Tuned Artillery | Cinematic Percussion

SOUNDIRON Tuned Artillery

SOUNDIRON Tuned Artillery: Kontakt virtual instrument library, sampled from WWI & WWII artillery shells. Unique, historical metallic percussion for film & game audio.

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SOUNDIRON Tuned Artillery | Unique Metal Percussion Sound Library from the Battlefield

Unique Metal Percussion Sound Source Featuring WWI and WWII Artillery Shells

SOUNDIRON Tuned Artillery is a unique metal percussion sound library, sampled from brass artillery shells used in World War I and World War II, offering 3.37 GB of 24-bit/48 kHz high-resolution audio. This sound library not only includes pitched and unpitched metal strikes but also features sounds from Eastern European infantry combat helmets and decommissioned grenades, providing unprecedented sound material for film scoring and game sound designers.

Compared to traditional percussion Kontakt libraries, Tuned Artillery achieves a unique timbre full of deep resonance and rich harmonics by sampling authentic military historical objects. Whether struck with mallets, hammers, drumsticks, or brushes, these precisely cast and machined brass artillery shells produce a sound quality unmatched by other instruments, making it a creative tool crafted by Soundiron for professional sound designers.

Quick Facts

Brand: SOUNDIRON
Model: Tuned Artillery
Audio Format: 24-bit / 48 kHz (Uncompressed PCM WAV)
Total Samples: 3,060 Stereo Samples
Installed Size: 3.37 GB
Software Requirements: Native Instruments Kontakt 5.5+ (Full Version)
Applicable Scenarios: Film Scoring, Game Sound Design, Experimental Music Production, Classical Arrangement, Documentary Scoring

Who is Soundiron Tuned Artillery for?

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適合誰購買

Film composers or musicians looking for unconventional, narrative metal percussion sounds.
Sound designers who need to add a unique, raw atmosphere to game scenes.
Music producers who enjoy experimental music and want to incorporate industrial or military elements into their work.
Arrangers looking to expand their percussion sound library and seeking unique sound textures.

誰不適合購買

Arrangers who only need standard orchestral percussion instruments (e.g., timpani, marimba).
Beginners without the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt software (free Player not supported).
Producers primarily making pop music or electronic dance music, who rarely use special percussion instruments.

Tuned Artillery Core Technologies and Features

Unique Sound Source: Recorded from brass field artillery shells used during World War I and World War II, also including special metal objects like military helmets and decommissioned grenades.
Diverse Playing Techniques: Struck with mallets, hammers, drumsticks, brushes, or even bare hands, on the sides, edges, and bottoms of the artillery shells, capturing multiple velocity layers and playing styles.
Dual Recording Environments: Offers recordings in two environments: a professional recording studio (Dry) and a large concert hall (Hall), with three microphone positions (close, wide, far) allowing you to freely sculpt the spatial feel.
Version 2.0 Comprehensive Upgrade: All samples have been re-processed and integrated into Soundiron's efficient four-layer modular interface, with new ambient pads and soundscapes created from the original material.
Rich Preset Tones: Built-in 20 newly designed custom FX presets, providing instant inspiration for your film scores, game sound effects, or music compositions.
Highly Malleable: Offers everything from raw, unprocessed metal strikes to deeply designed ambient soundscapes, meeting various creative needs.

Core Sound-Shaping Controls

Provides a complete set of sound-shaping tools with automation support, giving users full creative freedom.
Controllable parameters include: Swell, Attack, Release, Offset (sample start point), Vibrato, Filter, Pitch (coarse and fine tuning).
Supports articulation switching, cross-fading, and sound layering to create complex tonal variations.

LFO, Filter & Arpeggiator

Adaptive LFO System: Allows selection of LFO waveform, modulation target parameters, rate, intensity, and supports tempo-syncing and fade-in time settings.
Versatile Filter: Offers 12 types of low-pass, high-pass, and effect filters, with assignable modulation targets such as velocity, mod wheel, expression pedal, aftertouch, key position, and step sequencer.
Customizable Arpeggiator: Built-in velocity table, with control over arpeggio direction, timing, swing, randomization, and note duration.
Scale Lock System: Includes key and scale lock functions to restrict notes to common scales, facilitating melodic composition and live performance.

Modular FX Rack

18 DSP Effect Modules: Includes classic Phaser, Flanger, Delay, Distortion, Amp/Cab simulation, Compressor, EQ, Rotator, and more.
10 Available Slots: You can freely assign the 18 effects to 10 slots in any order to create your custom effect chain.
High-Quality Convolution Reverb: Built-in Soundiron-selected convolution reverb Impulse Responses, including 99 different rooms, halls, studios, and outdoor environments.
40 Custom FX Impulses: Additionally provides 40 special effect IRs that can completely transform sound characteristics and open up new musical possibilities.
Effect Chain Preset Library: Comes with a rich factory preset library for effect chains, helping you get started quickly.

Tech Specs

Product Type	Kontakt Virtual Instrument Library
Kontakt Instrument Format	3 Main NKI Instruments (Open Format)
Sound Content	Helmet and grenade strikes, scrapes, impacts, shakes, and other sound effects, with 4 microphone positions
Ambient Tones	64 Ambient patches created from original material
Custom Presets	20 Custom Sound-Designed FX and Ambient Presets
Total Samples	3,060 Stereo Samples
Audio Quality	24-bit / 48 kHz Uncompressed PCM WAV Format
Installation Size	3.37 GB
Software Requirements	Native Instruments Kontakt 5.5 or higher (Full Retail Version)
Operating System	Windows 7 or higher / Mac OSX 10.9 or higher
Hardware Recommendations	Dual-core CPU, 2 GB system RAM, SATA or SSD hard drive recommended

Soundiron Tuned Artillery Pros & Cons Analysis

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Pros

Unique sound source, sampled from real World War artillery shells, highly narrative and distinctive.
Offers Dry/Hall recording environments and multiple microphone positions, providing extremely high sound sculptability.
Built-in powerful Kontakt engine, including LFO, arpeggiator, and modular effects, facilitating in-depth sound design.
In addition to percussion sounds, it includes 64 ambient soundscapes and 20 FX presets, offering a wide range of applications.

Notes to Know

Requires the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt 5.5 or higher; the free Kontakt Player is not supported.
The sound style is specialized and less suitable for projects requiring traditional orchestral percussion.
The product is a digital download, requiring a stable broadband internet connection for download and installation.

SOUNDIRON Tuned Artillery FAQ

Q：What is the sound source for the SOUNDIRON Tuned Artillery sound library?

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A：Its sounds primarily come from brass artillery shells used in WWI and WWII, as well as metal objects like military helmets and decommissioned grenades, providing unique metal percussion tones.

Q：How does Tuned Artillery differ from typical metal percussion sound libraries?

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A：Unlike traditional instruments such as gongs and cymbals, Tuned Artillery's timbre is more raw, deep, and rich in harmonics, imbued with a sense of history and industrial atmosphere, making it highly distinctive.

Q：I only have the free Kontakt Player; can I purchase Tuned Artillery?

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A：No. This sound library requires the full retail version of Native Instruments Kontakt 5.5 or higher to function properly. The free Player only supports a limited-time demo mode.

Q：Is Tuned Artillery suitable for beginners?

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A：If you already own the full version of Kontakt, its interface is intuitive and easy to use. However, if you are new to software sound libraries and have not purchased Kontakt, you will need to consider the additional software cost.

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Delivery: The serial number and download information will be sent via email; no physical shipment is required.
Support: We provide basic technical assistance for installation and activation. In case of activation issues, we will help coordinate with the manufacturer for resolution.
Warranty: License and download rights are maintained according to the manufacturer’s policy; software updates, upgrades, and version changes are subject to the manufacturer’s announcements.
Customer Service: For questions regarding license, compatibility, or installation, please contact THINK2 customer support for immediate assistance.

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