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Unconventional articulations
At the heart of the Soundiron Struck Grand Piano lies its vast array of unique articulations. Delving into the less trodden paths of piano sound exploration, this library brings to the fore the sounds of piano abuse — mallet strikes, string scrapes, and harmonics, to name a few. Each sound has been meticulously captured, providing over 4000 samples that span the full 88-key range of the piano. This attention to detail ensures that each note offers its own character, turning the piano into a versatile instrument that transcends traditional boundaries and opens up new avenues for creative expression.
Dynamic expression and detail
The Struck Grand is defined by its dynamic range and expressive depth, capturing the nuanced variations of each articulation with astonishing clarity. From the deep, resonant basses to the glistening highs, every sample is imbued with a life-like presence, inviting composers to explore the intricate textures of the piano. This dynamic response is not just about loudness but about conveying the complex musical character of each note, allowing for compositions that breathe and evolve in real-time.
Customizable creative control
Flexibility lies at the core of the Struck Grand's design. With a comprehensive Kontakt interface, users are given unparalleled control over their sound. This includes manipulation of swell, attack, release, and much more, alongside 20 custom FX presets designed to inspire. An adaptable LFO system and a customizable arpeggiator further enhance creative possibilities, making it simple to infuse tracks with rhythmic vitality or evolving textural landscapes. This level of control ensures that each use of the Struck Grand can be tailored to fit the specific needs of any composition.
Innovative sound design tools
The inclusion of a modular FX rack panel elevates the Soundiron Struck Grand Piano from a mere instrument library to a comprehensive sound design tool. With 18 different DSP effect modules, composers can sculpt their sounds with effects ranging from classic phasers and delays to more esoteric options like convolution reverb, featuring impulse responses from various environments. This, coupled with the library's extensive sample range and dynamic articulations, opens up limitless possibilities for creating unique sonic landscapes, making the Struck Grand an indispensable asset for innovative composers and sound designers alike.
Made for Kontakt
Optimized for the full version of Kontakt 5.5 or later, this library extends beyond traditional sampling. It is crafted to harness the power of Kontakt's advanced sampling capabilities, offering users an intuitive and flexible toolset for manipulating unique sounds. While the library operates in a "demo mode" on the free Kontakt Player, its open-format design allows for broad compatibility with WAV-compatible software, ensuring that the sounds of the SoundIron Struck Grand Piano can inspire music creation across a wide array of platforms. This library represents not just a collection of sounds, but a gateway to uncharted auditory experiences, encouraging musicians to explore, experiment, and express in new and exciting ways.
Reviews
"The way it's recorded and laid out gives you all the control you need to fit this into a mix. A clean/dry signal that retains the realism you want from any extended technique library." - Jacob Yoffee (Best Shot, Andi Mack, Finding Carter, Ingress: The Animation)
Features
- Sampled with mallet strikes, finger mutes, plucks, and more, offering you a broad range of sounds
- Recorded in stunning 24-bit / 48 kHz uncompressed PCM quality
- Over 9GB and 4000 samples across the full 88-key range of a 1926 Steinway Model L parlour grand piano
- Shines as both a melodic tuned percussion instrument and a massive stringed zither, providing you with a broad pitch range and expressive dynamic response
- Ideal for dramatic and suspenseful scoring as well as nuanced classical compositions with its diverse articulation options
- Features an innovative Gliss/Strum Creator system for life-like strums and string glisses, enhancing your creative expression
- Comes with 20 unique sound-designed custom FX presets, offering you a range of creative options right out of the box
- Adaptable LFO system allows for intricate modulation possibilities, enhancing your sounds with selectable shapes, targets, and intensities
- Customizable arpeggiator with a velocity table for detailed control over arp direction, timing, swing, and more, making intricate patterns easier to achieve
- Modular FX rack panel with 18 different DSP effect modules, giving you the freedom to craft your perfect sound
- Includes a vast selection of convolution reverb impulse responses, adding depth and space to your compositions
Specifications
- Operating system:
- Mac: OSX 10.09 or later
- Windows: Windows 7 or later
- Format: VST, AU, AAX
- Requires: Kontakt 5.5 or later
- RAM: 2GB
- Hard disk memory: 9.53GB
- Product code: 1337-1066