The Maverick by Native Instruments
by Native Instruments · $99
Overview
THE MAVERICK is an exceptional recreation of a 1905 concert grand piano, delivering a unique sound and extensive customization options.
Technical Specifications
- Velocity Layers
- 18 velocity zones
- Sample Count
- over 2,500 individual samples
- Plugin Formats
- VST3, AU, AAX
- Standalone
- Yes
- individual_samples
- over 2,500 individual samples
- overtone_samples
- separate overtone and resonance samples
- key_releases_samples
- key releases sampled in nine velocity layers
- Product type
- KOMPLETE Instrument
- Sound Category
- Piano
Ideal Use Cases
- Professional composers scoring cinematic trailers and film soundtracks.
- Jazz musicians seeking a versatile and expressive grand piano for studio recordings and practice.
- Pop producers layering rich, authentic piano textures into contemporary tracks.
- Soul and R&B artists needing a warm and resonant piano sound for ballads and grooves.
- Music students and hobbyists desiring a high-quality grand piano sound for composition and performance practice.
Insights from Real-World Use
Strengths
- great for variety
- not going to break the bank
- useful tips and tricks
- sound great
Weaknesses
- a bit off
- doesn't give me the sound I'm usually looking for
- you're not going to get a lot of, like, thundering notes
Tone: woody sounding, mid-range mid-tones, stuffy, warmer, open, crystal clear, soft sound, very versatile, grand in centre, honkey tonk
Review Snippets
- I am a pianist and have been playing for over 15 years. The pianos in Native Instruments (The maverick, Noire, Grandeur, the gentleman) sound a bit off from the...
- The dying string sound elevates The Maverick from a recording to a living instrument.
- The Maverick offers a soft, romantic, and chill sound, not booming notes.
- The Maverick is a great instrument that feels real and authentic, despite its appearance.
- The Maverick is a great, versatile piano excelling at emotional, vintage piano sounds.
- Another great piano in the Galaxy Instruments series. I think this is also ... I actively use all the pianos from Native in my music, though "Noire.
- The Maverick has a woody, mid-range, warm, and slightly stuffy sound.
- Another great piano in the Galaxy Instruments series. I think this is also ... I actively use all the pianos from Native in my music, though "Noire.
- Pianos offer great sound and variety for music production and playing.
- Excessive reverb makes The Maverick sound distorted and fake.
- Well-recorded, easy to use piano with good tone control and responsive to controller.
- The Maverick is good for soft tones; for a full sound, the Steinway D is preferred.
- I just got Komplete and I'm exploring the pianos... Originally I thought I'd want to download The Grandeur but I fell in love with the sound of The Maverick! They all sound great though.
- Maverick has a unique, tinny, and hollow sound.
- 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...
Frequently Asked Questions
- What host or player is required to use this VST?
- The VST requires either the free KONTAKT PLAYER or the full KONTAKT software. Users should check the KONTAKT PLAYER system requirements for more details.
- Is this a sampled or modeled piano VST?
- This is a sampled piano VST, meticulously recreating a 1905 concert grand piano.
- What platforms are supported?
- The VST is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems.
- What is the library size of the VST?
- The library size is 14 GB, containing over 2,500 individual samples and 18 velocity zones.
- Does it support half-pedaling and sympathetic resonance?
- Yes, it features Half Pedal, Repedal/Catch, and Sympathetic Resonance.
- What genres is this VST best suited for?
- It is well-suited for classical, jazz, pop, soul/R&B, and film/scoring genres.
- What are the common use cases for The Maverick?
- The common use cases include recording, pop, jazz, songwriting, and practice.