https://impactsoundworks.com/product/hammerklavier/
Welcome to Hammer Klavier, a truly unique virtual piano for Kontakt Player. We guarantee you have never used a piano like this before, because only one in the world exists: a mad scientist experiment by YouTuber Mattias Krantz, it's an upright piano with every single hammer replaced with real, metal hammers. This gives it a striking, powerful tone almost reminiscent of a harpsichord or hammered dulcimer, but with the dynamic responsiveness of a regular piano.
While it’s a fun conceptual experiment, we think you’ll find that Hammer Klavier is also beautiful and a delight to play! Mattias worked with us to record his instrument in great depth; it has been carefully sampled to the fullest so that it’s every bit as playable and realistic as a standard piano. We created it with the same love and care that makes our Pearl Concert Grand a staple choice for many composers.
Think of this not as a sound design toolbox but as a custom upright piano with a unique voice. While Mattias might have destroyed a piano to get this great sound, we think you’ll agree it was worth it.
Walkthrough
Demos
https://soundcloud.com/isworks/sets/ham ... vier-demos
Content & Features
- Over 2,000 crystal clear 24-bit samples
- Two distinct mic positions capturing the full warmth and body of the instrument
- Six dynamic layers and two round robins
- Easy-to-use UI with controls to edit tone and dynamic response
- Unique "voice stacking" mode to thicken and widen the tone naturally
- Key attack noise samples
- 20 inspiring snapshots ranging from traditional to ambient sounds
- Full modular mixer & FX rack included
Availability
Hammer Klavier is available now for $69 with NKS compatibility, and runs in the free Kontakt 6 Player!