Chroma Upright Piano

• Features a century-old upright piano known for its unique sound and emotional depth.
• Meticulously restored with new strings, felts, and mechanics to preserve its vintage character.
• Combines traditional acoustic qualities with modern features for enhanced playability.

Product Overview

Chroma Upright Piano features a century-old Wilhelm Diemer upright piano, meticulously restored to preserve its unique character and emotional depth. This instrument stands out with its warm, mid-focused tonal quality and rich low-end, making it suitable for intimate compositions as well as dynamic cinematic scores.

Details

The library offers a variety of articulations, including felt, muted, plucked, flageolet, and bowed sounds, allowing for a diverse range of expressive possibilities. It is recorded with multiple microphone positions—Front, Above, Below, and Rumble—ensuring a comprehensive sound that captures the piano's nuances. With 27 velocity layers and 8 round robins for mechanical sounds, the instrument provides nuanced and dynamic playability.

The engine includes features like octave pitch control and advanced mic mixing, enabling composers to shape the piano's voice to fit their projects. The close capture with Coles 4038s and spaced Neumann KM140s ensures that every detail of the upright piano's character is faithfully represented. This library is designed to inspire creativity, making it a valuable tool for various musical styles.