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True Keys Pianos from VI LABS (three concert grands)

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True Keys Pianos from VI LABS (three concert grands) 

True Keys 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 instruments is available at your fingertips. Advanced scripting and specialized sampling replicate the fine mechanical details of each piano down to the resonances and noises of each key.

True Keys 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 instruments is available at your fingertips. Advanced scripting and specialized sampling replicate the fine mechanical details of each piano down to the resonances and noises of each key.

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.

Each piano is entirely sample-based. You have full control of the aspects of the piano such as release trails and pedal noise. Three individual mics plus a custom mix along with many more controls offer tremendous flexibility in getting the perfect sound.

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A small comparison and play through showing the included pianos and comparing them with Chocolate Audio’s Model D, 8Dio’s 1969 Steinway Piano, and Soniccouture’s THE HAMMERSMITH.

 

  • All played pianos in the video above are:
    • True Keys American (Steinway D)
    • The 88 Series Pianos – Model D
    • 8Dio 1969 Steinway Piano
    • Soniccouture THE HAMMERSMITH (PROFESSIONAL EDITION)
    • True Keys Italian (Fazioli F308)
    • True Keys German (Bechstein)

True Keys from VI LABS is a virtual piano collection based on three concert grands. Included are True Keys American, True Keys Italian and True Keys German.

KEY FEATURES:

  • Nearly 50,000 samples of 3 of the most popular grand pianos in the world
  • 100% sample-based, no modeling or synthesis used
  • 4 discreet Microphone Perspectives available
  • Fully sampled Una Corda pedal
  • Sympathetic and Pedal Resonance
  • Adjustable Sympathetic Resonance polyphony
  • Re-pedal and True Pedal Action for realistic sustain pedal control
  • Half-pedal mode is sample-based and fully adjustable
  • Customizable MIDI and Dynamics response
  • 22 pristine Convolution Reverbs included
  • Thousands of Release samples, including true Staccato Releases
  • 19 total Velocity layers, including Silent Strike samples
  • Custom Tuning with presets and Micro-tuning supported

True Keys American is recorded from a Steinway D© nine foot concert grand, True Keys Italian from an Fazioli F308©, and True Keys German from an Bechstein© semi-concert grand

  • American 
    • True Keys American delivers the majestic sound of the Steinway D© nine foot concert grand. With powerful bass, robust attack and deep sustaining overtones, this versatile instrument can rise above a full orchestra or stand out in a busy mix. It also has a dark delicate side, mellow and rich, especially when played with the stereo ribbon Side mic. This grand has a classic American sound and is a staple of stages and studios worldwide.
  • Italian
    • True Keys Italian is the largest piano of this collection and has the brightest sound. Often crowned the World’s best piano, the Fazioli F308© provides the sound for our Italian grand. At a staggering 10 feet 2 inches in length, the instrument has immense power with long sustains and rich harmonics. The Una Corda pedal is particularly expressive letting you go from whisper soft to a thunderous fortissimo instantly, with even voicing across the entire register.
  • German
    • True Keys German puts you at the keys of the superb Bechstein© semi-concert grand and has the shortest length of the True Keys pianos at about 7 feet 5 inches. These pianos are known for their precision voicing, clear bell-like tones and deep bass. Smaller in scale than a 9 foot concert grand, it can be less obtrusive in a mix but still cut through when aggressively played. It’s also most suitable of the True keys pianos for soft lyrical playing.

For a short period of time you can get the bundle at a reduced price here
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