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 also a full exploration of the instrument. From the profundity of the single note to mallets pads and e-bow able to create rich and inspiring soundscapes – CHROMA is more than a piano it is the experience of the piano itself.

List:

• CHROMA is the new SONUSCORE flagship piano
• CHROMA offers 4 freely adjustable microphone positions
• CHROMA has a unique core engine that both recreates the piano’s original sonority and also creates new and abstract soundscapes
• CHROMA comes with an adjustable velocity curve to match the dynamics of nearly every piano keyboard
• Adjustable mechanics: Note On (press) Note Off (release) Pedal

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 (Note On Note Off Pedal) and 4 freely adjustable microphone positions (A/B X/Y ORTF and submic) CHROMA will become the choice piano for all your high-quality orchestral needs.

INTUITIVE AND NATURAL

From the interface through to the sound CHROMA feels natural and easy to access.

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.
• KEYS
• BRUSHES
• PALM MUTES
• MALLETS
• CHAINS
• E-BOW

THE ENGINE – CREATE ABSTRACT SOUNDSCAPES

Utilizing the different recordings of the piano and its body along with an arsenal of creative effects CHROMA provides for a great deal of inspiring options. From new and abstract soundscapes to mimicking the sound of rain CHROMA is not just a piano but a powerful sound design tool.

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.

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

Requirements:

Platform	CPU	RAM	Disk	Notes	Additional Requirement	Audio Card	Ports	Internet Required	32 Bit Support	64 Bit Support	Plugins
mac	Be advised that some presets of CHROMA need a fast CPU to run smoothly and require an Intel i7 processor or higher. Download Manual	8	11		Works with the FREE KONTAKT PLAYER KONTAKT Version 6.7.1 or higher			0	0	0
windows	Be advised that some presets of CHROMA need a fast CPU to run smoothly and require an Intel i7 processor or higher. Download Manual	8	11		Works with the FREE KONTAKT PLAYER KONTAKT Version 6.7.1 or higher			0	0	0