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2.0 | |
System Requirements Windows Vista / 7. Intel-Mac and Mac OS 10.5 or higher. Kontakt runs stand-alone or as plug-in via VST, AU, RTAS (Pro Tools 7 & 8). Minimum system Requirements: Dual Core CPU, 2 GB System RAM, 7200 RPM SATA hard drive required. The full retail version of Kontakt required to use all .nki instrument program presets included in this library. The free Kontakt "Player" does not support this library. |
The Struck Grand delves deep into the art of piano abuse. This 9+ GB virtual prepared piano library explores unusual piano string articulations: mallet strikes, finger mutes, plucks, steel slide bends, bass string scrapes, harmonics, metal hammer hits and other exotic playing methods. We sampled this 1926 Steinway Model L parlor grand piano in detail, capturing more than 4000 samples covering the full 88-key range. This Kontakt giant shines as both a melodic tuned percussion instrument and a massive stringed zither, with a broad pitch range, expressive dynamic response and a rich, complex musical character.
The Struck, Harmonic, Mallet and Gliss elements work for dramatic and suspenseful scoring, while the Steel Hammer, Slide and Picked sections offer a nuanced classical feel. With rumbling bass and glistening highs, we've captured each articulation up close with lots of presence, detail and clarity. The Gliss/Strum Creator system performs life-like strums and string glisses, with key and chord constraining, stroke direction, alternation, speed, arpeggiation and more. This library goes far beyond any other piano "effect" library you've heard before - you'll feel The Struck Grand live and breathe under your fingertips.
Listen to demos of Struck Grand on Soundcloud
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