Elegance by Audio Brewers

Overview

Elegance features a Yamaha C5 Grand Piano sampled to utmost realism using multiple microphone positions, including various Ambisonics microphones.

Key Features

Mixes and perspectives
Multiple microphone positions
Dolby Atmos compatible
Recorded in Ambisonics and stereo
Multiple sound design pads
Adjustable pedal noise
Una corda pedal simulation

Technical Specifications

Library Size: 34GB (Compressed from 67GB) GB
Sample Rate: 24bit / 48kHz
Velocity Layers: Up to 18 velocity layers
Mic Positions: 1
Sample Count: 31,000 Samples
Plugin Formats: Kontakt

Ideal Use Cases

Professional film composers needing expressive and dynamic piano for orchestral scores.
Jazz pianists and producers seeking an authentic grand piano sound for solo performances and ensemble arrangements.
Sound designers and ambient artists looking for a versatile and nuanced piano for textural soundscapes.
Music students and educators requiring a high-quality, realistic piano for practice and academic projects.
Songwriters and producers aiming to add rich, detailed piano accompaniment to their compositions.

Included Presets

Keystrokes
Sustains
Attack Resonance
Pedal Down Resonance
Pedal Artifacts
Normal Sustains
Una Corda
Soft Pedal
Keystrokes (Bright Mix)
Sustains (Bright Mix)
Sustains Una Corda (Bright Mix)
Pedal Down Resonance (Bright Mix)
Muted (Bright Mix)
Whirlwind
High
Squash
Detuned
Raining
Honkytonk
Stuttered

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

malleable
more versatility
intimate quality
dynamic range
responds to both sustain and soft pedal CC data beautifully
excellent
better than their previous piano
Brilliant
broad set of use cases

Weaknesses

Even at softer dynamics the piano still sound kind of metallic

Tone: intimate quality, metallic, workhorse grand, a lot of character

Review Snippets

This library has an amazing sound, wide dynamic range, and is suited for soft melodies and emotional piano.
The addition of a soft pedal is excellent, and the reviewer highly recommends Elegance for a versatile piano experience.
Elegance was so beautifully recorded it mixed itself, making it an amazing experience.
The reviewer praises the stunning quality of the Elegance library and the effort in sampling the Yamaha C5.
The sound is incredibly good, with a very good dynamic range and you can easily go from piano to forte. It can serve many genres and musical styles but it...
The usual engine and Fresco pad are appreciated, along with the well-chosen and great-sounding presets.
It has wide dynamic range, but it excels most with soft dynamics for emotional and calm cues.
Mixing this piano was smooth like butter unlike the Fazioli.
Yes, my favorite... And this instrument responds to both sustain and soft pedal CC data beautifully.
Even at softer dynamics the piano still sound kind of metallic.
Its excellent and better than their previous piano for me.
One of my favourite pianos ever. Alejandro sampled this 1985 C5 years ago for another developer (“Passionate Piano”) and it has been a staple for me since. But this new recording is even better. Brilliant workhorse grand with a lot of character but also a broad set of use cases. Thanks for making th
Elegance's dynamic range is responsive and enjoyable.
The C5 captures intimacy and offers greater versatility.
The C5's intimate quality and versatility make it a great compromise for a piano.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host software is required to use this plugin?: Elegance requires the full version of Kontakt, version 6.2.1 or above. It does not support Kontakt Player.
Is Elegance a sampled or modeled piano?: Elegance is a sampled piano, recorded from a Yamaha C5 Grand Piano. It features 31,000 samples with up to 18 velocity layers.
What is the library size of Elegance?: The library size is 34 GB, compressed from 67 GB. A Pulse Downloader is required for installation.
What platforms are compatible with Elegance?: Elegance is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems.
Does Elegance support multiple microphone positions?: Yes, it supports multiple microphone positions including Ears, Board, and Frame perspectives. The piano was also recorded in Ambisonics and stereo, offering Dolby Atmos compatibility.
What genres is Elegance best suited for?: Elegance is ideal for classical, jazz, pop, film/scoring, ambient, and sound design. It provides a versatile clean, modern, and naturally bright grand piano sound.