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Native Instruments Noire Nils Frahm Grand Piano Software Instrument

Grand Piano Virtual Instrument with 2 Instruments, 16GB of Samples, Particles Engine, and Built-in Effects - Mac/PC Standalone, VST, AU, AAX Native
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Nils Frahm Signature Piano

The signature sound of German composer/pianist Nils Frahm, Native Instruments Noire is an evocative concert grand piano software instrument. Noire was meticulously sampled in Saal3 at Berlin’s Bauhaus-designed Funkhaus recording complex, infusing it with undeniable atmosphere and ambience. But that’s not all! Besides the clear, unadulterated version, this multifaceted software piano also includes a second selection with felt between the piano’s hammers and strings, imbuing it with a gentle tone and reduced attack. What’s more, you get complete control over the final result, thanks to adjustable attack, release, resonance, overtones, velocity curve, temperament, and more. Want to get really creative? If so, you’ll appreciate Noire’s innovative particles engine. At Sweetwater, we’ve used it to generate pulsating, swirling harmonic elements for added motion and excitement. You also get a range of great-sounding effects. NI’s Noire offers seamless integration with Komplete Kontrol keyboards.

Native Instruments Noire Features:

  • Sampled from Nils Frahm’s concert grand piano
  • Captured in Saal3 at Berlin’s Bauhaus-designed Funkhaus recording complex
  • Includes a second selection with felt between the piano’s hammers and strings
  • Adjustable attack, release, resonance, overtones, velocity curve, temperament, and more
  • Innovative particles engine generates swirling harmonic elements for added motion and excitement
  • Includes a range of great-sounding effects
  • Offers seamless integration with Komplete Kontrol keyboards

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Tech Specs

  • Software Type: Grand 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, 16GB Drive Space
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core i5 or higher, 4GB RAM or more recommended, 16GB Drive Space
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.12 or later, Kontakt Player
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later, Kontakt Player
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 26370

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Rated 5/5

Beautiful

I just love the sound of this piano plugin! It's simply stunning, as well as diverse. Just my kind of piano. I had a hard time getting it MIDI'd up to my keyboard controller, so I called for tech support, and got exactly the help I needed from Dylan. It took him almost no time to get me rolling. Best place to get your gear, without a question!
Music background: Hobbyist
Rated 5/5

First plug-in

Watching reviews of VST instruments online brought me to purchase Native Instruments Noire from Sweetwater. I had just purchased a new (used) MacBook Pro with Ventura operating system and had downloaded the free Garage Band version currently available. The technical sales staff at Sweetwater guided me through - spending an incredible amount of time - helping me bring Noire to full operating condition in my new computer set up.

Noire itself allows my Kawai MP 8 digital piano to act as a midi controller and I am finding that the voicings available within Noire to be far superior to what is available within the original Kawai options.

It took a bit of time installing (I am certainly thankful for the expertise of the Sweetwater staff), but I'm finding that the system is robust and it certainly is enriched by the offerings and adjustability I'm finding in Noire.
Music background: Seeking the muse and the hand of God
Rated 5/5

Another piano vst ?

We all have more than one piano vst. Do you really need this one? Well, all piano vsts have their own sound, their own way of bringing inspiration... This is a very good piano which of course you will enjoy more on an 88 keyboard (I use a Yamaha P-125 as a midi controller with Cubase Pro - midi controls are made using a separate 4 slider small midi controller) but it will do the job too on smaller keyboards. I'm glad Sweetwater is offering more and more plugins in addition to the tremendous choice of hardware they have (and that I have :) )
Music background: Music Composer
Rated 5/5

Amazing and Unique. Highest Standards.

I've played piano since I was 8, composed since 10, and orchestrated in Hollywood. Later in life, I'm rediscovering these interests in electronic form on my PC with ProTools and an array of virtual instruments. As a pianist, you're always on the lookout for new instruments and controls across the range from fender sounds to moog to the perfect 9 foot Steinway. I have a number of virtual keyboard instruments, most all purchased from Sweetwater, and this may be one of the best and certainly the most unique. If you've already seen the promo vid then you understand how this works and the commitment behind it. My perspective is that the primary interface is really designed purposefully from a player's point of view rather than an engineer's (so you won't find a bunch of mic settings). The variable presets are beautiful and instantly playable, the 'raw' piano is close to perfection, and the controls all make sense. The bonus is the 'felt' piano - unique and oddly beautiful. The Triple Bonus of course is the "particles engine" which has an infinite range of controls that can sound random, aleatoric, designed, purposely, repetitive, harsh, beautiful etc. You can play 'with' the engine, 'against' it, be inspired by it, let it almost play itself and so forth. I've just finished a new release on LarryBaileyMusic using the Particles engine. I think the product is stunning and ingenious. The price is right and the technology is awesome and the commitment to the highest quality is superb. Recommended.
Music background: Music Performance, Engineering, Composition, Orchestration, Production.
Rated 5/5

My Favorite Piano!

After opting to forego the Nord Grand, I was looking for an exceptional piano library to use with my Studio Logic GRAND. I have several, and they all have their unique characters, but NI Noire Piano is my go to. I prefer a warm, intimate timbre as opposed to be bright color and this knocks it out of the park! The Pure setting is what I use most often, but the Felt is gorgeous as well. Plus, there is a section for sound design called the Particles Engine, which can be very inspiring! I couldn't be more happy!
Music background: Composer, Prof. of Music
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