Publisher : Native Instruments
Format : Kontakt (8.2.0+), Kontakt Player
Quality : Stereo 48 kHz 24 bit
- 29.11 GB
Description : Experimental piano
Avant-garde piano sounds
• Experimental follow-up to Claire
• Unique sounds created through unconventional techniques including matte finishes, soft left pedal, harmonics and more
• Create ripples of changing textures with the Particles engine and new Patterns Tool presets
Hidden Secrets of the
Claire Grand Piano: Avant is not just another piano. Recorded with the lid off, it conveys the whispers, echoes, and raw textures hidden in traditional piano libraries. From metallic strikes to delicate touches, deep bass to high-grained tones, each sound invites you to try something new. Discover raspy, sharp, plucked, and muted tones perfect for film soundtracks, experimental works, and more.
Color your sound
Claire: Avant turns the piano into a canvas with nine unique articulations, including matte textures, harmonics, soft pedal (una corda) , soft and metal hammers, muted strings, plucked wood and bone plectrums, and more. With 13 velocity zones and three circular repeats, every sound feels alive and changes with every touch.
Patterns and Particles
The Particles engine infuses every note with shimmering harmonics and dynamic, responsive elements, turning simple key presses into rich, evolving soundscapes. With over 40 custom presets for Kontakt’s Pattern Tool, along with randomization options, new ideas flow effortlessly. Combine these tools for intricate organic passages that unfold as you play.
Exploring the sound of Claire: Avant
Watch producer and composer Tonnerre bring this exceptional Kontakt instrument to life, as he explores a selection of presets to showcase its huge range of sonic possibilities.
Perform with Kontrol keyboards
Claire: Avant integrates seamlessly with our Kontrol S-Series keyboards, offering an intuitive velocity editor, expertly crafted presets, and hands-on browsing and control of sounds via the detailed display for a truly immersive playing experience.
Created with Galaxy Instruments
Claire: Avant was produced in collaboration with Galaxy Instruments. Founder Uli Baronowsky and his team have previously partnered in the creation of critically acclaimed virtual piano instruments Noire, Claire, Piano Colors, The Giant, Una Corda, and The Definitive Piano Collection, as well as Alicia’s Electric Keys, Electric Keys – Tines Duo, Vocal Colors, Mysteria, Thrill, and Rise & Hit.
Features :
• Recorded from inside a grand piano, Claire: Avant offers rich, unconventional timbres that turn the piano into a playground for sound design and experimentation
• Quickly access near and room mic settings that can be easily combined, plus controls for color, dynamics, reverb, and delay
• Dive deeper into sound shaping with the Piano page, offering full control over resonance, overtones, pedal noise, and more
• Add movement and depth to your sound with the Particles engine, creating shimmering harmonics and shifting textures that respond to your performance
• Easily filter nine unique articulations, different mic positions, and sound aesthetics to quickly find the perfect sound
• Fine-tune the FX page for EQ, shaping, stereo imaging, and ambience
