KAWAI Legend by PREMIER SOUND FACTORY

by PREMIER SOUND FACTORY · $188.35

Overview

Super Hi-Res Acoustic Piano Library in 96kHz/24bit for Kontakt & Free Kontakt Player.

Technical Specifications

Library Size
43GB GB
Sample Rate
96kHz / 24bit and 48kHz / 16bit
Velocity Layers
Total 42 layers (up to 18 levels for pedal on, up to 18 levels for pedal off, 5 levels for release trigger, and 1 level for harmonic resonance)
Round Robins
Pedal Action Noise 3 layers
Sample Count
3333 Samples with no loop
Plugin Formats
VST, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes
Sympathetic Resonance
Yes
Half Pedal Support
Yes
True Pedal Modeling
Yes
Instrument Recorded
KAWAI SK-EX (88key)
Channel
Stereo 2ch

Ideal Use Cases

  • Film composers needing a pristine grand piano for dramatic underscores and emotional themes.
  • Jazz musicians and producers seeking an authentic, expressive piano for improvisational solos and intricate harmonies.
  • Pop music producers looking for a clear, present acoustic piano to sit prominently in a mix.
  • Classical pianists and students desiring a high-fidelity instrument for practice and recording solo pieces.
  • Songwriters wanting a realistic and inspiring grand piano for composing new material and creating detailed demos.

Review Snippets

  • I recently purchased the Premier Sound Factory Legend VST (on sale but still relatively expensive for a 'non-VSL' piano) and I'm disappointed
  • The touch is extremely delicate, playing a rich and luscious sound from a weak touch. It has a silky smooth bass, and the treble coexists with warmth in its
  • While it felt characteristically short, almost as if there were no release, I didn't think it sounded strange or synthetic. There was a lot of talk about the release being too short, and there was even a post where the developer directly compared the original sample recording and the library result'
  • I hadn't heard of Premier Sound factory but the pianos do sound very good.I ... Premier Kawai Legend Ivory 3. I've tried the VSL CFX, Steinway and both
  • Yes, playability is good and very well matched to its clear sound.
  • Great piano compositions and the Kawai sounds really good. Just go easy on the limiter, it chokes the sound very hard when it hits and you are not even going to FFF dynamics.
  • Great piano compositions and the Kawai sounds really good. Just go easy on the limiter, it chokes the sound very hard when it hits and you are not even going to FFF dynamics.
  • Yes, playability is good and very well matched to its clear sound.
  • I hadn't heard of Premier Sound factory but the pianos do sound very good.I ... Premier Kawai Legend Ivory 3. I've tried the VSL CFX, Steinway and both
  • While it felt characteristically short, almost as if there were no release, I didn't think it sounded strange or synthetic. There was a lot of talk about the release being too short, and there was even a post where the developer directly compared the original sample recording and the library result'
  • FYI- Premier Sound Factory Kawai Legend is currently 20% off. I just purchased a copy and am currently downloading
  • Wow. PREMIER SOUND FACTORY Icon PREMIER SOUND FACTORY. PIANO Premier “KAWAI Legend” ... Here's a review that I think reflects this new VSTi well. When I
  • I'm hoping that I can adjust the release based on the latest update but decided to take a chance on it based on reviews and sound samples. Will be curious to

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required to use this plugin?
It requires Kontakt Player (free) version 6 or higher, or the full Kontakt sampler.
Is this a sampled or modeled piano?
This is a sampled piano, recorded at 96kHz/24bit or 48kHz/16bit resolution.
What is the library size and how much RAM is recommended?
The library size is 43 GB. 4GB RAM is required, but 16GB or more is highly recommended.
What platforms are supported?
It supports Mac OSX 10.11 or higher (64bit) and Windows 7 or later (64bit).
Does it support half-pedaling and sympathetic resonance?
Yes, it features half-pedal compatibility and sampled SK-EX harmonic resonance.
How many velocity layers and microphone positions does it have?
It has a total of 42 velocity layers per key. The specific number of microphone positions is not specified by the vendor / sources in our database.
What genres is KAWAI Legend best suited for?
It is suitable for classical, jazz, pop, and film/scoring genres, offering a modern, natural, clean, and balanced tone.

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