The Upright by Audio Brewers

by Audio Brewers · $79

Overview

The Core of any Upright Piano featuring Sustains and Una Corda, recorded in Ambisonics and Stereo.

Key Features

  • Ambisonics recording and mixing techniques
  • Stereo version compatibility
  • Pristine resolution
  • Realistic playing dynamics
  • Una corda pedal

Technical Specifications

Sample Rate
24bit / 48kHz
Velocity Layers
14 (approx)
Mic Positions
1
Sample Count
Over 17,800 Samples
Plugin Formats
Kontakt

Ideal Use Cases

  • Film composers needing an expressive upright piano to add warmth and intimacy to their scores.
  • Jazz pianists and producers seeking a nuanced and authentic upright piano sound for their recordings.
  • Ambient music creators looking for a rich, resonant piano with a natural decay to build atmospheric soundscapes.
  • Sound designers incorporating realistic piano elements into interactive experiences or immersive audio projects.
  • Music producers crafting detailed arrangements who require a versatile upright piano that can blend into various mixes.

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

  • much more than meets the eye
  • so many things with this
  • customize the miking and positioning of the piano
  • so many different layers
  • so many different articulations and samples to choose from
  • transforms it into something totally different, totally unique and different
  • beautiful, intimate sound
  • phenomenal
  • beautiful dynamics

Tone: beautiful, intimate, phenomenal

Review Snippets

  • Impressive stereo sound, 14 velocity layers make it feel like a real piano with great tone and feel.
  • Praises The Upright's realistic tuning, which emulates a real piano's imperfect intonation.
  • An impressive piano library with great sound, realistic feel from velocity layers, and extensive sound design possibilities.
  • The Upright has immaculate samples, is very playable, and great as a felt and normal piano, though slightly less dynamic than preferred. A great instrument.
  • High-quality samples allow for versatile sound exploration.
  • Amazing amount of layers, articulations, and samples.
  • Ambisonics offers customizable piano miking and positioning.
  • Overall, The Upright has a beautiful, intimate sound, which is great for cinematic and emotional cues. The full library comes with 2 sets of 12 .nki patches.
  • Upright sounds great, makes me excited for Fazioli.
  • The world has gone DEAF and BLIND. This sounds phenomenal. Would love to know the process/mix chain on the piano. Beautiful dynamics !!!

Frequently Asked Questions

What host software is required to use The Upright?
The Upright requires the full version of Kontakt, specifically v6.2.1 or above.
Is The Upright a sampled or modeled piano VST?
The Upright is a sampled piano VST, featuring over 17,800 samples recorded at 24bit / 48kHz.
What is the library size of The Upright?
The library size for The Upright is 16.3 GB.
How many velocity layers does The Upright have?
The Upright features approximately 14 velocity layers for realistic playing dynamics.
Does The Upright include sympathetic resonance?
Yes, The Upright includes Sympathetic Resonance.
What platforms are compatible with The Upright?
The Upright is compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems.