This 3-octave road-cased JenCo Celesta was close-miked in mono for a charming and charactered take on the classic celeste sound.
Designed in the 1860’s, the precursor to the Rhodes electric pianos produces sound by the striking of tuning forks with felted hammers deeply-sampled and rich with detail.
The renowned Steinway Concert Grand Model D, recorded in one of the finest studios in the world (Guillaume Tell in Paris) we utilized a number of microphones including the Neumann U67 to deliver a warm and majestic sound.
After auditioning a number of models built by the most famous Italian piano manufacturer, we found a particular instrument and the perfect room to have a singularly beautiful response and musicality. One of our favorites.
The elegant Yamaha C7 Concert Grand Piano. Having found a particularly charactered model we recorded it as-is to underscore the special nuances that make its voice unique. An excellent choice for the musician looking for a magnetic concert grand; we find it delivers the perfect tones for contemporary jazz, rock and pop.
Exclusive to UVI, this custom piano was built utilizing parts from Yamaha, Steinway and Bösendorfer to create a truly unique and powerful sound. Recorded with Royer, BK and Neumann mics.
A 1930’s Erard Baby Grand captured on location to preserve its unique warmth and history. A rare and fascinating piano its tones bring the past to life, imparting a sense of mystery and longing.
A rare 100-year old Steinway Grand Upright, refurbished and recorded with a multi-mic configuration allowing for deep tonal control an exquisite sound from a vintage gem.
The Seiler Upright Grand delivers an exacting and detailed sound yet retains the warmth and personal qualities you’d expect from an upright, a truly versatile instrument.
Recorded on-location in South Africa, this Blüthner resounds with a tender tone and unique sound uncommon to grands, great for intimate pop and soft passages.
An antique upright with well-worn strings and the hammers prepared with brass tacks, this piano offers a warm and charactered tone with a slightly percussive quality.
The classic spaghetti western saloon upright complete with natural detune, recorded with vintage mics and preamps for an authentic and charactered sound.
The Ostlind Compact is a small 5-octave piano, full of charm and a slight natural detune. If you’re looking for the piano sound of a secluded back-alley club look no further.
Produced by our friends at AcousticSamples, this UVI-exclusive offers what may be the definitive virtual harpsichord, deeply sampled and expertly programmed for a wonderful sound.
The ancestor of the clavinet, the Clavichord has a distinctly Baroque sound to it perfect for classical, a period-piece score or a haunting accompaniment.
The Spinet is a small, boutique piano. As such the tonal quality is narrow and the action is more audible. A charactered instrument with a distinct sound.
Built by Ferdinando Granziera in Milano, Italy the Blanchet Cembalo is a perfect reproduction of a Blanchet harpsichord, renowned instruments with a timeless quality.
Perfect for classical, opera, and modern themes, this Celesta by Schiedmayer delivers a historic sound with brilliant charm and exacting detail.
A very rare Mustel keyboard Glockenspiel, this particular instrument was built to specification for the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and can be heard in many of their recordings.
A reproduction of the original from 1750 using original parts, the Papageno Bells deliver a clear and brilliant sound used most famously by Mozart.
This 3-octave road-cased JenCo Celesta was close-miked in mono for a charming and charactered take on the classic celeste sound.
Designed in the 1860’s, the precursor to the Rhodes electric pianos produces sound by the striking of tuning forks with felted hammers deeply-sampled and rich with detail.
The renowned Steinway Concert Grand Model D, recorded in one of the finest studios in the world (Guillaume Tell in Paris) we utilized a number of microphones including the Neumann U67 to deliver a warm and majestic sound.
After auditioning a number of models built by the most famous Italian piano manufacturer, we found a particular instrument and the perfect room to have a singularly beautiful response and musicality. One of our favorites.
A subsequent model released in the ‘70s with a very different sound character
Modern reissue of the classic instrument, notably features an improved preamp section
A very rare Davoli Pianoforti C77, built in Italy in 1972, previously unsampled
A mix between a Wurlitzer and a Rhodes, built by Nippon Columbia in 1962, previously unsampled
A very early production model of the Mark I with a warm, signature sound
Of all the Mark Is we auditioned this was our favorite, an especially brilliant sound
A Mark I specially customized to create a darker, somewhat veiled sound
A Mark I recorded with 3 mixable sources, including DI, mic’d cabinet, and amp signals
A well-balanced Mark II, charming tone with a very noticeable release
A pristine example of the 73-key Mark II, this one with exceptional dynamics
An 88-key version of the Mark II, with a notably dark and beefy sound
A broken but playable Mark III, still a great sound, when you need character
The redesigned Mark V, an exemplary example of one of our favorite Rhodes
A modern reimagining of the classic, with a crisp and bright sound
The first student tines electronic piano, fully restored and tuned
Another example of the student electronic piano, this one with a brighter tone
An underrated classic released in 1979, grand piano feel with a lush sound
A small electronic piano with unexpected charm, intensively mutlisampled
Released in 1974, it was the first of its kind to have a velocity-sensitive keyboard
A full-analog electronic piano from Yamaha, in a compact form with a great sounds
A large electronic piano build in 1976, featured an impressive wooden case
Released after the CP30, featured a much-improved sound engine
One of the more obscure electronic pianos from the ‘80s, a lovely sound
An Italian rarity from Viscount built in the ‘70s, with a unique electronic circuit
The American-made RMI ElectraPiano, hugely distinct and characterful sound
A 1950s model of the reed-based Hohner Cembalet electric piano
An extremely rare Italian electric harpsichord built by Farfisa in the 1960s
The Weltmeister Claviset, a rare German reed-based electric piano made in the 1960s
A very rare stage version of the Hohner Electra Piano
The Hohner reed-based electric piano, famously used by Led Zeppelin
A more driven version of the Electra Piano
One of the rarer Hohner models, combining a Pianet and Clavinet
The Hohner Pianet M, an electro-mechanical piano build in Germany in the 1970s
The Hohner Pianet N, recorded with an additional acoustic mic
A reed-based UFO recorded with an additional acoustic mic
A rare bass version of a German reed-based electric piano
An iconic foot-operated analog bass synth from the ‘70s
A tines electric piano built especially for the bass register
A bass tines electric piano with the tines set on shallow settings
An extended, 48-key version of the bass tines electric piano
A model of the bass tines electric piano with a big and round tone
A slightly edgier and driven version of the bass tines electric piano
A more obscure and eccentric bass synthesizer keyboard
The second iteration of the Hohner Bass, redesigned with additional sounds
The third iteration of the Hohner Bass with a primarily cosmetic update
A reed electric piano utilizing solid state circuitry for a dark but forward tone
A reed electric piano utilizing tubes for a smooth and silky tone
The most classic of the reed electrics, with typical brightness and presence
A Studio version of the 200 model, recorded with 3 mixable sources including DI, mic’d cabinet, and amp signals
One of the last reed electrics to be produced, a rare beauty with exquisite tone
Another example of the 270, with a darker profile and beefier sound
A rare and previously unsampled upright electric, including fully-mixable DI and microphone signals
The famous electric grand of the ’70s and ‘80s, including fully-mixable DI and microphone signals
An 88-key model of the CPiano 70 was one of the heaviest ever produced, offers extended range
The Kawai EP-308, 88-key baby grand electro-acoustic piano, similar to the CPiano 80
The Kawai EP-608, 73-key baby grand electro-acoustic piano, mixable DI and amp signals
The Kawai EP-705M, 88-key electro-acoustic piano, mixable DI and amp signals
The Helpinstill Roadmaster 64, an American-made upright electro-acoustic piano
The Hohner Clavinet C, a slimmer and more portable version released after Model I
An improved Model C, the D6 was released in 1971 and was the most popular and famously used
Following the D6 and dressed in black, we prepared it for a slightly grittier and charactered sound
The original Hohner Clavinet released in 1964
The Hohner Clavinet L1, released in 1968 for the domestic market
A subsequent model released in the ‘70s with a very different sound character
Modern reissue of the classic instrument, notably features an improved preamp section
A very rare Davoli Pianoforti C77, built in Italy in 1972, previously unsampled
A mix between a Wurlitzer and a Rhodes, built by Nippon Columbia in 1962, previously unsampled
A compact digital piano module featuring Roland's SA synthesis, offering high-quality acoustic and electric piano sounds with excellent playability for stage and studio use.
A compact FM piano module delivering bright, dynamic electric and acoustic piano sounds, perfect for 80s and early 90s music production.
A compact PCM sound module known for its high-quality piano and keyboard sounds, ideal for classic 90s music production.
A compact sound module offering a wide range of rich, high-quality piano and keyboard sounds, perfect for studio and live setups.
A dedicated piano sound module delivering realistic, expressive acoustic piano tones, ideal for both stage and studio use.
A specialized piano module renowned for its warm, realistic acoustic piano sounds, perfect for musicians seeking expressive and dynamic tones.
A digital stage piano known for its weighted keys and realistic sampled piano sounds, making it a reliable choice for live performances and studio work.
A compact sound module celebrated for its high-quality piano and keyboard sounds, offering rich and expressive tones ideal for both live performance and studio use.
A digital piano and master keyboard featuring weighted keys and rich, expressive sounds, with advanced MIDI capabilities ideal for performance and studio setups.
A renowned digital piano module featuring Roland's SA synthesis, delivering realistic electric and acoustic piano sounds ideal for live performance and studio production.
A compact digital piano module featuring Roland's SA synthesis, offering high-quality acoustic and electric piano sounds with excellent playability for stage and studio use.
A compact FM piano module delivering bright, dynamic electric and acoustic piano sounds, perfect for 80s and early 90s music production.
A compact PCM sound module known for its high-quality piano and keyboard sounds, ideal for classic 90s music production.
A compact sound module offering a wide range of rich, high-quality piano and keyboard sounds, perfect for studio and live setups.
| Size: | 50.59 GB (FLAC lossless encoding, was 217.66 GB in WAV) |
| Content: | 94 Instruments, 111,288 Samples, 805 Presets |
| Sample Resolution: | 44.1 kHz. Recording at 88.2 kHz |
| License: | 3 activations per license on any combination of machines or iLok dongles |
| Supported Formats: | Audio Unit, AAX, VST, VST3, Standalone |
| Tested and Certified in: | Digital Performer 8+, Pro Tools 2019+, Logic Pro X+, Cubase 7+, Nuendo 6+, Ableton Live 8+, Studio One 2+, Garage Band 6+, Maschine 1+, Tracktion 4+, Vienna Ensemble Pro 5+, Reaper 4+, Sonar X3+, MainStage 3, MuLab 5.5+, FL Studio, Bitwig 1+, Reason 9.5+, Ability 1+ |
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