Tovusound Sound Marvels Metal Comb Music Boxes is a sample library that captures the sounds of thirteen rare and unique metal-comb music boxes from the private collection of Rolf and Heidi Jacobi. It offers post-production engineers a selection of thirty different songs from the end of the 18th century, meticulously captured with four variations (open, closed, padded or not), using stereo X/Y and stereo M/S microphone setups.

The 12GB library comes with 128 meta-tagged WAV files recorded at 24-bit / 192 kHz audio resolution. You also get the WAV files at 48 kHz for ease of use with simple projects. All songs are royalty-free and can be used without GEMA registration or reporting to other collecting societies.

13 Music Boxes from the 18th Century    WAV Files up to 24-Bit / 192 kHz    Recorded in Stereo X/Y and M/S    Open, Closed, Padded Variations    30 Royalty-Free Songs    Unique Boxes from the Jacobi Collection    Mac, Windows

• 13 metal-comb music boxes from the end of the 18th century
• Collection of 30 different songs
• 12GB sample library with 128 meta-tagged WAV files
• Up to 4 variations—open, closed, padded or unpadded
• Recorded at 24-bit / 192 kHz with stereo X/Y and stereo M/S microphone setups
• Includes 48 kHz samples 
• All songs are royalty-free 

• Lovingly assembled over decades by private collectors Rolf Jacobi and his wife Heidi Jacobi
• Offers rare and unique music boxes including the Symphonion, the Polyphon, the little Britain salon piano, the tiny hand-operated piano, and more

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are the "keys" touch sensitive?

A: No. They are either on or off.

Q: 2. Could you sand off the logo? Who's the person who thought putting the logo on the side was a good ides?

A: It can certainly be sanded off. Our logo is on there to ensure that you are working with the best box in the industry, built to withstand the rigor of on-set abuse.

Q: 3. Would this wood hold into termites attack?

A: Yes, the Matthews Set of Four Apple Boxes is susceptible to termites.

Q: 4. Are these nesting boxes?

A: No.

Q: 5. How thick is the plywood on the tops of these boxes?

A: It is 0.5 on all sides

Q: 6. Will this arrive at my home within 4 business days?

A: That is a B&H question

Q: 7. Can it be used on its side, so that it is 12 high and 8 wide? In that orientation, it is the perfect size for a heavy-ish darkroom slot processor I need to keep off the floor with 12 of room to empty chems back into bottles.

A: It's pretty sturdy. I'm not sure it's a great choice though as on end it may not have a large enough base to defend against someone running into it. It's solid and can hold some weight though.

Q: 8. Is this sw single user on many pc?

A: Yes. The licenser for the Image-Line FL Studio 20 Producer Edition Complete Music Production Software is for a single user, but you can use the software on more than one computer, as long as the same person who the license is issued to is the person who is using the software.

Q: 9. Is it branded on both sides with the Matthews name?

A: Yes. Identical logo on each side.

Q: 10. What will be the basic set to go for? A full, a 1/2 and a Mini full?

A: Honestly, there is no basic set but it does help to buy in multiples of full boxes (whether it is regular size or Mini.) For example: 1 full plus 2 halves, 1 full plus 4 quarters, etc.