Midnight Grand

• Features a cotton-felted grand piano for a unique sonic character.
• Designed for expressive playing with a focus on dynamic range.
• Compatible with the full version of Kontakt; requires Kontakt for use.

Product Overview

Midnight Grand features a Steinway Model D grand piano, uniquely prepared with a layer of cotton felt between the hammers and strings. This design imparts a rich, darker tone that is both intimate and cinematic, making it suitable for emotional scoring and nuanced compositions.

Details

The library captures the piano in a spacious concert hall, allowing for a natural ambience that enhances its expressive qualities. It includes true pedal up and down samples, ensuring authentic sympathetic resonance, while controls for key release and pedal noise add further realism. The instrument offers a range of articulations, including lyrical legato and restrained shorts, all designed to convey emotion effectively.

To expand its sonic palette, Midnight Grand includes 14 Atmosphere Layers, which provide lush pads that blend seamlessly with the piano sound. These layers can enhance the textural quality of the instrument, making it versatile for both solo performances and layered compositions. The interface features detailed controls, including a Room Tone setting to restore the natural ambience often lost in sample cleaning, allowing for a more authentic listening experience.