Product details
The quintessential piano sound for your productions. The Animator adds a top session player and the Pentamorph is a pioneering sound design tool.
Overview
The Yamaha CFIIIS Concert Grand Piano. Stunning dynamics and energetic clarity make this an outstanding Kontakt instrument for all piano needs.
Product Video
Session Keys Overview
Walkthrough
Session Keys Walkthrough
Audio Demos
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Grand Y Studio Pop
The Grand Piano
Grand Y captures the clear, transparent and dynamic sound of a Yamaha CFIIIS Concert Grand Piano. Rich overtones, sparkling high end, and a powerful bass are the tonal fingerprints of this outstanding Kontakt instrument.
Two Characteristics
It may seem like a minor detail, but to experts it means the world. The Grand Y piano was recorded with open lid as well as with the lid removed, and separate miking techniques. As a result, Session Keys Grand Y comes with two very distinct piano sample sets: “Concert” favoured in classic recordings and “Studio” for popular music applications. Switch between the two characteristics as your creativity requires.
Pentamorph
This stylish pentagonal controller makes Session Keys Grand Y more than just a great piano. Not only is it beautifully designed, but it’s a phenomenally powerful tool, able to transform the whole sound from normal piano to eerie atmospheres to pure mechanical sounds and back. On the fly. All in one knob.
Animator
The sound of ideas coming to life: the Animator offers an intuitive and inspiring way to jam with more than 400 flexible piano phrases that follow your harmonies. Use the pitch bend and modulation wheels to increase or decrease complexity and control the dynamic of your session partner.
Smart Chord
Stuck in a black hole of inspiration and need some suitable chord changes? Full chords or Animator riffs can be played either via the pad controller or single keys. Just set the key of your song and let Smart Chord Mode create the harmonies.
Design
Intense music production sessions can put a strain on your senses. With its pure, minimalistic and clean design Session Keys Grand Y piano is easy on the eyes and helps you stay cool in heated sessions.
Read all about the interface design process in the UI design case study.
Feature Summary
Instrument
Yamaha Concert Grand including two sample sets; “Studio” without lid, and “Concert” with lid in open position
Control
Pentamorph transforms the sound with a single knob. From mechanical noises through different acoustic sound images to etherial reverse sounds
Playability
The Animator offers over 400 flexible piano phrases for quick inspiration and sketching out song arrangements
Smart Chord
The Smart Chord feature provides instant piano chords from single keys or pads for coming up with impactful chord progressions quickly and easily
NKS Compatible
Seamless integration with Native Instruments hardware controllers for browsing, tagging, sound previews, pre-mapped parameters, and more.
Technical Specifications
- Native Instruments NKS compatible
- 24 bit, 44.1 kHz
System Requirements
- Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 (latest Service Pack, 32/64-bit)Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2, 4 GB RAM
- Mac OS X 10.9, 10.10, or 10.11 (latest update)Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB RAM
Madelyn North –
Absolutely in love with this virtual piano! The sound quality is phenomenal and it’s so easy to use. 5 stars!
Lily Hart –
I absolutely love the sound quality and responsiveness of this virtual instrument – it really brings my compositions to life!
Asher North –
I love the realistic sound quality and ease of use, it’s become a staple in my music production setup.
Naomi Fields –
Loving the rich, authentic sound of this virtual instrument – perfect for adding depth to my compositions!