The Tack Piano

• The Tack Piano is a sample library inspired by the Mrs. Mills piano, known for its percussive sound often used in ragtime and Western film music.
• It features three microphone positions (close, mid, far) for versatile sound shaping and mixing options.
• Requires Kontakt 5.7 or newer; Kontakt Player will run in demo mode.
• Includes features like round-robin sampling, velocity layers, and customizable effects for enhanced sonic capabilities.
• Recorded at Abbey Road Studios using a Yamaha U1 piano with a custom-built bar for authentic sound quality.

Product Overview

The Tack Piano is a meticulously crafted library inspired by the iconic Mrs. Mills piano, known for its percussive character that evokes honky-tonk and ragtime sounds. This instrument captures the essence of vintage pianos, making it suitable for a range of genres, from nostalgic film scores to contemporary sound design.

Details

The Tack Piano features a Yamaha U1 piano, uniquely modified with a custom-built bar that positions metallic pins between the hammers and strings, enhancing its distinctive sound. The library includes up to six round-robin samples and eight velocity layers, ensuring a dynamic and expressive performance. Articulations include both lyrical legato and short, punchy notes, allowing for a wide range of musical expression.

Three mic positions—close, mid, and far—are available, along with a mix channel that combines these perspectives for flexible mixing options. The full mixer interface allows for control over pan, volume, and stereo width, while the effects page supports a variety of processing options, including EQ, compression, and modulation effects. Additional settings enable adjustments for round-robin behavior, velocity curves, and sympathetic resonance, providing comprehensive control over the instrument's sonic characteristics.