Dulcitone
Authentic dulcitone sound library
Relive the magic of the 19th century with an authentic vintage dulcitone, captured with impressive realism. This celesta-like, tuning-fork piano adds a one-of-a-kind nostalgic texture to your compositions, perfect for film scoring, video game soundtracks, and ambient music production.
- Experience realistic performance with up to 5 round-robin samples per note and 2 mic positions.
- Go beyond realism with creative mallet variations, shimmering loops and cinematic keys.
- Powered by Floe: a free, professional-grade sample platform with expressive performance and transformation (CLAP/VST3/AU).
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Deep sampling for stunning realism
Immerse yourself in the warm, nostalgic atmosphere of a genuine 5-octave Model F dulcitone (serial #1286), faithfully recreated in this exceptional sound library. Designed to preserve the tonal richness and organic character of the original instrument, Dulcitone captures every nuance through precise and soulful sampling.
The dulcitone comes from Vintage Keys Studio and is owned by Steve Christie, an experienced session keyboardist and audio engineer who participated in the complete sampling of the instrument. Recording combined close microphones (Oktava MK012 with omnidirectional capsules) with room microphones (AKG 414) to deliver a sound that is both detailed and immersive.
Alongside the classic dulcitone tone, you'll find performance variations recorded with three types of mallets: soft mallets for mellow, intimate tones, rubber mallets for warm, rounded attacks with a subtle percussive edge, and wooden mallets for bright, articulate strikes that cut through a mix.
Key features:
- Up to 5 round-robin samples per note → a natural, non-mechanical playing feel
- soft and loud velocity layers → maximum expressiveness and dynamic range
- Meticulous stereo recording → a fully immersive playing experience
Exclusive presets by Sam Windell
Delivered with 26 sound sources and 18 presets crafted by Sam Windell (FrozenPlain), Dulcitone offers a wide variety of textures, including:
- Augmented Basses → deep, rich low-frequency tones
- Magical Glimmers → shimmering, unpredictable sonic colors
- Real Dulcitone → the authentic, customizable dulcitone sound
- Warm Undertones → warmth and low-end richness, even deeper than Augmented Basses
The built-in preset manager lets you create, save, and easily find your own sounds using tags for type, mood, timbre, or genre.
Hear Dulcitone in Action
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Dulcitone runs inside Floe, a free and open-source sample library platform. Download once, use with all FrozenPlain libraries and beyond.
- Layer across libraries — Blend instruments from different libraries with Floe's 3-layer architecture.
- Shape sound with synthesis — Go beyond playback with filters, envelopes, LFOs, and 10 professional effects.
- Find sounds instantly — Search and browse all your Floe libraries in one unified interface.
- Plus macros, keyboard zones, tags, velocity-volume control, comprehensive docs, sample looping, randomisation, autosave and lots more.
Requirements: Windows, macOS, or Linux with a DAW that supports VST3, CLAP, or AU plugins. See requirements →
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