Soft Piano by Spitfire Labs

by Spitfire Labs

Overview

Recorded on a dry stage at Air Edel Studios, London, this intimate sound has become a favourite of musicians and composers across the globe. The soft tone is achieved by placing a thin strip of felt between the hammers and the strings.

Key Features

  • Recorded on a dry stage at Air Edel Studios, London
  • Felt strip between hammers and strings

Technical Specifications

Library Size
417.8 MB GB
Presets
1 sound
Plugin Formats
VST, VST3, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes

Ideal Use Cases

  • Film composers needing delicate and emotional piano textures for scoring intimate scenes.
  • Sound designers creating subtle sonic backdrops for documentaries or podcasts.
  • Music producers looking for a gentle and expressive piano for introspective tracks.
  • Game audio creators seeking atmospheric piano elements to enhance narrative moments.
  • Educators teaching composition who need a clean, unadorned piano sound for student projects.

Included Presets

  • Soft Piano

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

  • a lot of fun to mess around with
  • bring this instrument to life
  • really nice bread and butter sound
  • amazing Soft Piano sound
  • best sounding piano plugins I've ever heard
  • free
  • my go to
  • always come back to
  • unique
  • filled with subtle beauty

Tone: soft, ethereal, nice character, intimate, mellow, subtle beauty

Review Snippets

  • This Soft Piano sound is amazing and I would pay for it, even though it's free.
  • Overall, the speaker likes the Soft Piano, highlighting its fair price and sufficient parameters.
  • This free Soft Piano plugin is a game changer for achieving soft, beautiful, and lush piano sounds.
  • I love this Spitfire piano for its sound, nuanced fields, and hammer noise.
  • The 'space' and sustain when holding notes on the Soft Piano is beautiful.
  • Why I like it: It loads quickly, doesn't eat up CPU, and adds a warm touch to both rock ballads and indie acoustic sessions. 2. Spitfire Audio LABS – Soft Piano
  • This Soft Piano offers a balanced felt sound, good dynamics, and versatility for many scenarios.
  • The Soft Piano's sound is beautiful, especially its higher registers.
  • The pad feature adds a unique ethereal vibe, bringing the instrument to life.
  • Speaker loves the plugin's info panel feature which provides details on presets and parameters.
  • This Soft Piano is beautiful and fun to use.
  • I love the beautiful, intimate sound of Soft Piano sample libraries.
  • The Cinematic Soft Piano sounds and feels gorgeous, perfect for felted piano music.
  • Specifically liking the Soft Piano, the speaker uses it in almost all songs and often layers it with other sounds.
  • One of the best sounding piano plugins I've ever heard and I've heard most of them, insane how it's free.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required for this plugin?
It runs in the dedicated Spitfire Audio plugin, which also offers standalone support.
Is this a sampled or modeled piano?
The sound engine is sampled, capturing the authentic sound of an upright piano with a felt strip.
What is the library size of the plugin?
The library size is 0.4 GB, specifically 417.8 MB.
Does it support MPE or half-pedaling?
Not specified by the vendor / sources in our database.
What operating systems are supported?
It is compatible with Mac (macOS 10.13 or later, Apple Silicon native support) and Windows (Windows 10 or later).
What genres is this piano best suited for?
It is ideal for film/scoring, ambient, pop, and contemporary genres, offering a warm, intimate, and atmospheric tone.
Is the plugin free?
Yes, it is available as a free plugin, though some content may require a subscription via Splice.

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