Crosstalk Piano by Native Instruments

Overview

Crosstalk Piano is a next-generation upright piano combining processed multisamples for unique sound textures.

Film composers seeking unique and evolving piano textures for dramatic or atmospheric scenes.
Sound designers crafting abstract soundscapes and intricate sonic beds for multimedia projects.
Electronic music producers looking to integrate organic, yet heavily processed, piano elements into their tracks.
Artists creating experimental or avant-garde music who need tools for deep sound manipulation and evolution.
Game audio developers designing dynamic and responsive musical cues that shift and transform over time.

Tone: rustic quality, beaten, warm, gorgeous

Praises Crosstalk Piano for organic motion and a conversational, inspiring feel.
Highlights strong sound-design flexibility and suitability for creating unique, personal tones.
Not for pristine multi-sampled needs; great if you want rustic, characterful piano.
Highlights Crosstalk Piano’s flexibility, noting you can really dial in your sound.
Not ideal for classic piano; better suited for cinematic or creative applications.
Mod wheel morphing and macros create expressive, evolving soundscapes beyond typical piano.
Praises the unusual piano sounds created by mixing felt and old pianos.
Loves the textures and overall construction of the piano library with many presets.
Acknowledges higher price but deems it impressive and suitable for scoring and piano needs.
Highlights Crosstalk modulation page enabling flexible, atmospheric, highly shapeable results.
Loves the concept, emphasizing creative freedom and sound design possibilities.
GUI feels simple, delightful to experiment with, and enables quick glitchy patterns.
Calls it a really cool VST and a worthwhile grab for certain sonic feels.
Loves the streamlined browsing workflow using Kontakt 7 and MK3 S hardware.
Praises low latency, lack of artifacts, and highly responsive, instrument-like playability.

What host software is required to use Crosstalk Piano?: Crosstalk Piano requires either the free KONTAKT PLAYER or the full KONTAKT (version 7.6 or higher).
Is Crosstalk Piano a sampled or modeled instrument?: Crosstalk Piano is a sampled instrument, combining processed multisamples for unique sound textures.
What is the library size of Crosstalk Piano?: The library size for Crosstalk Piano is 15 GB.
What platforms are compatible with Crosstalk Piano?: Crosstalk Piano is compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems.
Does Crosstalk Piano have NKS compatibility?: Yes, Crosstalk Piano is NKS Compatible.
What genres is Crosstalk Piano best suited for?: Crosstalk Piano excels in genres such as ambient, contemporary, electronic, film/scoring, and sound design, offering an atmospheric and experimental tone.