Speldosa 4+
Wintergatan Music Box
Klevgränd produkter AB
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- £9.99
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Description
Speldosa (Wintergatan Music Box) is an Audio Unit instrument, the result of a unique collaboration between Klevgrand and the Swedish artist Wintergatan/Martin Molin. Wintergatan has primarily worked in the physical world (the Marble Machine is probably the most astonishing example), while Klevgrand has performed its craft within the digital sphere. When these two worlds now meet, the result is something that both visually and aurally inspires the creation of new compelling melodies.
Speldosa (Swedish for “Music Box”) is the essence of the shared beliefs of Klevgrand and Wintergatan, and their fascination with minimalism. A simple melody played on a music box can contain an equal amount of emotional power as any symphonic work. There is something about the music box sound that never ceases to fascinate.
The instrument itself has been meticulously recorded by Wintergatan and transformed into a playable digital instrument plugin. It features four different models (Modern, Vintage, Antique, and Eternal = Reversed), two different Room models, and an algorithmic reverb.
Wintergatan about Speldosa:
"I created the sound by sampling a music box using an acoustic guitar as resonance box. I chose the best samples and it was instant magic. The Music Box went on to become the sonic signature for my two bands, Detektivbyrån and Wintergatan, both recognised for their unique sound. The Speldosa has been the secret sauce in my music career and i hope other musicians finds it as useful as i have.
There is a special quality to this exact music box sound that lifts it above the novelty feeling of a toy and turns it into a real music instrument. It just sounds so good, that’s really it. And it is a sound that makes you write music instantly - the music comes from the sound itself.
During the collaboration with Klevgrand, when they sent me the first beta version of the plugin, i ended up playing around with the sound for three hours, losing track of time. I wrote three songs that day when i was scheduled to actually do something else. That’s what the sound does to me, and i think it will do the same for others."
Features:
- Four different music box characters
- Two room ambiences
- Spacious reverb
- Optional vibrato
- Output level
Speldosa works both as a standalone app and as an AUv3 plugin.
Check out the product web page for more info, sound examples and a user manual.
Feedback or suggestions? Drop us a mail: support(at)klevgrand.se or @klevgrand on Twitter.
What’s New
Version 1.0.3
Added "Damp" slider
Ratings and Reviews
Delicate, mesmerising, timeless… 🦋
It’s hard not to fall in love with this beautiful instrument in its immediacy and addictive gentle sonic nuances. So mysterious and soothing and essentially just a unique instrument to play and lose track of time in (like a piano in a peaceful space)! I’m also inspired with its potential use in classical scores, games and film as it’s such a characteristic and unique sound and narrative simply flows the instant you here it!
I agree it urgently needs an envelope generator (at least) to control the dynamics as I find without being able to sculpt the characteristics of the sound in the slightest the long sustains and resonances deteriorate/muddy the sound when you attempt to run it through FX chains or try to balance it gracefully within a mix amongst other instruments, (that and a parametric EQ perhaps)? Regardless it’s a truly wonderful instrument!
Lovely
I have revised my review.
I was too hasty with my initial review.
It’s actually lovely.
Simple Sweet Sound
First impressions: Good for ambient and soft music styles, but with only one sound, it’s limited. Surely some in-app purchase options would extend the use of this app. Generally, I like it and will use it in my productions (occasionally). Yet I can’t help feeling a little disappointed, this is really a toy box sound, wrapped in a neat and simple user interface.
The other reviews tempted me to make a purchase today.
I give three stars and not five, due to there only being one sound.
The sound is lovely non the less, with a charm. The reverse option is a nice touch. To me this app not bad value for money, it’s a welcome addition in my collection, but I have plenty of other apps that outshine Speldosa, such as Lo-Fi Tape. My only criticism of Speldosa is the lack of additional sounds.
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Information
- Provider
- Klevgrand Produkter AB
- Size
- 16.1 MB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Klevgrand Produkter AB
- Price
- £9.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.