Welcome to the world of VibroMaster, an instrumental VST/AU plugin from the talented developer Alan ViSTa. This plugin is a real find for musicians, composers, and sound engineers looking for the authentic and expressive sound of a vibraphone. Thanks to VibroMaster, the classic timbre of this wonderful percussion instrument becomes easily accessible right in your workspace.
The vibraphone is known for its unique, somewhat metallic, but extremely warm and resonant timbre. It can sound bright and clear or envelop the listener with gentle, vibrating chords with a long sustain. VibroMaster strives to reproduce this versatility, offering a palette of sounds that encompasses different nuances of performance, from clear hits to smooth, fading notes.
The Heart of VibroMaster: High-Quality Samples and Precise Control
The foundation of VibroMaster is a carefully selected library of 42 stereo samples. These recordings were made in high quality (24 bit) from the famous public library of Electronic Music Studios at the University of Iowa. Using samples from such an authoritative source guarantees high quality and natural sound, conveying the acoustic characteristics of a real vibraphone with its unique resonance.
One of the key features of playing the vibraphone is the ability to control the duration of a note using the sustain pedal. This allows you to instantly mute the sound or let it fade freely. VibroMaster imitates this function, offering two main release types: short, which is ideal for fast passages and rhythmic parts, and full, which allows notes to resonate freely.
Flexible Release Control Options
- Sustain Pedal Support: The most natural way for pianists and keyboardists. Connect your MIDI pedal, and VibroMaster will react to it just like an acoustic instrument.
- MIDI Notes for Switching: For software control or if you don’t have a pedal, you can switch release groups using MIDI notes A2 (57) for short and B2 (59) for full release. This feature adds flexibility when sequencing.
- Buttons on the Interface: Buttons are located directly on the plugin’s graphical interface, allowing you to manually switch between release types, which is convenient for testing or quick access.
Detailed Sound Adjustment
- Release Time (Short Group): Control the decay speed of notes in the short release group, allowing you to achieve different effects, from clear staccato to a softer sound ending.
- Sustain Levels (Short / Full): Independently adjust the sustain level for each sample group, allowing you to finely balance their volume and duration.
- Amplitude Dynamic Range: Control the dynamic range, adapting the instrument’s sensitivity to the force of the key presses, which allows you to achieve greater expression in performance.
- Main Volume: General volume control to adjust the plugin’s output signal level in your mix.
Compatibility and Application
VibroMaster is designed with compatibility with modern music workstations in mind. It supports VST and AU formats and works on Windows (32 and 64 bit) and macOS operating systems. This makes it a versatile tool that easily integrates into any software setup.
The sound of the vibraphone is universal and can find its place in a wide variety of musical genres — from jazz, where the vibraphone is one of the main instruments, to ambient, soundtracks, electronic music, and experimental directions. The warm, shimmering tone of the vibraphone can add a unique texture and emotion to your compositions.
VibroMaster, despite its possible visual simplicity, is a powerful and high-quality tool that provides access to the beautiful sound of the vibraphone. It will be a great addition to your collection of virtual instruments.
Don’t miss the opportunity to get this great instrument for free! Download VibroMaster today and start creating music with the unique timbre of the vibraphone.
