A Fond Farewell to Metal Sounds
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that one of our beloved partners, Metal Sounds, has come to the end of their instrument-making journey. Based in France, Metal Sounds spent nearly 20 years crafting exquisite Spacedrum handpans and Zenko tongue drums. Their commitment to innovation, quality, and accessible craftsmanship helped bring the magic of metal sound instruments to a global community of sound lovers and musicians.
From developing scalable production methods for high-quality handpans to their contributions at international music gatherings, Metal Sounds was more than a supplier—they were a cornerstone of the handpan world, and a cherished collaborator for us at We Play Well Together.
Limited Stock Remaining
As Metal Sounds concludes their operations, we are down to our final inventory of instruments from the Soundscape Collection including:
• Zenko Element Aria, Ignis, Aqua, Terra
• Zenko Ionian Aria
We no longer have Spacedrum handpans available, and once our current stock of Zenko tongue drums is sold, they will not be restocked. If you are a retailer or a customer interested in these finely crafted instruments, we encourage you to reach out now to inquire about remaining availability.
With Gratitude and Respect
We send our deepest thanks and warmest wishes to the entire Metal Sounds team. It has been a true honor to work alongside them. While this chapter has closed, we look forward to seeing where their next adventures lead.
To those who own a Zenko or Spacedrum, know that you hold a rare and exceptional instrument—one that is no longer in production and ever more special because of it.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
The WePlayWellTogether Team
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I had purchased the Sansula Basic on the recommendation of Laura Inserra - sound alchemist. I loved the tone and used it regularly in my classes. I purchased the padded case and all was well until it slipped out of my hand onto my yoga mat and to my dismay the membrane exploded into many pieces - I was both shocked and very disappointed.
I called the company right away and the owner explained I would have been better choosing the more robust version as I was transporting it regularly and that the basic model is much more delicate and is more suitable for studio work. As repairing mine would involve costly shipping back and forth to Germany, she recommended I purchase the Renaissance model at the repair program discounted price, which I did.
So lesson learned, buy the more robust models if you plan to use the Sansula in classes or for travel. Thank you We Play Well Together.
I recently purchased the monolina and I am extremely satisfied. The customer service was outstanding and the product arrived very fast and in perfect condition. Highly recommended!
When I first heard the Monalina at a sound bath I knew I had to have one. I bought one in F just to hear it. And then for Christmas my wife found Joules online course and signed me up for it. I was hesitant at first because I was just strumming it for fun, but I knew that the people that were taking her course would actually be utilizing it more fully than me. I was also nervous because I hadn’t played any instrument in front of people in quite a number of years. But Joule made me feel comfortable and relaxed and made the whole group feel as though that we were one in experiencing the weekend together. It was wonderful and I will never forget one minute of it. Plus as a trained musician it was nice that she actually has a musical education because then I knew that she knew not only how to play the instrument and how to get the most out of it but also the science behind the sound. I wouldn’t change a thing and she did a wonderful wonderful presentation. She was so into it. It was so much fun!
I’m loving this kalimba!
However, the highest note does not ring like the rest. And the third to highest note is ever so slightly flat.
But I know I’m going to love her.
A few years ago I became casually interested in the Kalimba because of its simplicity of design and playability. Without experience or a good point of reference I needed to taste a lot of flavors to sort out the choices. For a while, my discards kept the local Goodwill store supplied with inventory.
The feeding frenzy stopped when I discovered Hokema. Build and material quality is professional grade. The tines are not stiff, so you can play at any intensity without stressing a thumb nails. Resonance from the solid wood base and the resulting sustain are simply stunning. Even the high notes sing, unlike the flat 'tapping an aluminum pan' sound from my discards.
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Tablature is available around the net for 17-key Kalimbas (RiffSpot has a nice ebook), so you can play tunes without reading music on both the B-17 and B-17 Mini.
I just took the week-long monochord training with Joule and fell in love with my Monolina. Joule is a fun, engaging and knowledgeable teacher who brings deep reverence to her instruments and the art of playing them. We got to experiment with and experience all the different ways of expressing through our monochords and came away with a proven, complete and beautiful 45-minute session we can now offer. I highly recommend this class.
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This set elevates one’s instruments to the next level. Having all these components really sets one up for success and allows room for growth to grow into your sound practice.
The versatility that comes with having the leg extensions allows the player to be comfortable in a variety of ways while playing. The mallets add additional ways to play.
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I can’t say enough great things about it, it’s a must have in the sound tool kit for sure.