Vaults Beta
Key Features
- Six curated instruments spanning piano, strings, synth, guitar, and unique timbres like the CELESTATONE
- Attic Grand delivers a raw, intimate grand piano tone in the felt piano family
- CHORUS SYNTH recreates thick 80s polysynth character with built-in chorusing and analog warmth
- Streamlined two-knob-plus-four-macro interface for fast sound shaping without menu diving
- SHIMMER GUITAR provides ethereal ambient reflections suited to cinematic and downtempo production
- R+D Strings offers an evolving, experimental string section that goes beyond traditional orchestral patches
- Compatible with all major DAWs via VST, VST3, AU, and AAX on both macOS and Windows
Description
Vaults Beta by The Crow Hill Company is a curated sample player built around six distinctive instruments, each designed by audio specialists led by Christian Henson of Spitfire Audio fame. The plugin delivers a focused collection spanning piano, strings, synth, and guitar textures.
The centerpiece instrument, Attic Grand, captures a raw and intimate grand piano tone that sits close to the felt piano family. CELESTATONE blends historic Celeste and Dulcitone timbres into something entirely unique, while SHIMMER GUITAR adds ambient, ethereal reflections suited to cinematic and downtempo work.
CHORUS SYNTH revives an iconic 80s polysynth character with thick chorusing and analog warmth, and R+D Strings provides an evolving, experimental string section that moves beyond conventional orchestral patches. Each instrument ships with intuitive macro controls for quick sound shaping.
The plugin uses a streamlined interface with a preset selector, two primary parameters, and four secondary controls per instrument. Detailed macro guides are included for deeper editing, giving both sound designers and composers enough depth to customize patches without overwhelming complexity.
Vaults Beta runs as a 64-bit plugin in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX formats across macOS Catalina through Sonoma and Windows 10-11, requiring a minimum of 8 GB RAM and up to 2.08 GB of disk space.
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Tips
- Experiment with the macro controls to create unique and customized sounds.
- Use the detailed macro guide for the CHORUS SYNTH to manipulate sound parameters effectively.
- Integrate the plugin into your production workflow to access a variety of innovative sound options.
- Regularly check for updates to access new sound libraries and features.
- Utilize the user-friendly interface to explore and experiment with unconventional sounds.
- Combine different instruments within the plugin to create complex and dynamic audio experiences.
- Take advantage of the compatibility with multiple formats to use the plugin across different digital audio workstations (DAWs).
Frequently Asked Questions
What instruments are included in Vaults Beta?
Vaults Beta includes six instruments: Attic Grand (intimate grand piano), CELESTATONE (Celeste and Dulcitone hybrid), SHIMMER GUITAR (ambient guitar reflections), CHORUS SYNTH (80s polysynth with chorusing), R+D Strings (experimental evolving strings), and a sixth instrument completing the collection. Each has its own preset selector and macro controls.
Who is behind The Crow Hill Company?
The Crow Hill Company was founded by Christian Henson, co-founder of Spitfire Audio, along with a small team based in Edinburgh. The company focuses on making high-quality sound design tools accessible to music makers of all skill levels.
Is Vaults Beta compatible with Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes, Vaults Beta supports both Apple Silicon and Intel-based Macs. It runs on macOS Catalina (10.15) through Sonoma (14.x) and requires a minimum of 8 GB RAM.
How much disk space does Vaults Beta need?
Vaults Beta requires up to 2.08 GB of disk space for the full installation. An SSD is recommended if installing to an external drive, and a stable internet connection is needed for the initial download.
