True Keys Bundle is a virtual piano collection based on three
highly revered concert grands. With nearly 50,000 audio files recorded
with multiple high end mics and preamps, the pure sound of these
remarkable instruments is available at your fingertips. Fast loading times and minimal resource usage made possible with the
UVI Workstation sample player all make for a powerful but easy to use
virtual piano collection!
3 Stunning Concert Grand Pianos At Your Fingertips
True Keys Bundle offers three highly revered concert grand pianos, sampled to perfection:
Each piano in this collection is entirely sample-based. You have full
control of the aspects of the piano such as release trails and pedal
noise.
Advanced scripting and specialized sampling replicate the fine
mechanical details of each piano right down to the resonances and noises
of each key, leading to a truly realistic and natural feeling
performances every time.
You even have total control of the performance space itself, with
three individual mics plus a custom mix along with many more controls
offer tremendous flexibility in getting the perfect sound!
True Keys : Pianos comes with its own sample player, the UVI
Workstation 2 (requires v2.5.9 or later) which is completely free to
download and use HERE
Three Unique Pianos With A Completely Individual Sound!
Total Control – A Virtual Studio At Your Fingertips!
Three discreet sampled microphones plus a custom mix!
Grand pianos are large instruments and are notoriously challenging to
record well. A specific microphone in one area of the piano might work
great in a jazz mix but not fit for a Romantic classical solo. The real
piano in the studio can offer many mic and placement options to dial in
the perfect sound.
True Keys offers three fully mixable mic setups as well as a ‘best
of’ mix of all mics as separate samples. Each mic setup was chosen for
its versatility and character to suit any style of playing. The Close
mics have a punchy modern sound with a wide stereo image and deep bass.
Player delivers the pianist’s perspective with more distance and plenty
of hammer attack. Side is a stereo ribbon offering a warmer tone and
full even response. The Mix position is a combination of all mics for a
quick and less processor intensive option. COMPLETE SOUND CONTROL – Sampled key and pedal noise plus MIDI response and IR reverbs.
Everything is sample-based down to the adjustable key noise and
damper pedal samples. The Repetition strike feature varies the tone when
repeating the same key with the pedal down. Go brighter or darker with
the Tone control, and select from 22 superb IR convolution reverbs
representing all sizes of rooms. MIDI and volume response are fully
adjustable to fit your playing style and controller.
Advanced Performance Features – Customize every aspect of your sound!
REAL SYMPATHETIC RESONANCE – Deep rich resonances made possible only with real samples.
Sympathetic resonances of real pianos add complex dimensions to the
sustain. The richness and extra harmonics of all the strings sing
together.
Unlike other libraries and digital pianos, True Keys uses discreet
samples plus complex scripting for both sympathetic and pedal-down
resonance. This truly realistic resonance simulation is fully adjustable
in volume and polyphony giving a high level of control. AUTHENTIC PEDAL FEATURES – Full grand piano pedal control and adjustability.
All three grand piano pedals are available in True Keys and can be
mapped to any MIDI controller of your choice. The pedal-down resonance
is tied to the sustain pedal and responds physically like the real
grand.
Repedal allows more blending control as notes continue to sustain
during quick pedal actions. Half-pedal works with your continuous
sustain pedal using real samples and is customizable to your pedal.
Sostenuto is supported and works with sympathetic resonance. RELEASE TRAILS – Thousands of detailed release samples including true staccato trails.
The strings of a piano don’t immediately stop singing when a played
key is released as the damper has to absorb the energy. This
characteristic ‘ring’ left over gives the piano extra resonance and
body.
Release trail samples are carefully voiced for each key and respond
based on both velocity and time. Just as playing a key, what happens
when a key is released is also an important component of a real piano. UNA CORDA SAMPLES – Discreet soft pedal sustain and release samples add to the tonal palette.
The una corda or soft pedal on a grand piano changes the tone in two
ways. Hammers hitting three strings shift slightly so they only hit two
strings which results in less volume. Plus a softer part of the hammer
hits the strings creating a warmer tone.
This unique tone is captured fully with discreet samples and provide
another way to alter the volume and voicing. This completes the full
pedal setup of the real grand. MIDI RESPONSE AND TUNING – Intuitive controls for
MIDI and volume response deliver a great feel with any controller.
Choose and create custom tunings from the Tuning Panel.
The Tuning panel offers the ability to set Base tune for the entire
piano as well as creating your own tunings key by key, in Cents or
Ratio. Micro-tunings are supported and several tuning presets are
included.
So What Exactly Can I Do With “True Keys Pianos”?
The “True Keys Pianos” bundle provides you with a
trio of unique pianos. Each has it’s own individual sound that makes
them perfect writing music in a diverse range of styles. In particular
they are great for:
Jazz – think Bill Evans or Herbie Hancock
Blues – from chilled out to in your face, rocking out Blues
Classical – start playing with the 22 available convolution reverbs and find your perfect piano recital sound
TV/Film Scores – the wide selection of mic
perspectives means you’ll have plenty of different sounds to choose from
for soft and delicate scores to bigger and more booming tracks.
Note: This library requires you to create a free iLok account, however you DO NOT need a physical key!
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key Features
High definition 96kHz / 24bit .WAV files
12GB+ download size
Custom Kontakt Patches
Critically Acclaimed Cinematic Sample Libraries
Inspiring & Unique Sound Design
Flexible Custom Kontakt Engines
Hank Drum: A sonic playground for cinematic scoring
Hank Drum Exp 1: Cinematic Motions for suspenseful and driving cinematic cues
Dark Dimensions 1: Post-Apocalyptic & Sci-Fi Sound Effects
Dark Dimensions 2 – Dark Moon Rising: Sinister, Creepy and Suspenseful Sound Effects
Sphere: Gorgeous Evolving Pads for Dark Soundscapes & Rhythmic Underscores
Mystic: Ambient Cello with unique Cello articulations & Otherworldly Pads and Soundscapes
Embers: Heavy Growling Basses with Wavering Pads & Rhythmic Synths
Realms: Extensive Bowed Metal Objects with Beautiful Shimmering Organic Pads & Dark/Eerie Soundscapes