- Publisher: Audio Brewers
- Product: This is NOT a Piano
- Release: ohsie
- Version: Stereo
- Requirements: Kontakt v6.2.1 or higher
In the dynamic world of music production, where innovation constantly reshapes the sonic landscape, “This is NOT a Piano” emerges as a groundbreaking instrument. This isn’t just another sample library; it’s a meticulously crafted experiment in acoustic immersion, designed to challenge your perceptions of sound and inspire entirely new creative workflows. Forget what you know about traditional piano sounds, because this free Kontakt library from [Developer Name – if applicable, otherwise omit] is engineered to deliver something profoundly different.
Unveiling a New Sonic Frontier
At its core, “This is NOT a Piano” is a testament to unconventional sound design. We embarked on a journey to explore the latent sonic possibilities hidden within the very essence of a piano – not by playing its keys in the traditional sense, but by making its soundboard a resonant canvas for entirely new audio. The result is a unique collection of 20 tailor-made articulations, each played and sampled through the body of an upright piano. This innovative approach yields an unparalleled organic richness and character that traditional synthesis or sampling methods simply can’t replicate.
The Genesis of Innovation: Sound Design Meets Acoustic Resonance
Our process began with a foundational question: What if, instead of manipulating piano sounds, we designed sounds and then played them through the piano to capture its unique resonance? This reversed engineering led to an extensive sound design phase, where we focused on creating a diverse range of 20 articulations. The goal was to push the boundaries of how a piano’s soundboard would react, ensuring a wide frequency spectrum to fully engage its resonant capabilities. Collaborating with experts from ‘Cinematic Alpha’ and leveraging their DOVInst technology, we crafted sounds from scratch, specifically engineered for this unique interaction.
The subsequent recording phase was, as we like to say, “difficult!” It involved transforming the designed sounds into physical vibrations within the piano. We strategically placed multiple monitors – a small one at the base, two full-sized monitors pointed at the strings, and two more aimed at the wooden body – essentially turning the piano into a giant speaker. We even filled the piano with an array of microphones, including Ambisonics, 4×414, and 4xC451B, to capture every nuance. The challenge was to isolate the piano’s resonance from the original sound source, a feat we meticulously achieved. We recorded each articulation with both full pedal-down and semi-down positions, ensuring the richest possible sonic footprint.
Key Features That Redefine Your Sound Palette
“This is NOT a Piano” is packed with features designed to offer unparalleled creative control and sonic depth, distinguishing it from any other library in your arsenal.
- 20 Tailor-made Articulations: Explore a diverse range of sounds, from the gentle and ethereal to the crunchy and mechanical, all uniquely shaped by the piano’s resonant body.
- Independent Sustains & Pedal-Down Samples: Unlike conventional libraries, ‘Sustains’ and ‘Pedal-Down’ sustains are sampled and processed independently. This provides immense flexibility for layering and combining articulations, allowing you to craft incredibly complex and evolving soundscapes. You can even set the ‘Pedal-Down’ articulation to be “always on” for continuous resonance.
- Smooth Velocity Transitions: Experience seamless and natural dynamics with expertly programmed velocity transitions, ensuring your performances feel expressive and authentic.
- Versatile Patches: Each articulation comes in three distinct patch types:
- Normal Sustains: For classic, evolving textures.
- Reversed: Offering intriguing, otherworldly effects.
- Loops: For rhythmic beds and ambient drones.
- 20 Tailored Presets: Jumpstart your creativity with a collection of expertly designed presets, ranging from “A Weird Choir” to “Stutter Heaven,” showcasing the library’s vast sonic potential.
- Authentic “Piano Feeling” (Despite Not Being a Piano): We’ve even included sampled keystrokes to enhance the illusion of playing a physical instrument, adding an extra layer of realism and tactile feedback to your experience.
- Intuitive Layering Engine: Our custom-designed engine allows for precise control and seamless blending of the ‘Sustains’ and ‘Pedal Down’ samples, empowering you to create intricate and evolving sonic textures.
- Immersive Spatial Audio Support: Every sound was recorded, mixed, and delivered in both Ambisonics and Stereo, offering pristine 24-bit / 48kHz resolution. This native compatibility extends to Stereo, Spatial Audio, Surround, Binaural, VR, and any speaker array configuration, allowing for an unparalleled level of sonic immersion in your productions.
Transform Your Productions: Benefits That Matter
“This is NOT a Piano” isn’t just about unique sounds; it’s about empowering you to overcome creative blocks, enhance your workflow, and elevate your music to new heights.
- Unleash Unprecedented Creativity: Break free from conventional sound palettes. This library offers a fresh, inspiring set of textures that will spark new ideas and push the boundaries of your compositions. Whether you’re scoring a film, producing electronic music, or crafting ambient soundscapes, these sounds will provide an exciting new foundation.
- Achieve Organic Richness and Depth: The innovative recording method, leveraging the natural resonance of an upright piano, infuses every sound with an organic warmth and complexity that’s impossible to achieve with purely digital instruments. This adds a layer of sonic sophistication to your tracks.
- Streamline Your Workflow: With 20 meticulously crafted articulations and a suite of versatile presets, you’ll find the perfect sound quickly, allowing you to focus on your creative vision rather than endless tweaking. The clear organization of sustain, reversed, and looped patches further simplifies your sound selection.
- Future-Proof Your Mixes with Spatial Audio: The inclusion of both Ambisonics and Stereo versions ensures your productions are ready for the evolving landscape of immersive audio. Deliver breathtaking sound experiences across various platforms and speaker configurations, providing your listeners with an unparalleled sense of presence.
- Add Unique Character to Any Genre: From subtle atmospheric textures to bold, percussive elements, the diverse range of sounds within “This is NOT a Piano” makes it incredibly versatile. Integrate these sounds into cinematic scores, experimental electronic tracks, or even add a unique flair to traditional productions.
Technical Specifications
To ensure seamless integration into your workflow, “This is NOT a Piano” requires the full version of Kontakt v6.2.1 or above.
- Ambisonics + Stereo Version:
- 10,400 Samples
- 104GB Compressed to 39GB
- Stereo Version:
- 5,200 Samples
- 22GB Compressed to 13GB
- System Requirements:
- CPU: i5+
- RAM: 4GB+
Articulation List
Each of the following patches comes in Normal Sustains, Looped, and Reversed versions:
This is NOT a Piano 1
- Keys (Strokes)
- Gentle (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
- Black Light (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
- Digifelt (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
- Mechanical (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
- Darkened (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
- Pan-o (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
- Plucky (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
- Fly (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
- Strummed (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
- Octaved (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
This is NOT a Piano 2
- Keys (Strokes)
- Swarm (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
- Feather (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
- Leslie (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
- Crescendo (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
- Mooger (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
- Rhodes (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
- Crunch (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
- Density (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
- Lo-fi (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
- Short Synth (Sustain | Pedal-Down)
Presets
Explore a rich collection of meticulously designed presets:
- Short 1
- Short 2
- A Weird Choir
- Another One Pads the Dust
- Arpeggiandro
- Crunchy Pad
- Dawn Crescen-dos
- Dawn Crescendo
- Delay Shortness
- Kinda Choirs
- LoFi Lead
- Long Soft and Glitchy
- Piano Intimate Keys
- Piano Jazzy Solitude
- Piano Magic
- Piano Soft with Wah
- RetroNes
- Specks
- Stutter Heaven
- Stuttermania
Ready to Redefine Your Sound?
Experience the future of acoustic sound design. “This is NOT a Piano” is available for free download today. Dive into a world of unparalleled sonic possibilities and elevate your music production.