The Gentleman by Native Instruments

by Native Instruments · $99

Overview

THE GENTLEMAN is a sampled instrument based on an upright piano from 1908, delivering a delicate and expressive sound.

Technical Specifications

Velocity Layers
16 velocity zones
Sample Count
2300 individual samples
Plugin Formats
Kontakt
Standalone
Yes
Product type
KOMPLETE Instrument
Sound Category
Upright Piano

Ideal Use Cases

  • Film composers seeking a nuanced and characterful piano for period pieces or dramatic scores.
  • Songwriters and producers aiming to add a warm, intimate piano tone to their acoustic or vocal tracks.
  • Sound designers looking for unique piano textures and detailed mechanical sounds for atmospheric effects.
  • Music students and educators needing a versatile and responsive upright piano for practice and composition.
  • Game audio creators requiring an expressive and dynamic piano instrument for in-game music or cutscenes.

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

  • fabulous
  • great
  • lovely-sounding
  • go-to for so long
  • decent piano for the price
  • pretty straightforward settings

Weaknesses

  • distorting

Tone: woody, warm, stuffy, punchy

Review Snippets

  • Detailed sampling of key signs, quick pedals, and mechanical noise captures authentic character.
  • Highly adjustable dynamic range makes it great for various genres.
  • The Gentleman is versatile, excellent for classical, film scores, and sounds great when manipulated.
  • All three pianos sound great but have vastly different characteristics.
  • Native Instruments The Gentleman Loopcloud Melodics. 5 ... The keyboard itself is fabulous, and comes with an astounding array of music software. Review.
  • Frequently uses The Gentleman and The Grandeur.
  • The Gentleman is simple and straightforward, unlike the complex Noire piano plugin.
  • Fantastically sampled vintage upright piano from the early 20th century.
  • I don't like that the plugin is always distorting.
  • The Gentleman offers an intimate and 'in-your-face' piano sound.
  • I have all 3 & are used for different purposes & different songs/genres...Love them all.
  • Mechanical noises add realism to The Gentleman piano.
  • If I have to choose based on soundscape I definitely prefer Noire. They have the pjank tones which are great and also a bunch of additional tonal sounds. Con with Noire it cost more. If I am looking directly at a decent piano for the price, The Gentleman is a great piano for the price. If you have t
  • I'm working on a piano vocal song in Logic, been trying out Native Instrument pianos. I've tried The Maverick, The Gentleman and The Giant and The...
  • The Gentleman is a lovely-sounding piano library by Native Instruments, which I already experienced in my previous NI Komplete bundles. I frequently used it...

Frequently Asked Questions

What host software is required to use this plugin?
It requires either the free KONTAKT PLAYER or the full KONTAKT software. Please refer to their respective system requirements and FAQs for detailed information.
What kind of piano is The Gentleman?
It is a sampled instrument based on an upright piano from 1908. It delivers a delicate and expressive sound with a warm and intimate tonal character.
What are the key features of The Gentleman?
Key features include Half Pedal, Repedal/Catch, and Sympathetic Resonance. It also offers adjustable pedal, damper, string, and hammer sound levels, as well as timbre and dynamic range control.
How large is the library and how many samples does it contain?
The compressed library size for installation is 3.65 GB, and it will take up 9.8 GB uncompressed. It contains 2,300 individual samples across 16 velocity layers.
Is The Gentleman compatible with Mac and Windows?
Yes, it is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems.
What genres and use cases is The Gentleman best suited for?
It is suitable for classical, jazz, pop, film/scoring, and soul/r&b genres. It can be used for recording, pop, jazz, practice, and songwriting.
Does The Gentleman offer standalone support?
Yes, The Gentleman offers standalone support, meaning it can be used without a DAW.

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