Ivory Ii Upright Pianos

• Features a selection of Modern and Vintage Upright Pianos.
• Utilizes the Ivory II engine for a wide range of tone color and personality.
• Designed for expressive performance and versatility.

Product Overview

Ivory II Upright Pianos presents a curated selection of both modern and vintage upright pianos, leveraging the advanced Ivory II engine to deliver a rich palette of tonal colors and character. This collection captures the essence of four distinct instruments, each offering unique personality traits suitable for various musical styles.

Details

The library features a modern Yamaha U5, a vintage 1914 A.M. Hume, a 1915 Packard honky-tonk upright, and a genuine tack piano, each recorded with meticulous attention to detail. The expressive range includes up to 18 velocity layers, ensuring smooth transitions and dynamic responsiveness. The engine incorporates Harmonic Resonance Modeling, allowing for realistic sympathetic string vibrations and sustain resonance, enhancing the authenticity of the piano sound.

Additional features include half-pedaling, pedal noise enhancements, and customizable tuning maps, which provide further control over the instrument's character. The library also introduces unique elements like "Creaks and Clunks" layers, adding an organic touch to performances. With its comprehensive set of controls, including timbre shifting and EQ, the Ivory II Upright Pianos library is well-suited for intimate compositions, jazz, blues, and modern pop contexts.