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From Our Research Team:

Four Amazing Acoustic Pianos in One Amazing Virtual Instrument!

Sometimes it seems like the quest for the ideal piano sound is never-ending. But you can stop here! Native Instruments' Akoustik Piano gives you not one, not two, but three of the most distinguished grand pianos - plus a great old upright - in a single instrument. Akoustik Piano offers all the expressiveness and playability of the Steinway D, Bechstein D 280, and Bosendorfer 290 Imperial - as well as the charismatic Steingraeber 130 vintage upright piano, into one application. With Akoustik Piano you'll have access to the entire range of piano sounds and styles, transfusing the sonic characteristics and subtle tonal nuances of all four pianos into your computer. Akoustik Piano is the answer whether you're recording in the studio or playing out!

Native Instruments Akoustik Piano Virtual Instrument at a Glance:

• Three first-class grands and a classic upright in one compact virtual instrument
  
• Warm, transparent sound captured with high-tech setup
  
• Real piano response from multi-velocity samples
  
• Create your own room with built-in convolution

Three first-class grands and a classic upright in one compact virtual instrument
Native Instruments Akoustik Piano fuses the sampled sound, expressiveness and playability of three of the most reputable grand pianos - the Steinway D, Bechstein D 280 and Bosendorfer 290 Imperial - as well as the charismatic Steingraeber 130 vintage upright piano, into one application. Akoustik Piano covers the entire range of piano sounds and styles, transfusing the sonic characteristics and subtle tonal nuances of all four into your computer - the perfect complement for studios, rehearsal rooms, schools, stages and clubs.

Warm, transparent sound captured with high-tech setup
Akoustik Piano is the new benchmark in sound quality, capturing the full body and feel of the originals with unprecedented authenticity. The latest recording technology as well as a specially developed microphone setup was used for all four pianos in Akoustik Piano. The result is a uniquely warm, transparent and flexible sound that delivers the same distinctive character of each individual piano in exacting detail and can still be adjusted to meet specific needs.

Real piano response from multi-velocity samples
Akoustik Piano plays and responds exactly as real pianos do. The keys were sampled at varying velocities and great care was taken to capture the entire sustain and release phases. Native Instruments' brand new Layer Morphing Technology generates a seamless dynamic gradient. The characteristic resonances caused by use of the pedals can be adjusted as can the subtle mechanical noises of the pedals and keys themselves. From perfect pianissimo to forceful fortissimo, Akoustik Piano delivers the same breadth and depth of tone as the originals.

Create your own room with built-in convolution
Akoustik Piano has a first-class integrated convolution module, allowing highly authentic spatial characteristics to be added to the sound. Place the piano in a studio, jazz club, concert hall and a cathedral or use the dry signal as it is. The acoustic parameters of these spaces, such as the size, can also be manipulated. From the close mic setup of a jazz combo to the more ambient nature of classic solo performance, Native Instruments Akoustik Piano covers the whole spectrum!


Native Instruments Akoustik Piano Virtual Instrument Features:

• Three famous grand pianos and one vintage upright piano
  
• Extremely intuitive and clearly structured user interface
  
• Integrated convolution module for high-quality controllable room acoustics
  
• Four different room types with distinctive characteristics
  
• Exceptionally high sample quality including. sustain and release phases
  
• Layer Morphing Technology ensures a seamless velocity gradient
  
• Highly efficient sample engine based on Kontakt 2, including Direct from Disk streaming
  
• Adjustable mechanical noises of pedals and keys
  
• Integrated metronome, recorder and flexible 3-band EQ
  
• Keyboard velocity curve allowing response to be adjusted for different master keyboards
  
• Standalone, Audio Units, RTAS, VST, DXi, CoreAudio, DirectSound

Akoustik Piano offers outstanding sounds and true piano realism!

Specification Detail Manufacturer Part Number 144002