Authentic Soundware – Space Age Vibraphone Overview

Authentic Soundware – Space Age Vibraphone captures the shimmering character of the vibraphone, one of the defining sounds of the mid-century studio orchestra. Its warm resonance and expressive percussive character make it suitable for vintage-inspired arrangements as well as modern productions.

 

The instrument is designed as a highly playable virtual vibraphone, offering different performance modes for both mallet and keyboard players. Vibes Mode provides realistic handling of sustained and dampened notes, including after-pedaling, while Keyboard Mode makes the instrument accessible from a standard keyboard controller.

The library also includes dedicated performance options for creating expressive and atmospheric parts. Sustain samples allow notes to ring naturally, while Short articulations provide the crisp character of dampened notes with adjustable decay.

For more atmospheric performances, Blur Mode creates blurred runs, glissandi, and arpeggios with four blur types. Dynamic Rolls and Dynamic Tremolos add movement, allowing you to create expressive crescendos, rhythmic textures, and animated vibraphone performances.

Authentic Soundware Space Age Vibraphone Features

• Highly playable virtual vibraphone
• Vibes Mode for realistic vibraphone techniques
• Keyboard Mode for keyboard controllers
• Sustain articulations with natural resonance
• Short articulations with adjustable decay
• After-pedaling support
• Blur Mode for atmospheric performances
• Four blur types
• Blurred runs, glissandi, and arpeggios
• Dynamic Rolls with variable dynamics
• Dynamic Tremolos with adjustable speed and intensity
• Suitable for mallet controllers

 

What’s Included

• Space Age Vibraphone virtual instrument
• Vibes Mode
• Keyboard Mode
• Sustain articulations
• Short articulations
• Blur Mode
• Dynamic Rolls
• Dynamic Tremolos
• Four Blur types

Works Perfectly With

• Jazz
• Film scoring
• Ambient music
• Modern productions
• Retro-inspired arrangements
• Cinematic soundscapes
• Atmospheric compositions

Why Choose Authentic Soundware Space Age Vibraphone?

Authentic Soundware Space Age Vibraphone combines the unmistakable sound of a classic vibraphone with flexible performance controls. It can move from realistic traditional playing to dreamy, atmospheric textures without requiring separate instruments.

The Vibes and Keyboard modes also make the library adaptable to different playing approaches. Mallet players can take advantage of its realistic vibraphone behavior, while keyboard players can perform the instrument comfortably from a keyboard controller.

Its expressive features add another layer of flexibility. Dynamic Rolls and Tremolos provide natural movement, while Blur Mode makes it possible to create soft glissandi, runs, and arpeggios with a more atmospheric character.

For producers and composers working in jazz, film, ambient, or modern music, Space Age Vibraphone provides a distinctive vintage-inspired voice with expressive performance possibilities.

FAQ

What is Authentic Soundware Space Age Vibraphone?

It is a virtual vibraphone instrument designed to capture the shimmering character and expressive playing techniques of a classic vibraphone.

What is Vibes Mode?

Vibes Mode is designed for realistic vibraphone performance, including sustained and dampened notes and sustain-pedal behavior.

Can Space Age Vibraphone be played with a keyboard?

Yes. Keyboard Mode is designed for playing the instrument with a keyboard controller while retaining its vibraphone articulations.

What is Blur Mode?

Blur Mode creates blurred runs, glissandi, and arpeggios with automatic sustain and note-dampening. It includes four blur types.

Does the library include rolls and tremolos?

Yes. It includes Dynamic Rolls and Dynamic Tremolos, with controls for expressive performance.

What styles can Space Age Vibraphone be used for?

It is suitable for film scoring, ambient music, jazz, modern productions, and retro-inspired arrangements.