Bowed Marimba

About the Instrument

Bowing the Marimba

By drawing a cello bow across the bars of a grand concert marimba and vibraphone, an extraordinary transformation occurs — instead of a sharp percussive attack, you get a sustained, singing, organic tone that sits perfectly in pads, drones, and cinematic textures.

This library captures that unique quality in stunning detail, making it an invaluable tool for film composers, ambient producers, and anyone seeking genuinely unusual sonic palettes.

The collection includes six distinct instruments:

• Bowed Marimba
• Bowed Vibraphone
• Marimba Waves (octave tremolos)
• Vibraphone Waves (octave tremolos)
• Quantum Marimba (ultra soft articulation)
• Quantum Vibes (ultra soft articulation)

“Sounds great. Very zen.”
★★★★★