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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! Customer Reviews  A piano lover's delight!   by Bill Drendel from Saint Louis, MO, USA, August 28, 2007 Music Background:  Aspiring classical pianist “I have the latest version of Akoustik Piano running as a standalone on a Dell PC running Windows XP Media Center Edition at 3.2GHz, with 2GB of RAM. My MIDI keyboard is an 88-key piano action Kurzweil PC2X. I use a Creative Labs ASIO driver with my Creative Labs Audigy II ZS sound card set at about 10ms latency. I had to turn off certain programs that were running in the background to avoid...” Read More • Click Here to Read More Customer Reviews • Write Your Own Review Sweetwater Expert Advice     "Native Instruments has done it again! At last a super cool, incredibly realistic sounding set of piano samples for the PC. From the convolution reverb that emulates room settings in stunning detail to the filters that capture the unique resonance and harmonics of a REAL piano, this package hits the center of the bull's-eye. All of this and a whole lot more without wearing out your CPU or your budget! " Scott Senn More Virtual Instruments: Sound Modules from Native Instruments: · Native Instruments Bandstand · Native Instruments Kore 2 Software Edition · Native Instruments Reaktor 5 · Native Instruments Reaktor 5 - Academic Version · Native Instruments Bandstand - Academic Version · Native Instruments Bandstand - Academic Version 15 License Pack · Native Instruments Bandstand - Academic Version 5 License Pack View All Products from Native Instruments  Tell a Friend About the Akoustik Piano!  Print This Page See Also:  Virtual Pianos

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