For me, the grand piano is what sets this library apart. The instruments can be configured in many different ways to suit your playing style and genre.Īfter thoroughly investigating California Keys, I can’t recommend it enough. The Kontakt script and dashboard we’ve developed features quick visual access to dial in velocity curve, filter, ADSR, several reverb choices, mic level with panning and tone to brighten or darken the instruments. NKS Komplete Kontrol functionality programming allows you to browse and control real time parameters such as mic levels, tone, reverb, ADSR and much more. California Keys will easily load into the Kontakt Player and Kontakt 5.5 Full Version. System requirements are Kontakt 5.5 full version or the Kontakt Free Player. California Keys is sold as a download or on a USB surfboard collectors item. The collection is delivered in 24bit 44k and comprises about 8000 samples for approximately 40 Gigabytes. We recorded at the highest resolution to capture the character and uniqueness of each instrument, 192khz/24bit into a pro tools HD system. The instruments are part of a collection curated by Arlan and carefully restored by master keyboard technician Ken Rich of Los Angeles. These keyboards were played by Arlan Oscar Schierbaum. This stunning collection of lovingly restored vintage keyboards includes Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Vox, Farfisa and Hammond organs. The set of vintage keyboards were meticulously recorded at a private studio in Topanga Canyon, in the Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California.

We placed mics over the hammers, under the piano, 2 matched pairs of Earthworks room mics at both ends of the room as well as a classical ORTF, 2 side mic configuration to the right of the player.

You’ll find the dashboard accessed microphone control allows you to customize the piano for virtually any musical application and sound type. We programmed and designed these instruments for maximum expressivity and playability to fit every style of playing. There has never been a sampled piano that you can play this softly. You'll find these instruments extremely playable and inspiring. The piano is presented in stereo and surround. We recorded this magnificent instrument in surround with 11 channels of mics. The Fazioli 10ft grand was recorded in a Studio Bau:ton designed studio, CounterPoint Studios in SLC, Utah. We recorded the finest instruments on the planet for this suite of instruments for professional keyboardists and composers. Optimized for the Kontakt Free Player and Kontakt 5 full version.

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