Available for download, SONUSCORE Lyrical Cello Phrases is a virtual instrument and sample library for Native Instruments’ Kontakt. It provides the sound of a lyrical cello, and while it has a single-note legato layer, that’s not quite the point of this instrument. Instead, this instrument is built around the concept of a phrase instrument. The people at SONUSCORE enlisted cellist Mátyás Ölveti, whose dulcet tones are prominently featured in the Elder Scrolls Online MMO game. Mátyás played flowing, evocative melodies in every key, many scales, and in many modes—phrases which were impeccably recorded and organized by the developers into a layout that is easy to manipulate as you compose.

The idea is to connect all these themes into something wholly new; to that end, intuitive keyswitches have been provided to transition between themes, sections of themes, keys, and to some extent, the phrasing of these themes. While it is simple for any composer under a deadline to use this software for quick mockups, the developers of Lyrical Cello Phrases hope that you can, like a Musique Concrète composer—or hip hop producer—daisy-chain and layer phrases together to make unique expressions of your own. As such, this is a useful tool for composers working in video game and in film.

These phrases have been recorded rubato, so they do not conform to a conventional tempo. However, if you need them to line up to the grid, you can use the Speed parameter in the GUI to slow or accelerate the tempo of the phrase in real time, subtly nudging the phrase in time. This is MIDI-controllable, and you can assign it to your mod wheel or other compatible destination. 

An effects section provides a four band EQ, delay, reverb, and the ability to switch between long legato or short legato. Over 70 phrases were provided in all, spread amongst 12 themes. A full version of Native Instruments’ Kontakt version 5.6.8 or later is required to run Lyrical Cello Phrases, and the virtual instrument can operate on both Mac and Windows platforms. It will require just under 3.1GB of hard disk space. 

Includes SonuScore Lyrical Violin    Evocative Solo Performances    Includes SONUSCORE Lyrical Cello    Nearly 3.1 GB of Lyrical Cello Phrases    Includes SONUSCORE Lyrical Vocal Phrases    Soprano Voice    Phrases Sung in 6 Languages    Pure Vocal Sounds Included    Requires NI Kontakt to Play

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this unit be directly attached to the Manfrotto MHXPRO 2W video fluid head?

A: We are not aware of this remote fitting on to the rosette of the MHXPRO 2W Head. You may need the Manfrotto Pan Bar Clamp Attachment for MVR901EPLA and MVR901EPEX Pan Bar Remotes to connect it to that head. https://bhpho.to/2xmQpeG

Q: 2. Can the TT5 be used in conjunction with the Nikon Creative Lighting System? Such as using the CLS to trigger a key and fill light but then have the PW trigger a flash for a kicker that is out of site from the IR of the CLS commander.

A: Being that the TT5 operates via radio frequency, it would not work with the Nikon CLS system which uses line of sight. What you could do is use the Pocket Wizard Mini TT1 Transmitter, B&H # WIMTT1N on your camera and have a TT5 transceiver on each flash set off camera. To control the other flashes off camera, you can either use a Pocket Wizard AC3 Zone Controller, B&H # WIAC3N on top of the Mini TT1 or you can place another Nikon speedlight on there which has a master function. Please see the images below for reference:

Q: 3. Will this work with the JVC GY-HM170UA 4KCAM?

A: Yes, this is compatible with the JVC GY-HM170UA.

Q: 4. Is this product fully compatible with the Sony PXW-Z280?

A: Yes it is. The Z280 offers a LANC connection.

Q: 5. does it come with the actual short tripod?

A: Yes, the GoPro HERO10 Black Bundle comes with the GoPro Shorty for GoPro HERO9/HERO10/HERO11 Black (Black) in the kit.

Q: 6. Will this remote work with the new Panasonic AG-CX350 with its new single port LANC?

A: Yes, this controller should work with the Panasonic CX350.

Q: 7. will this fit an re320?

A: Yes, the Heil Sound PRSMB Shockmount for PR40 / Black will work with the Electro-Voice RE320.

Q: 8. Can the TT5 be used with the Nikon D810 and SB5000 in TTL mode or just manual?

A: I guess the only reason to buy these product is to be use as TTL, other wise get another kind of transmitter

Q: 9. Would this work for a Sony NX30 with a AV-R to Lanc adapter? I hate the little rocker zoom and would love to find another way to zoom with this great little camera. If you know of any that would work, I would so appreciate any advice. Thanks for the help!

A: I think it will work with anything with a LANC. I will say, we have had these for a few years with a fleet of cameras and overall I cannot recommend them. With our Sony z5u there is often miscommunication between the zoom controller and the camera resulting in lack zoom functionality. Usually it's Just turn the camera on and off and it works again but it can be frustrating, especially in an environment with a lot of novices with access to the camera. Never had those connectivity issues with previous models but these are more durable. If it's for you, then by all means. If it's for a shared camera, I would steer clear.

Q: 10. I am planning to get two FlexTT5's; one for my D7100 & other for my SB-910. Pls guide whether I need to purchase any other cable/cords apart from the two FlexTT5's.

A: Nothing else would be needed; all items necessary to use your setup together would be included with the PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver Remotes. The FlexTT5 would connect to the top of the hot shoe on the Nikon D7100 DSLR camera, and would connect to the hot shoe on the bottom of the Nikon SB-910 Speedlight Flash. The batteries needed to operate the FlexTT5 are included with the units.