
Galaxy then used all these recordings to build their Kontakt player interface. In the pictures below from the Native Instruments website, you can see the amount of microphones used in the sampling sessions in order to capture different aspects and perspectives of the sound. This detailed sampling results in some of the most realistic sampled piano instruments I've heard, allowing players to access more subtle nuances while performing parts and recording. There are even 9 key release velocity layers. Each piano instrument contains close to 2500 samples, 18 velocity zones and separate overtone and resonance samples. Overall SpecsĪll three pianos have distinct character but they were sampled in the same way.

Galaxy used the same signature approach to sampling and instrument building when creating this next evolution of sampled acoustic pianos and the results are stunning. Galaxy Instruments' previous contribution to the Komplete family was The Giant, the largest existing upright piano sampled to perfection. The Definitive Piano Collection features pianos from premier Germany manufacturers Bechstein and Steinway. The Gentlemen, The Grandeur and The Maverick are all part of the Definitive Piano Collection developed in partnership with Galaxy Instruments. Native Instruments has unveiled 3 new sampled pianos in the latest update of Komplete.
