Aquaphone
True surround
Discrete wide-spaced multi-channel recordings, delivering a wide and natural surround image, perfectly tailored for your cinematic needs.
Ethereal and haunting sounds
The Aquaphone – a unique instrument
Our Aquaphone sound effects library features sounds from an Aquaphone, also known as the Waterphone. It is an extraordinary musical instrument that was invented by Richard Waters in the 1980s. It comprises two soldered stainless steel trays, which form a resonator bowl, adorned with bronze rods of varying lengths and diameters encircling its rim.
The specific Aquaphone we had the privilege to record is the remarkable “Model Megabass 250 – 600 ccm,” boasting an impressive 72 rods and representing the largest of the three available instruments.
Audio demos
Recording the aquaphone
A glimpse into the enchanting recording journey