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Description
Embrace the warmth and charm of a bygone era with the Native Instruments Upright Piano. Crafted meticulously from the resonant echoes of a 1908 upright piano, this Kontakt Instrument brings a rich, vintage sound to your digital studio. With its robust sampling engine, it captures the intricate details of the original instrument, boasting an impressive 2,300 individual samples spread across 16 velocity layers. This ensures that every keystroke delivers the dynamic range and lush sound you'd expect from a classic upright piano.
Whether you're composing a heartfelt ballad or adding depth to your film score, this plugin allows for extensive sound customization. Fine-tune the pedals, damper, string, and hammer sounds to suit your unique style. The instrument also features separate overtone and resonance samples, providing authentic vibrations that breathe life into your music. Additionally, key releases are sampled with nine velocity layers to ensure the utmost realism, making your performance sound like the real deal.
Elevate your sound further with built-in effects and parameters that let you adjust timber, dynamic range, and brightness. The extensive tweaking options available through Color, Dynamic, and Lid parameters empower you to shape the piano's voice to perfectly match your artistic vision. This virtual upright piano isn't just an instrument—it's your next creative partner.
Key Features:
- Sampled from a 1908 upright piano for a vintage sound
- 2,300 individual samples on 16 velocity layers
- Separate overtone and resonance samples for natural vibrations
- Key releases sampled with nine velocity layers for realism
- Control over pedals, damper, string, and hammer sounds
- Timber, dynamic range, and brightness adjustment via Color, Dynamic, and Lid parameters
- Includes built-in effects for enhanced sound customization
Product specs
| Software Type | Vintage Upright Piano |
| Platform | Mac, PC |
| Upgrade/Full | Full |
| Download/Boxed | Download |
| Bit Depth | 64-bit |
| Format | VST, AU, AAX Native |
| Hardware Requirements - Mac | Intel Core i5 or higher, 4GB RAM or more recommended |
| Hardware Requirements - PC | Intel Core i5 or higher, 4GB RAM or more recommended |
| OS Requirements - Mac | macOS 10.12 or later, Kontakt Player |
| OS Requirements - PC | Windows 7 SP1 or later, Kontakt Player |
FAQs
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Is Native Instruments The Gentleman Upright Piano compatible with my DAW?
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Yes, The Gentleman Upright Piano is compatible with DAWs that support VST, AU, or AAX Native formats, including popular options like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools.
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What are the system requirements for Native Instruments The Gentleman Upright Piano?
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For Mac, you'll need macOS 10.12 or later, an Intel Core i5 or higher, and at least 4GB of RAM. For PC, Windows 7 SP1 or later is required with similar hardware specifications.
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Does The Gentleman Upright Piano require the full version of Kontakt?
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No, The Gentleman Upright Piano can be used with the free Kontakt Player, making it accessible without purchasing the full Kontakt software.
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What makes The Gentleman Upright Piano unique compared to other piano plugins?
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The Gentleman offers a vintage upright piano sound with a rich, characterful tone, featuring detailed sampling of an original 1908 upright piano, making it ideal for warm, intimate compositions.
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Can I use The Gentleman Upright Piano on both Mac and PC?
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Yes, The Gentleman Upright Piano is compatible with both Mac and PC platforms, supporting 64-bit systems.
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Software and compatibility
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Older versions of Upright Piano can be manually installed and are compatible with the latest Kontakt, despite not appearing in Native Access.
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Discontinued libraries must be manually downloaded for use, even though they are not available through the standard Native Access process.
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Utilizing an NI Kontrol series controller in NKS mode versus MIDI mode can significantly alter the playability and sound of NI pianos.
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