Awesome Piano
Key Features
- Broken and dissonant Pleyel piano source
- About 1,855 samples listed
- 48kHz/16-bit recording described
- About 30MB of sample data
- VST2 32-bit and 64-bit builds listed
- Mac and Mac AU builds listed
- Distinctive character for exposed piano parts
Description
Awesome Piano is Digital Systemic Emulations’ character piano instrument, built from a broken and dissonant Pleyel source. The project lists about 1,855 samples recorded at 48kHz and 16-bit with roughly 30MB of sample data.
The project lists VST2 32-bit, VST2 64-bit, Mac, and Mac AU releases. Its deliberately imperfect source suits emotive songwriting, lo-fi textures, cinematic sketches, and arrangements where a pristine concert-grand sound would feel too polished.
Use it for exposed piano lines, uneasy chords, or a contrasting layer beneath more conventional instruments. Use the listed download links for the available build and installation route.
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Tips
- Use a MIDI keyboard with fully weighted keys to achieve a more realistic playing experience.
- Experiment with EQ and reverb to fit the piano sound into your mix and create a sense of space.
- Take advantage of the unique dissonant quality of the 1855 Pleyel Piano for creative sound design.
- Layer the Awesome Piano with other instruments to add depth and complexity to your compositions.
- Adjust the velocity settings in your DAW to capture the dynamic range and expressiveness of the samples.
- Use convolution reverb for a more natural and realistic reverb effect.
- Explore different pitch and velocity ranges to find the sweet spots where the piano sounds best.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of piano is included?
The project describes a broken and dissonant Pleyel piano with a deliberately characterful tone.
Which formats are listed?
The project page lists VST2 32-bit, VST2 64-bit, Mac and Mac AU releases.
How large is the sample set?
The project lists about 30MB of sample data recorded at 48kHz and 16-bit.
What styles fit it?
Its imperfect tone suits emotive songwriting, lo-fi, cinematic sketches and experimental arrangements.
