ResonHeart

Overview

ResonHeart is an innovative virtual instrument that simulates a unique, experimental aerophone-based acoustic instrument using advanced physical modeling techniques. It features a complex modal architecture, enabling it to replicate sounds from a variety of acoustic instrument families, such as wind instruments, membranes, chromatic percussions, ethnic lutes, and vocal ensembles. Beyond mimicking traditional sounds, ResonHeart can also produce unconventional, organic tones and evolving textures, making it an invaluable tool for creative sound designers.

Designed with the principles of fluid dynamics in mind, ResonHeart's components are modeled after real-world hardware, including air pumps, pneumatic valves, and metal resonators. The virtual environment simulates diverse room acoustics, from intimate spaces to grand concert halls and resonant cathedrals. This meticulous attention to detail ensures an authentic acoustic experience. Additionally, ResonHeart boasts a clean and intuitive user interface, streamlining the sound design process for users of all skill levels.

The Imitation Game

ResonHeart is a revolutionary instrument built on physical modeling principles, utilizing a variety of mechanical components, including clockwork mechanisms, air pumps, and complex resonator blocks. Each voice features a resonator block composed of sixteen universal Helmholtz resonators, which can be individually triggered and tuned, allowing for a broad range of sound replication. This design makes it capable of simulating challenging sounds, such as percussions and cymbals, which are notoriously difficult to replicate with traditional electronic instruments.

With no electronic components involved in its sound generation, ResonHeart acts as a mechanical synthesizer that emulates the timbres and characteristics of various acoustic instruments. The extensive automation features and modulation options add rich, evolving dynamics to the final sound. The user-friendly interface ensures that all controls and parameters are easily accessible, allowing sound designers to focus on creativity.

Users can engage with the instrument by controlling the main pump motor, adjusting the air turbulence, and modifying the resonators' internal volumes and embouchures. By precisely placing resonator blocks in a modeled hall space, users can achieve expressive performances that deliver organic sounds far beyond what conventional electronic or acoustic instruments can produce.

Features

• Advanced Physical Modeling: Utilizes the Advanced Component Simulation (ACS) approach for a realistic acoustic sound generator.
• 64-Bit Processing Accuracy: Ensures high fidelity in every aspect of sound simulation.
• Original Aerophone-Based Design: Features a mechanical structure that mimics the tones of various acoustic instruments.
• Mechanical Components: All parts, including resonators, motors, and valves, are modeled after commercially available hardware.
• Automation Features: Includes air pump motors, pneumatic solenoid valves, and Venturi valves for dynamic sound generation.
• Complex Resonator Block: Each voice contains sixteen independent Helmholtz resonators, with adjustable tuning and pressure controls.
• Dedicated Modulation Controls: Modulations for resonators' tuning and pressure allow for intricate sound shaping.
• Monophonic and Polyphonic Modes: Operates as a 4-voice polyphonic instrument, providing true polyphony through separate sound generators.
• Accurate Room Simulation: Offers a resonator-based simulation for realistic spatial effects.
• Factory Presets Collection: Includes over 130 ready-to-use presets spanning various genres and styles, such as deep basses, real-world percussions, woodwinds, and evolving soundscapes.
• MIDI Automation: Supports MIDI for enhanced control and integration with other music software.
• High Sample Rate Support: Compatible with sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz.
• Multi-Size GUI Resolutions: Available in different graphical user interface sizes to suit user preferences.

Expansions

Woodcraft Kits for ResonHeart

The Woodcraft Kits expansion offers a specialized toolkit for sound design within ResonHeart. This library includes presets that affect specific sections of the tone generator, enabling users to load and combine multiple presets effortlessly. This feature simplifies and enhances the sound design process, allowing users to explore the full potential of this original acoustic instrument.