Native Instruments releases Claire vibrant concert grand piano for Kontakt

New KONTAKT instrument offers the pristine tonal clarity of an exquisite 10-foot Italian concert grand piano recorded with immaculate precision.

Berlin, November 7, 2024 – Native Instruments today released Claire, a stunning new addition to its line of virtual instruments, capturing the pristine tonal clarity of a world-class 10-foot Italian concert grand piano. Created in collaboration with Galaxy Instruments, Claire offers composers, producers, and musicians a deeply immersive playing experience, meticulously sampled to deliver an unparalleled sound.

Building on the acclaimed Noire engine, Claire delivers a harmonically rich sound, flowing from deep, resonant basses to clear, shimmering overtones. Whether youʼre sketching pop ballads or shaping grand cinematic scores, Claire invites you to enjoy each step of the creative process, where every note is full of possibility.

Key Features

The Crown Jewel of Grand Pianos

Claire’s source is a masterfully crafted Italian concert grand piano, celebrated for its tonal clarity and deep, cutting bass. Equipped with a rare fourth pedal, this piano provides nuanced control over volume and timbre, ideal for creating subtle, expressive tones without sacrificing depth.

Flexible Sound Design

Recorded at the acclaimed Galaxy Hall, Claire offers both close and room microphone setups, which can be seamlessly blended to create anything from intimate tones to expansive ambience. Further shape your sound with color, tonal shift, depth, and richness controls, dialing in mechanical and pedal noises for an authentic performance.

Innovative Particles Engine

A signature feature from Noire, the Particles engine in Claire introduces layers of evolving harmonics and subtle rhythmic textures, responding dynamically to each note. It transforms each note into an immersive and evolving soundscape, infusing your compositions with emotion and taking them in fresh, creative directions.

Full Integration with Kontrol Keyboards

Claire integrates seamlessly with Kontrol S-Series keyboards, offering an intuitive velocity editor, expertly crafted presets, and hands-on browsing and control of sounds via the detailed display for a truly immersive playing experience.

Pricing

$149 / €149 MSRP

For more information please visit: https://www.native-instruments.com/e...e/keys/claire/









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