Claire

Building on the acclaimed NOIRE engine, CLAIRE by Native Instruments is a premium virtual piano that captures the sound of a world-class Italian concert grand piano. Known for its exceptional tonal clarity, depth, and power, this instrument was meticulously sampled at the renowned Galaxy Studios in Belgium. CLAIRE delivers a harmonically rich sound that is versatile enough for a wide range of musical genres, from intimate pop ballads to expansive cinematic scores. Every note is filled with possibility, inviting a creative and inspiring music-making process.

CLAIRE's powerful engine allows for deep sound sculpting. It offers blendable close, mid, and far microphone positions, giving you control over the sense of space and intimacy. The innovative "Particles" engine generates evolving textures and harmonics based on your playing, adding subtle movement and depth to your compositions. You have precise control over parameters like reverb, delay, dynamics, and tonal color. You can also dial in the mechanical sounds of the piano, including pedal noises, for an even more realistic and authentic performance. A unique feature of CLAIRE is the emulation of a fourth pedal, which reduces the hammer-blow distance to achieve a softer volume without altering the timbre, perfect for delicate passages and smooth glissandos.

Features:

• Meticulously sampled from a world-class Italian concert grand piano.
• Recorded at the acclaimed Galaxy Hall, offering both close and room microphone setups.
• The innovative Particles engine adds layers of rippling harmonics, textures, and subtle rhythmic patterns.
• Shape your sound with color, tonal shift, depth, and richness controls.
• Dial in mechanical and pedal noises for an authentic performance.
• Seamlessly blend between close and room microphone setups.
• 107 sound snapshots to explore.