NI AKOUSTIK Piano Virtual Acoustic Piano Software (Item # Discontinued)

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AKOUSTIK PIANO fuses the sampled sound, expressiveness and playability of three of the most reputable grand pianos ? the Steinway D?, Bechstein D 280? and Boesendorfer 290 Imperial? ? as well as the charismatic Steingraeber 130? vintage upright piano into one application. AKOUSTIK PIANO covers the entire range of piano sounds and styles, transfusing the sonic characteristics and subtle tonal nuances of all four into your computer ? the perfect complement for studios, rehearsal rooms, schools, stages and clubs.

AKOUSTIK PIANO plays and responds exactly as real pianos do. The keys were sampled at varying velocities and great care was taken to capture the entire sustain and release phases. The brand new Layer Morphing Technology generates a seamless dynamic gradient. The characteristic resonances caused by use of the pedals can be adjusted as can the subtle mechanical noises of the pedals and keys themselves. From perfect pianissimo to forceful fortissimo, this instrument delivers the same breadth and depth of tone as the originals.

AKOUSTIK PIANO has a first-class integrated convolution module, allowing highly authentic spatial characteristics to be added to the sound. Place the piano in a studio, jazz club, concert hall and a cathedral or use the dry signal as it is. The acoustic parameters of these spaces, such as the size, can also be manipulated. From the close mic setup of a jazz combo to the more ambient nature of classic solo performance, AKOUSTIK PIANO covers the whole spectrum.

• Three famous grand pianos and one upright piano
• Exceptionally high sound quality including complete sustain and release phase
• Extremely intuitive and clearly structured user interface
• Integrated convolution module delivers controllable acoustics for four distinctive rooms: studio, jazz club, concert hall and cathedral
• Sophisticated and authentic emulation of the soft, sustenuto and sustain pedals
• Layer Morphing Technology ensures a consistent timbre and seamless velocity gradient
• Highly advanced audio engine including Direct from Disk (DfD) functionality
• Adjustable string resonance and mechanical noises of pedals and keys
• Integrated metronome, MIDI file player and recorder, export to WAV, flexible 3-band EQ and various tunings
• Keyboard dynamic range and velocity curve allows response to be adjusted to different master keyboards

• Mac OS 10.3.x, G4 1.2 GHz, 512 MB RAM
• Mac OS 10.3.x, G5 1.8 GHz, 1.0 GB RAM Recommended
• Windows XP, Pentium/Athlon XP 1.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM
• Windows XP, Pentium/Athlon XP 3 GHz, 1.0 GB RAM Recommended