Verticale

• Verticale is an upright piano library featuring both natural and felted sounds, utilizing four layers of felt for a rich tonal character.
• The library offers three different mic positions to capture various sonic perspectives.
• A unique 'cassette' signal adds a lo-fi nostalgia to the sound, enhancing its cinematic quality.
• Requires Kontakt for use.

Product Overview

Verticale captures the essence of an upright piano with a heartwarming character, recorded in both natural and felted variations. The instrument blends lo-fi nostalgia with cinematic emotion, making it suitable for intimate compositions and ambient soundscapes.

Details

This library features a unique approach with four layers of felt, providing a rich and mellow tone. Three different mic positions—room mics using AKG C414s, spot mics with AEA N22 ribbons, and Neumann K184 small diaphragm condensers—allow for versatile tonal shaping. The close capture retains key and mechanical detail, enhancing the instrument's intimate timbre.

Verticale includes a distinctive 'cassette' signal, created by recording through an old 4-track cassette recorder, which adds a pitch-shifted, warped quality to the sound. The interface offers sound-shaping controls, including a Color knob for tonal adjustments and sends for reverb and delay. Additional features like a Crunch control for tape saturation and a Lo-Fi macro for bit and sample rate reduction further enhance the vintage character. This instrument is well-suited for genres such as lo-fi, ambient, and minimalistic cues, providing a unique palette for composers seeking an alternative sound.