Versatile Studio Grand
Recorded in a dry studio using close mics, Vivid Keys captures the pure, direct sound of a Yamaha C3 grand piano—a mainstay of recording studios worldwide. By using the soft pedal for all samples, Vivid Keys delivers rich, round timbres.
Three ready-to-go mixes let you start creating right away. The natural mix offers an upfront, present sound with just a touch of optional reverb. The cinematic mix builds on the softer dynamics of the raw piano tone, adding a large, shimmering pad. And the tight pop mix uses dynamic compression to provide the punch for cutting through any production.
The warm, organic sound of a classic grand piano—in vivid detail.
Highlights
3 ready-to-go mixes: Natural, cinematic, and tight pop
Features sustain-pedal sampling plus a Bricasti Design M7 reverb for creating a rich, spacious sound
Sampled with the soft pedal on for a round, warm tone
Recorded with closely placed Neumann TLM 103 mics
Includes numerous dynamic layers and transitions for smooth playing from pianissimo to mezzo-forte
Incorporates extensive release and mechanical noise sampling for enhanced realism
The instrument
The Orchestral Tools team recorded the Yamaha C3 grand piano in a dry studio at T-REX Classics in Berlin. Engineers placed mics close to the strings to create an immediate, intimate sound. Extensive sampling of dynamic layers, transitions, key releases, and mechanical noises captured every nuance of the instrument.
Recording the piano with a dry, close-mic’d approach gives you the greatest flexibility for incorporating Vivid Keys into just about any type of music. Whether you’re composing for TV or film, producing the next pop hit, or crafting a new indie song, Vivid Keys will quickly and easily fit into your mix.
About Organic Samples
Organic Samples collections are designed to capture specific moods and sounds, with a focus on expression and ease of use. The goal is to capture the character of a performance—the dynamic interplay of sound and performer.
The driving force behind Organic Samples is Maxime Luft—a young composer who started creating the instruments he needed for his own productions. The Organic Samples series is available exclusively from Orchestral Tools.
Runs in SINE
Mic merging
Preserve your system resources: Fine-tune your mix using multiple mic positions, then merge into a single channel within the player.
Greater usability
SINE is designed to complement the compositional workflow. Create on the fly with auto keyswitch options, and easy remapping tools.
Download single instruments
Choose only the instruments and mic positions that you currently need—no need to download the entire collection at once.
Organic Samples
Vivid Keys
Versatile Studio Grand
T-Rex Classics, Berlin
Works with Orchestral Tools’ SINE Player—NOTE: Latest version required!
Size
30 GB of samples (14 GB SINEarc compressed)
24 bit / 48 KHz patches
SINE system requirements
Mac: macOS 10.13 or higher | Intel Core i5 or similar | Apple M1 chipset supported | At least 8 GB RAM (16 GB+ recommended)
Windows: Windows 10 | Intel Core i5 or similar | At least 8 GB RAM (16 GB+ recommended)
Formats supported: Standalone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX