Pianoforte by Audio Brewers

Overview

Pianoforte is a hyper-realistic piano instrument sampled from a Fazioli F212, providing multiple mic positions and dedicated mixes for various sound design needs.

Technical Specifications

Sample Rate

24bit / 48kHz

Velocity Layers

Up to 24 velocity layers

Mic Positions

1

Sample Count

Over 33,500 Samples

Plugin Formats

Kontakt

Ideal Use Cases

• Professional film composers integrating a refined grand piano into their orchestral scores.
• Sound designers creating immersive soundscapes and interactive audio experiences for virtual reality.
• Jazz pianists producing high-fidelity studio recordings with nuanced dynamics and expressiveness.
• Music students and educators practicing and teaching classical piano repertoire with an authentic digital instrument.
• Producers crafting detailed instrumental pieces where the piano is the central focus.

Included Presets

• Keystrokes
• Sustains
• Attack Resonance
• Pedal Down Resonance
• Pedal Artifacts
• Keystrokes
• Sustains
• Attack Resonance
• Pedal Down Resonance
• Pedal Artifacts
• Keystrokes (Balanced Mix)
• Sustains (Balanced Mix)
• Pedal Down Resonance (Balanced Mix)
• Muted
• Muted with Pedal Down
• Bouncing
• Gritty
• Untuned
• Hammond (Loops)
• Crystals (Loops)

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

• puts you on the piano stool playing away
• flexibility of the microphone positions
• layering capabilities
• sound design patches
• very easy to work with
• very workable
• ambisonic
• very playable from a response point of view
• very cool
• very helpful
• very quick to fix any issues
• stand out among all the other piano libraries out there

Weaknesses

• sterile

Review Snippets

• Pianoforte combines a fantastic piano sound with brilliant sound design capabilities.
• Pianoforte sounds realistic, organic, and emotional; playing feels like a real Fazioli.
• Pianoforte is a wonderful library with a close-up, intimate recording character.
• Pianoforte's stunning, detailed sound is due to comprehensive multi-mic sampling.
• The Pianoforte's soft sound has a lovely, natural presence.
• The 'ears mix' creates an immersive, realistic playing experience.
• Pianoforte's flexibility in mic positions, layering, and sound design make it highly workable.
• Pianoforte's ambisonic feature makes it stand out from other piano libraries.
• Pianoforte is now one of my favourite libraries, very playable from a response point of view. The developer is also a really nice guy and very helpful if you have any questions, also very quick to fix any issues, also a workaholic. Just what you want from an end users point of view really.
• Many existing pianos sound too classical, which the speaker aimed to avoid.
• Pianoforte offers tasteful, ready-to-use sounds without needing adjustments.
• Pianoforte represents a significant technological innovation from Audio Brewers, advancing the sample industry.
• I don't like the Addictive Keys pianos, the sound sterile and are not ... Audio Golden Age Grand Audio Brewers Pianoforte Non-Kontakt: All VSL piano.
• Pianoforte evokes the speaker's cherished Antonio Carlos Jobim jazz style.
• Robot piano sampling is too clinical and perfect, lacking natural feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What software do I need to use Pianoforte?

Pianoforte requires the full version of Kontakt, v6.2.1 or above. It does not support the free Kontakt Player or operate as a standalone instrument.

Is Pianoforte a sampled or modeled piano instrument?

Pianoforte is a sampled instrument, featuring over 33,500 samples captured from a Fazioli F212 grand piano. It includes up to 24 velocity layers for realistic playability.

How large is the Pianoforte library?

The library size for Pianoforte is 50 GB. You will need 8GB+ of RAM and the Pulse Downloader to install it.

What kind of microphone options does Pianoforte offer?

Pianoforte was recorded in Ambisonics and Stereo, offering multiple mic positions and dedicated mixes. It includes Stereo, Ambisonics, Musician, Soundboard, Audience, and Balanced perspectives, along with Raw and four mixed perspectives.

What genres is Pianoforte suitable for?

Pianoforte is suitable for a wide range of genres including classical, jazz, film/scoring, ambient, and sound design. Its versatile sound also makes it ideal for recording and practice.

Does Pianoforte include pedal and resonance features?

Yes, Pianoforte includes features for pedal artifacts, Una Corda pedal simulation, attack resonance, and pedal down resonance. It also has muted samples with the pedal down.