Marimbox
Key Features
- Four included articulations cover cord, deadstroke, rubber and yarn playing styles
- Switch articulations using MIDI keyswitches or the interface
- Stereo marimba recordings are embedded in the instrument
- Built-in reverb and tempo-synced delay add space and rhythmic echoes
- Adjustable attack and release shape the sound
- Polyphony can be set up to 64 voices
Description
Marimbox is Hivetune’s sampled virtual marimba, designed to bring the rounded sound of wooden percussion into a DAW or standalone setup. Its stereo recordings and dedicated playback engine give composers a playable melodic instrument for adding organic mallet parts.
The free edition includes four playing styles: Cord, Deadstroke, Rubber and Yarn. MIDI keyswitches below the playable range let you change articulations while performing, or you can select them directly in the interface.
A built-in reverb places the instrument in spaces from small rooms to large halls, and a tempo-synced delay adds rhythmic repeats. Attack and release controls shape the envelope, while adjustable polyphony supports up to 64 voices.
The separate paid Complete edition adds a fifth Roll articulation with looped sustain; it is not included in the free edition. The four included styles still provide contrasting attacks for melodies, rhythmic patterns and layered arrangements.
Hivetune lists VST3 and standalone formats for Windows, plus VST3, AU and standalone for macOS. Its product page offers the free edition through checkout and states that users will be subscribed to the developer’s newsletter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the free edition?
The free edition includes Cord, Deadstroke, Rubber and Yarn articulations. The Roll articulation is reserved for the paid Complete edition.
Can I change articulations while playing?
Yes. MIDI keyswitches below the playable range switch articulations, and the interface also has an articulation selector.
Does Marimbox require Kontakt?
Hivetune describes Marimbox as its own virtual instrument with a custom playback engine. It lists VST3, AU and standalone formats rather than a Kontakt requirement.
What is required to get the free version?
Use the free option on Hivetune’s product page to enter its checkout. The page states that users will be subscribed to the Hivetune newsletter.
