BRIAR Music Box VST & AU Plugin

A Music Box At The Heart Of My Sound

The music box plays a central role in many of my compositions. I often layer it with piano, which instantly creates a fairytale-like atmosphere. It was also the first instrument I ever sampled, as recording a real programmable music box in perfect timing is extremely difficult.

Deeply Sampled With Natural Variation

Recorded using high-end Schoeps microphones, this music box features 27 round robins per note, each one slightly different. Just like a real music box, it never sounds exactly the same twice, preserving its organic and raw charm.

Authentic Mechanical Character

Optional mechanical noises such as cranking and motor layers add subtle imperfections and movement, creating the illusion of a real music box and transporting the listener into a childlike world of wonder.

Shaping The Sound

A range of controls allows you to shape the tone in different ways. An additional “Darkness” layer, sampled from a dulcitone (an antique, celesta-like instrument with a bell-like sound) expands the sonic palette further.

Presets That Sound Great Immediately

27 presets, carefully crafted by Oskar Schuster, are included.

System Requirements

• macOS 11 or later / Windows 10 or later
  
• Minimum 4 GB RAM, 8 GB or more recommended
  
• 500 MB free disk space

Formats:

• AU (macOS)
• VST3 (Windows / macOS)
  
  

Self-contained virtual instrument (VST3/AU) — no Kontakt Player or other sampler required.

Compatible with most modern AU and VST3 hosts.
Tested in: Logic Pro, FL Studio, REAPER, GarageBand, Cubase, Ableton Live, Vienna Ensemble Pro