KAWAI Concert Grand Piano For Kontakt

Premier Sound Factory has released PIANO Premier Kawai Legend which they describe as a Super Hi-Res Acoustic Piano Library in 96kHz/24bit for Kontakt & Free Kontakt Player. The library features the Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano. Here's the details direct from Premier Sound Factory...

The Shigeru Kawai EX (SK-EX), a top-of-the-line full concert grand piano made by Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is the ultimate model born to win at world competitions.

The touch is extremely delicate, playing a rich and luscious sound from a weak touch. It has a silky smooth bass, and the treble coexists with warmth in its brightness. When you play its keys, you will understand why the KAWAI "SK-EX" is chosen by many top pianists and has won awards at prestigious competitions, including the Chopin International Piano Competition.

The SK-EX takes ten years to naturally dry a single soundboard. The processing and assembly are done by hand by master craftsmen specialized in SK-EX. This is an extraordinary super machine imbued with Japanese craftsmanship spirit.

PIANO Premier "KAWAI Legend" has been carefully recorded, with the full cooperation of Kawai. We selected the best one from the multiple top SK-EX models that are active in world competitions.

It was a miracle that we were able to keep the best model for the entire 10-day recording period, as it is a highly sought-after ace model that is constantly flying around the world for competitions. We were also fortunate enough to have a dedicated SK-EX concert tuner (MPA tuner) accompany us throughout the entire period, and we pursued the team's ideals by taking our time to adjust each key several times in a luxurious studio environment.

After recording, we spent two years fine-tuning the responsiveness of the instrument, brushed up and perfected the sounds, and developed new technologies that help reproduce each sample. The KAWAI Legend is a miraculous SK-EX digital clone born from a dream collaboration.

We want to create the best piano library. We want to leave a piano that serious producers can truly be satisfied with. The premier team has done everything possible, and it is now complete.

The PIANO Premier "KAWAI Legend" package contains only one piano. The parameters are also very simple because nothing else is needed. We believe you can experience our true worth, "overwhelming density," thanks to our unique quality control technology for both analog and digital audio, which we have pursued and cultivated over many years.

We achieved very accurate velocity distribution, including expression and texture, throughout all keys using our original key-striking device.

To bring out our unique rich sound 100% of the time, we recommend using it in a 96kHz session. Please launch Kontakt on a stereo track. (Don't worry, it can also be used in sessions such as 44.1kHz, 48kHz, etc.)

Pricing and Availability:

$250

More information:

• KAWAI Legend