Bad Pianos

• Bad Pianos is a piano toolkit designed for Native Instruments Kontakt.
• The library features a collection of unconventional piano sounds, emphasizing unique sonic character.
• It includes various articulations to enhance creativity in compositions.
• Requires Kontakt.

Product Overview

Bad Pianos is a unique piano toolkit that embraces imperfections, offering a characterful alternative to traditional piano sounds. This library captures the essence of a "wonky" piano, providing a range of textures that can evoke both beauty and quirkiness, making it suitable for experimental compositions and sound design.

Details

The library features of 24-bit multi-samples, including 80 snapshots that explore various sonic possibilities. It operates within Native Instruments Kontakt, requiring version 6.7.1 or higher. The toolkit includes a granular engine, allowing users to manipulate the piano samples into new textures while retaining a recognizable piano quality. Key controls include a morph EQ knob, ADSR settings, and a grist knob for added noise, all designed to facilitate intuitive sound design.

With a focus on creative sound manipulation, the toolkit offers polyphonic, monophonic, and legato play modes, along with up to eight voices of detuning. The interface is streamlined, featuring four main knobs that control multiple functions, making it accessible for both quick adjustments and deeper exploration. This library is ideal for composers looking to add unconventional piano sounds to their projects, whether for film scoring or experimental music.