Postfelt by Somerville Sounds

by Somerville Sounds · $59

Overview

PostFelt combines the beloved felt piano sound with a pure, traditional upright layer and eight unique DNA-derived FX layers, offering unmatched versatility for captivating musical compositions.

Key Features

  • 3 snare drums
  • 3 bass drums
  • 3 tom sets
  • Up to 7 velocity layers/drum
  • Up to 5 round robins/drum
  • 203 loops
  • Loops recorded at 8 tempos
  • Built-in compression
  • 4.1 GB download size
  • Felt piano sound
  • Upright piano layer
  • Reverb effects
  • Delay effects
  • Chorus effects
  • Pitch modulation
  • Tape effects
  • Plucked piano string layer

Technical Specifications

Library Size
4.1 GB GB
Velocity Layers
Up to 7 velocity layers
Round Robins
Up to 5 Round Robins
Plugin Formats
VST3, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes
Drum Variety
3 unique snare drums, 3 unique bass drums, and 3 unique tom sets (2 sets of 2 and 1 set of 3)
Loops
203 loops recorded at 8 unique tempos
Built-in Effects
reverb and compression

Ideal Use Cases

  • Film composers needing nuanced, atmospheric piano textures for dramatic scenes.
  • Indie game developers looking for unique, emotive piano sounds to score their projects.
  • Songwriters seeking a distinctive piano sound to inspire new compositions and arrangements.
  • Sound designers crafting abstract and evolving sonic landscapes.
  • Music producers looking to add a characterful, intimate piano to their tracks without harshness.

Included Presets

  • PF_Layers
  • 01 PostFeltDemo_Mystical Waters
  • Midnight Waltz

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

  • feel the inside of the piano
  • sounds freaking incredible
  • not a muffle type of felt
  • character of having that beautiful felt
  • percussiveness of having those hammers hit in the felt
  • insane

Weaknesses

  • high-end's been normalized or gained up

Review Snippets

  • The speaker praises the nice capture of the sound and the inclusion of useful release samples.
  • Declares Postfelt the best felt piano this year, expressing strong love and regret for not using it on a recent album.
  • The Postfelt piano offers a unique and beautiful felt character with clear percussive hammer sounds.
  • Postfelt's intimacy and subtleness create a captivating sound perfect for quiet moments.
  • Postfelt is a really cool and unique boutique felt piano.
  • Praises the immersive and intimate sound of Postfelt.
  • Postfelt has a beautiful, authentic felt character, not a muffled sound.
  • The randomization button provides a variety of sounds at fingertips.
  • Expresses strong preference for good felt pianos and aversion to bad ones.
  • The U47's felt sample has a wispy, close, and intimate sound great for drama.
  • The percussive felt sound is cool and cinematic.
  • The pitch layer gives a fun, childlike, and dreamy quality.
  • Notes high-end normalization/gain in Postfelt, requiring adjustment.
  • The body layer provides a nice rich, full, and dark tone from the Coles 4038.
  • The 'roll the dice' function is a favorite for fun experimentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required for this plugin?
This plugin requires the free Kontakt Player or the full version of Kontakt.
Is Postfelt a sampled or modeled piano?
Postfelt is a sampled piano, offering a warm and intimate tone with 7 velocity layers and 5 round robins.
What is the download size of Postfelt?
The download size for Postfelt is 4.1 GB.
What operating systems are compatible with Postfelt?
Postfelt is compatible with macOS 11, 12, or 13 (Intel and Apple Silicon) and Windows 10 or 11.
What genres is Postfelt best suited for?
Postfelt is ideal for film/scoring, ambient, pop, contemporary, and soul/R&B genres, with a focus on cinematic and evocative sounds.
Does Postfelt have standalone support?
Yes, Postfelt offers standalone support.
What effects are included in Postfelt?
Built-in effects include reverb, delay, chorus, pitch modulation, and tape effects.

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