Pianoverse Liberty Upright by IK Multimedia

by IK Multimedia · $49.99

Overview

The Liberty Upright piano is a unique piece of history based on a robot-assisted deep multisampling of a 1915 Koch & Korselt upright grand piano, renowned for its rich sound and aesthetic details.

Technical Specifications

Library Size
68 GB GB
Round Robins
Redesigned round robin management
Mic Positions
2 mic positions
Plugin Formats
VST3, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes

Ideal Use Cases

  • Music producers seeking an authentic, characterful upright piano sound for their studio recordings.
  • Film and game composers needing a versatile piano instrument to add depth and emotion to their scores.
  • Songwriters looking for an inspiring and expressive piano to accompany their vocal compositions.
  • Sound designers incorporating unique, vintage piano textures into their projects.
  • Educators and students analyzing the nuances of piano sound and performance in a digital environment.

Included Presets

  • Relic
  • Fine-tuned

Review Snippets

  • Overall very positive review of Pianoverse Liberty Upright, praising sound, features, and value.
  • Pianoverse Liberty Upright is designed for quick access, avoiding overwhelming parameters.
  • Pianoverse Liberty Upright is cool and unique due to its two sample libraries providing different flavors of an intimate sound.
  • Pianoverse Liberty Upright is cool and unique due to its two sample libraries providing different flavors of an intimate sound.
  • e verissimo i tempi di caricamento sono pessimi
  • Still has the worst load times of any vst on the planet though.
  • Pianoverse Liberty Upright is designed for quick access, avoiding overwhelming parameters.
  • Pianoverse Liberty Upright's player mode acts like an inspiring session player.
  • It's pretty good it's a little less natural than the regular Liberty Upright, but that's how they intended it to be
  • Pianoverse Liberty Upright's inability to mix microphones is odd given its power.
  • I have a hard time with deciding what to get too, that's why I just went for all of them. Being a pianist, these pianos were the main reason I went for the group buy. I'm impressed by the smooth dynamic range of these pianos. Free pianos often have problems with Dynamics, so these are a big upgrade
  • As I said in the livestream this piano was featured in, the other libraries were great, but Relic just took us elsewhere!
  • Pianoverse Liberty Upright is cool for its MIDI patterns, which can be dragged and edited.
  • The effects section is a great feature for creative sound designers.
  • It's fun to explore different sound approaches like 'soft and dark' in Pianoverse Liberty Upright.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required to use this plugin?
No host is required; it functions as a standalone instrument. It is also compatible with VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats.
Is Pianoverse Liberty Upright a sampled or modeled piano?
It is a sampled instrument, based on a robot-assisted deep multisampling of a 1915 Koch & Korselt upright grand piano.
What is the library size and how much storage space is needed?
The library size is 68 GB. You will need 30 GB of hard disk space for each piano title.
What operating systems are supported?
It is compatible with Mac (macOS 10.13 or later, native Apple M1 support) and Windows (Windows 7 or later).
Does it support half-pedaling?
Yes, Half Pedal and Repedal/Catch features are supported, along with continuous pedal control.
How many microphone positions were used during sampling?
Two microphone positions were used: Close (AKG C414) and Back (DPA mics).
What genres is Liberty Upright best suited for?
It is suitable for classical, jazz, pop, rock, film/scoring, and contemporary genres, as well as for recording, film scoring, songwriting, and sound design.

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