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Product Description
VIBRANT • PROFOUND • ETERNAL
CHROMA personifies the ageless beauty of the piano. Painstakingly recorded from a world class Yamaha C3, it fully captures the sonic exuberance of the ideal piano sound. It is not only the perfect recreation of the acoustic properties, but it is also a full exploration of the instrument. From the rich depth of the single note, to mallets, pads, and e-bow, rich and inspiring soundscapes – CHROMA is more than a piano, it is the experience of the piano itself.
● CHROMA is the new SONUSCORE flagship piano ● CHROMA offers 4 freely adjustable microphone positions ● CHROMA has an unique core engine that both recreates the piano’s original sonority, but also creates new and abstract soundscapes ● CHROMA comes with an adjustable velocity curve to match the dynamics to every piano keyboard
A PIANO FOR ALL TIMES
CHROMA is not only a high-quality go-to piano for even your most demanding orchestra needs, it is also an endless source for inspiration. With 23 velocity layers and 8 round robins for mechanical sounds, CHROMA reflects the real piano sound closer than ever before. The recordings include palm mutes, brushes, mallets, e-bow, and chains – a full sonic exploration of the Yamaha C3 grand piano.
CHOOSE YOUR PIANO Though CHROMA was recorded from a top-class Yamaha C3, we developed it to shape the sound to any timbre you might need. With an adjustable velocity curve, the dynamic response can be matched to any keyboard. The sound can further be adjusted by attack, decay, delay, density, octavation, detune, sample-start, pan-randomizer and more. REALISM AT YOUR FINGERS With fully adjustable mechanical sounds and 4 freely adjustable microphone positions (A/B, X/Y, ORTF and submic), CHROMA will become your choice piano for your high-quality orchestral needs.
Intuitive and natural
From the interface through to the sound, CHROMA feels natural and easy to access.
THE MAIN PAGE Access the most important parameters like articulation mix, FX and mechanics to shape the sound to your desire.
THE ENGINE PAGE Turn the engine on to extend CHROMA’s capabilities and create and control extraordinary soundscapes.
PRESET BROWSER Filter and choose from over 90 creative and inspiring presets. Find the perfect style or create and save your own.
THE MIX PAGE Adjust and mix four different mic positions and set the velocity curve to match your preferred dynamic response.
MULTIPLE ARTICULATIONS The piano was completely explored for the recording of this library. Not only were the notes played the traditional way, but we also used mallets, brushes, palm mutes, e-bow, and chains, all adjustable and combinable in the virtual instrument itself.
ADD MECHANICAL DETAIL Live the pure grand piano experience and control mechanical sounds like Note On, Note Off and Pedal for an even more realistic feel.
ABOUT THE YAMAHA C3
The Yamaha C3 grand piano is the highest quality studio piano offered by Yamaha. With a reputation for its responsive touch, expressive tonal qualities, and rich resonance, it has made itself at home with some of the best professionals, studios, and concert halls alike.
KEY FEATURES
• Revolutionary SONUSCORE flagship grand piano • Perfect recreation of the acoustic properties of a Yamaha C3 piano • Also an inspiring tool for creating new and abstract soundscapes • Full mod wheel support of its unique core engine, inspired by TIME TEXTURES • Multiple modifiable articulations like brushes, mallets, e-bows, palm mutes, and chains • 23 velocity layers and 8 round robins • 4 freely adjustable microphone positions • Over 90 ready-to-go naturalistic & cinematic ensemble presets
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Works with the FREE KONTAKT PLAYER • KONTAKT Version 6.7.1 or higher • Mac OS 10.14 or higher • Windows 10 or higher • 8GB RAM (more recommended) • At least 11 GB of free hard disk space. SSD hard disk recommended. • Be advised that some presets of CHROMA need a fast CPU to run smoothly and require an Intel i7 processor or higher.
