A DISTINCTIVE, PURE PIANO
- Evocative tones from a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted upright piano
- Full range of distinct sound characters, from soft and resonant to percussive and textural
- Sampled in intimate detail to deliver everything from up-close realism to resonant overtones
DELICATE AND DIFFERENT
UNA CORDA faithfully captures the special sound signature of a custom-made contemporary piano with one string per key – originally created by David Klavins in close collaboration with composer Nils Frahm. Whether you’re crafting melodies for film or simply introducing fresh elements into electronic, pop, or jazz, UNA CORDA offers a tone unlike anything your audience has heard before.
THREE SOURCES OF CREATIVITY
Draw from three separate sound banks. The first captures the pure, resonant sound produced when each piano hammer strikes a single string. The second and third capture two preparations of material between hammers and strings. Felt offers a gentle tone with reduced attack noise, creating a smooth sound akin to an unplugged vintage electric piano. Cotton delivers a noisier, percussive attack with more overtones.
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ENHANCED SOUND DESIGN
Transform the sound by accessing unique noise and sound design elements. Dial up the noise from fabric preparations, mechanical elements, pedals, and the room to enhance realism or create something entirely new. Incorporate hiss, compression, and saturation from vintage outboard gear to generate anything from dry, gritty textures to liquid pads and swirling effects.
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ADJUST YOUR TONE EASILY
An easy-to-use interface gives you full control of instrument parameters. Select from three distinct sound banks. Use the Workbench to sculpt the primary characteristics of the sound. Adjust the dynamic characteristics and add overtones in the Response section. Then polish your sound in the Finish section by integrating vintage effect chains, reverbs, and more. The interface allows you to easily transform a pure-sounding piano into a noisy, percussive instrument or ambient soundscape.
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MADE FOR KOMPLETE KONTROL
UNA CORDA is designed for seamless integration with our KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboards. For the ultimate UNA CORDA experience, try it out on the KOMPLETE KONTROL S88, which offers fully weighted hammer-action keys.
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UNCOVER THE ORIGINAL UNA CORDA
Discover the origins of the original Una Corda in this video. Renowned composer and musician Nils Frahm discusses the making of this custom upright piano in collaboration with piano maker and skilled craftsman David Klavins.
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CREATED IN COLLABORATION WITH ULI BARONOWSKY
Uli Baronowsky and Galaxy Instruments captured the intimate sounds and minute details of the physical instrument to provide a stunning virtual version in ultimate resolution. In collaboration with Native Instruments, Uli and Galaxy Instruments have previously created THE GIANT, THE DEFINITIVE PIANO COLLECTION, and RISE & HIT.
AT A GLANCE: UNA CORDA
| Product type: | KOMPLETE Instrument |
| Number of sounds: | 100 Snapshots, 3 NKIs |
| For use with: | Free KONTAKT PLAYER or KONTAKT |
| Sound Category: | Prepared Piano |
| Size: | 10 GB |
| System requirements: | Free KONTAKT PLAYER or KONTAKT. Please also see the KONTAKT PLAYER system requirements and the KONTAKT PLAYER FAQ. |
| User Manual | Download Manual |
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