DREAD
CELLO
The fiercely unapologetic one
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> 25 Techniques, 50 Presets
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Dread Cello is bold, raw, and fiercely emotional. Recorded by Christopher Brown, known for his work in Black Metal, this library pushes the cello to new extremes with aggressive, intensely expressive performances.
Its unsettling and powerful articulations are perfect for crafting dark, cinematic soundscapes.
With a simple interface, you can easily tap into the cello’s intense, unapologetic energy.
Intense + unyielding
Emotive and deep
The sounds in action…
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Blend Page
Spend Time on Your Music, Not Technology.
Blend up to 4 sound sources, each with individually selectable articulations, and control their volume, pitch, and pan. Customize each sound easily, giving it your personal touch.
Customization Page
Finesse Every Detail
Take full control over every aspect of your sound. Choose specific performances, set sample start and end points, adjust playback speed and direction, and randomize settings to create truly unique and dynamic textures.
Behind The Library
Christopher Brown, both a cellist and a Black Metal musician, brings raw intensity to Dread Cello. Known for his bold, head-on playing style, he channels the emotional depth of Black Metal through his cello. His ability to push the instrument beyond its limits while keeping its dark, brooding character is what sets this library apart.
We set out to create a cello library that captures the raw, unapologetic energy of Christopher Brown’s playing. This isn’t your typical cello library—it’s bold, uncompromising, and breaks the rules with its fierce intensity.
Christopher’s dual role as a cellist and Black Metal musician brings bold articulations that blend aggression with deep emotion, giving this library a dark, distinctive edge.
With an intuitive interface, Dread Cello makes it easy to tap into its aggressive, cinematic power, perfect for pushing your compositions into darker territory.
Concept
We spent two days at our Inlet studio in LA recording Christopher Brown’s intense playing. Using multiple mics, we captured the raw, rosin-rich tones of his mahogany cello, bringing out the natural darkness and depth that’s unmistakable in every note.
Recording
No effects. Just sounds.
Sound Demos
Specs
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PATCHES:
01 Sus Vib
02 Tasto To Pont
03 Sub Vib Accent
04 Vib Speeds
05 Blast Bow
06 Bends 1
07 Bends 2
08 Gestural Bends
09 Behind The Bridge
10 Trem Behind The Bridge
11 Harmonic Gliss
12 Harm Trem
13 Double Stop Knock
14 Behind The Bridge Double Stop
15 Trem Behind The Bridge Double Stop
16 Sus Vib + Bends 1
17 Tasto To Pont + Bends 2
18 Sub Vib Accent + Blast Bow
19 Bends 2 + Gestural Bends
20 Sus Vib + Tasto To Pont
21 Tasto To Pont + Harm Trem
22 Vib Speeds + Bends 2
23 Harmonic Gliss + Blast Bow
24 Bends 1 + Bends 2
25 Tasto To Pont + Gestural Bends
PRESETS:
50 -
CONTROLS:
Pitch Knob
Pan Knob
Round Robin Selector (1, 2, 3, cycle, random)
Velocity Layer Selector (L, M, H)
Playback Direction (forwards, backwards)
Playback Speed (1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4)
Shuffle Mode (shuffles start & end points every time you press a key)
X-Fade Controls (allows you to set your preferred crossfade time for all samples)
Edit Mode Note, RR, VEL menu (allows you to fine-tune which sample you want to edit)
All Notes Controls (allows you do apply your setting to each note)
EFFECTS:
Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release
3 Band EQ (Low, Mid, High)
5 Mode Delay
5 Mode Convolution Reverb -
MICROPHONES:
AKG414 (Close)
Slate Digital VMS ML-2 (Room) -
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Full retail version of Kontakt 6.6.1 & above
Not compatible with the Free Kontakt Player
Mac: Mac OS X 10.13 or later / Intel i5 or newer
Windows: Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 (latest Service Pack), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, / Quad-core Intel i5 or newer
Recommended Cores & RAM: Quad-core & above, min. 8GB RAM (16GB & above recommended)
SIZE + STORAGE:
~ 7.8GB (over 2630 samples)
15GB disk space required during install
We strongly recommend storing Dread Cello on a Solid State Drive (SSD) for better performance - regular spinning Hard Disk Drives (HDD) may not be as efficient.
AUDIO QUALITY:
24 bit / 48kHz -
Reviews (20)
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Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
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Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
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Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
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Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
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Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
Write out the reviews here. At a later point we will introduce a system like trust pilot or yotpo. Jane Doe
