non-scripting limitations of GigaStudio/GS3.

MSRP
$189.99

Subscription Savings
As Bela D Media continues to release future volumes of the Anthology series, our customers will be able to take advantage of a special price reduction. This will be available via beladmedia.com.

Complete Product Details
http://www.beladmedia.com/celtic-wind.htm


Sincerely,
Bela D Media.com

[Nikolas]

Now, THIS is an original product and the demos sound fantastic!

Very well done to everything, inlcuding the pricing which is something more than great

One short question about the size of the Anthology in total, as it is now?

[Gregjazz]

Finally a Celtic sound library that sounds GOOD!

Great stuff, this is really tempting for an upcoming project I have...

[Rabban]

Bravo, Bela D!

I am glad to see more new releases from a great company.

[Armadillo]

It does indeed sound great. As I've got RA and a friend who can play just about anything you can blow into I'm ok for Celtic samples, but I'm certainly looking forward to vol. 2, 3 etc. The price is great though.

[Sequent]

Frank and Dawn, this sounds like a really really cool library. I'm a little behind with Bela stuff... still need to get the choir! But all in good time I suppose.

For ethnic instruments I'm currently using EW3 and RA - as well as knowing some people who can provide the real sounds.

But this new library series sounds most useful - especially now as we're working with some film related projects, so I'm really excited to hear about this and am looking forward to learning more.

The subscription rate for ongoing purchasers of the entire library sounds like a really cool thing too.

Good luck with this project! I'm sure it will be just as good as all of your other items!

[Yossarian]

The demos are beautiful. I saw in a NorthernSounds thread that they were played in real-time which makes them even more impressive. Looks like a steal at this price.

/Yoss

[Bela D Media]

FROM THE PRODUCER

Thank you very kindly for the enthusiasm and thumbs up about our newest release.
It means a great deal to all of us. The fact that many here are positive about the demos is a very encouraging step toward the additional volumes. Vol. 2. Spiritual Wind is in production and should arrive by mid winter. I am not at liberty to get into much detail about the other volumes but I can say that they move away from wind instruments.

About the ACW (Anthology: Celtic Wind) demos.
All are performed in real-time. The main focal point of this product is the 'out of the box' control. The days of sifting through articulations and having to sequence each are over. The composer must focus on their music and not be tripped up by having to program. We will post additional demos and the Comparison tracks as well ASAP!

I am also happy to see that many have taken notice about the price. "Keep it affordable!" is what Francis says to all of us at any production meeting.

Once again, thank you and please keep the comments coming.

Tari
Bela D Media

PS. If I have missed any questions, please let me know.

[smart]

This looks awesome!

[Krakatau]

FROM THE PRODUCER

Thank you very kindly for the enthusiasm and thumbs up about our newest release.
It means a great deal to all of us.

these demoes, as many others offered in your site are beautiful and unexpectedly sensitive considering they are all sample based. By my side, this labour of love leave me quite speechless...

[TARI]

Thank you again, especially to Krakatau for those words.

[Sequent]

I think this actually is a key thing here and something I'm very happy to see BelaD addressing. I think Gary has made efforts to address this as well.


[quote="Bela D Media"]FROM THE PRODUCER
The main focal point of this product is the 'out of the box' control. The days of sifting through articulations and having to sequence each are over. The composer must focus on their music and not be tripped up by having to program.

[Bela D Media]

I think this actually is a key thing here and something I'm very happy to see BelaD addressing. I think Gary has made efforts to address this as well.

I was just saying over at NSS...
We can only work with the tools that are provided to us. We do not want to down grade the power in anyway. We will do our best to make the product available in other formats. As with our Lyrical Distortion products, we have released them in GS3 and have come close to the Kontakt scripting but it is not an exact match.

The player option may be the ultimate outlet to maintain what we call COMPOSERS CONTROL but it is a very costly option for us. Plus, we believe in open source. You purchased the samples and you should have every right to tweak them.

[diverdee]

Plus, we believe in open source. You purchased the samples and you should have every right to tweak them.

[Mr. Tunes]

any chance of individual downloads in the future? i'd pay $20-$30 for the accordion but don't really need the rest of the instruments ( even though they do sound great! ).