Homestead Piano

• Features a vintage upright piano, capturing its unique sonic character.
• Designed for expressive playing with a focus on realism and detail.
• Requires Kontakt for use.

Product Overview

Homestead Piano is a vintage upright piano that captures the warmth and intimacy of a cherished family heirloom. This instrument offers nuanced expressiveness, making it suitable for heartfelt ballads and evocative film scores.

Details

Recorded in a dry, intimate space, the library employs stereo pencil mics above the soundboard and a spaced pair at the player's position. This close capture retains key and mechanical details, including pedal noise and hammer strikes, enhancing the realism of the performance. The instrument features a range of articulations, including legato and short notes, allowing for expressive playing.

Homestead Piano includes nine atmosphere layers that add texture and depth, responding dynamically to the Mod Wheel (CC1). The Colour EQ and Timbre control provide further tonal shaping, enabling quick adjustments to brightness and overall character. Detailed response controls allow for customisation of playability, with separate settings for Timbre and Volume scaling to refine how dynamics respond to velocity.

This library's meticulous attention to detail and expressive capabilities make it a compelling choice for composers seeking an inspiring piano sound that evokes a sense of home and warmth in their music.