This is NOT a Piano vs Una Corda

This is NOT a Piano wins on immediate creative exploration; Una Corda demands more specific application but rewards with distinct texture. This is NOT a Piano consistently delivers unique sounds, layers, effects, and articulations. Its programming within Kontakt allows for powerful and terrific sound design. Users report it excels at generating gorgeous, pitch-bent, and sequenced sound effects for underscore work.

Una Corda provides a very particular and soft sound from its prepared nature. Its noise feature adds a layer of realism to the output. This distinctive quality makes Una Corda shine for score music and specific dreamlike textures. Users find its expressive playability useful for note repeats.

Choose This is NOT a Piano if your priority is extensive modulation and immediate, experimental sound design. Choose Una Corda if you need a specialized, intimate, and felted piano character for atmospheric pieces.

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Insights from Real-World Use

This is NOT a Piano

  • This is NOT a Piano's modulation, layers, effects, and articulations make it a great instrument.
  • Programming This is NOT a Piano is fun, with powerful and terrific effects in Kontakt.
  • This is NOT a Piano is a super unique instrument unlike any other.
  • The sound is gold for underscore work in documentaries.
  • This is NOT a Piano offers a beautiful and diverse selection of sounds, like a grab bag.

Una Corda

  • Detailed positive review of a dreamy Una Corda preset's reverb and sustain.
  • I will still give the Kontrol Mk3 4 stars on my product review. Because Una Corda is truly great. But they should give me at least one great option for a...
  • I do like the Noire and Una Corda pianos for organic sounds though. I've found that Spitfire's range is increasingly deep and beautiful. Plus all of their...
  • Una Corda's prepared piano nature with felt creates a very particular and soft sound.
  • Una Corda is a very good piano sound for various music types, especially score music.