Alt Piano

• Character upright piano library recorded with and without felt, offering two distinct sonic personalities: soft and beautiful or bright and lively.
• Features 4 microphone positions, including close, room, rear, and ambient, allowing for versatile sound shaping.
• Includes 11 unique textural sounds that can be blended with the piano sound for added depth and atmosphere.
• Requires Kontakt Player version 6.6.1 or higher; compatible with all major DAWs.
• Offers extensive controls, including a "Live" pianist feature, Transpitch, and individual adjustments for key noises and string resonance.

Product Overview

Alt Piano is a character-driven upright piano sample library designed for Kontakt, offering a unique tonal palette through its felt and non-felt recordings. The instrument captures a range of expressive qualities, making it suitable for both intimate compositions and broader scoring contexts.

Details

The library features four microphone positions, allowing for a versatile capture of the piano's sound, from close detail to a more ambient presence. It includes 11 distinct textural sounds and over 40 presets, providing a rich variety of sonic options. The instrument supports live player controls, which introduce mechanical nuances such as stool creaks and clothing foley, enhancing the realism of performances.

Articulations include lyrical legato and restrained shorts, with a focus on maintaining the intimate timbre of the instrument. The ability to control the felt level adds further dimension, allowing for a darker, moodier sound when desired. Additionally, features like pitch shifting and a precise detuning control enable creative manipulation of the piano's character, making it a compelling choice for composers seeking a versatile and expressive piano sound.