Piano Repetitions
Osterhouse Sounds
Percussive Piano
- A pocket-sized piano library focused on short, percussive sounds.
- Requires Kontakt 6.8.0 or higher; not compatible with the free Kontakt Player.
Product Overview
Piano Repetitions is a compact library that captures the unique percussive qualities of a Steinway model M piano from 1937. It specializes in short, muted sounds that lend themselves to rhythmic patterns, making it suitable for contemporary scoring and experimental compositions.
Details
The library features three articulations, each recorded with three dynamic layers and eight round-robins, ensuring a varied and organic playback. This attention to detail allows for expressive performances, particularly in rhythmic contexts. The samples are designed to highlight the transient qualities of the piano, creating a distinct character in each note.
With 30 presets available, users can easily load them as NKI files or snapshots, each accompanied by MIDI clips labelled with intended BPMs for quick integration into projects. The library's compact size of makes it accessible while still offering a rich palette of sounds for composers looking to explore the percussive side of piano performance.
