Native Instruments – Claire

Claire – Vibrant Concert Grand Piano 🎹✨

Immerse yourself in the pristine tonal clarity of an exquisite 10ft Italian concert grand piano. Claire brings you the unparalleled depth and resonance of one of the world’s finest pianos, sampled with precision in a stunning recording hall. From its rich bass to its shimmering overtones, Claire invites you to compose with clarity and creativity at every step of your musical journey.

🎶 A World-Class Piano, Captured in Detail
Meticulously sampled from a renowned Italian concert grand, Claire’s harmonically rich sound captures every nuance of its deep, resonant bass and sparkling highs. With the unique fourth pedal feature, it softens the hammer-blow distance, offering softer volumes without sacrificing timbre, making it the crown jewel of grand pianos.

🌟 Flexible Sound Design at Your Fingertips
Recorded at the famous Galaxy Hall, Claire offers versatile mic setups—close and room microphones—that can be blended seamlessly for everything from intimate tones to expansive ambience. Shape your sound further with customizable color, tonal shift, depth, and richness controls. You can even dial in mechanical and pedal noises for an authentic, immersive experience.

💫 Transform Your Sound with Particles
Take your music to new heights with Claire’s Particles engine. This innovative feature, beloved from Noire, adds layers of harmonics, textures, and rhythmic patterns that react dynamically to your performance. Every note becomes part of an evolving soundscape, infusing your compositions with emotional depth and limitless creativity.

🎼 A Perfect Match with Kontrol Keyboards
Claire integrates effortlessly with our Kontrol S-Series keyboards, providing intuitive velocity editing, expertly crafted presets, and hands-on control through an interactive display. Your performance will come to life like never before, offering an immersive playing experience.

🎹 Crafted with the Best in the Business
Created in collaboration with Galaxy Instruments, Claire is the result of years of expertise. Uli Baronowsky and his team have previously worked on critically acclaimed instruments like Noire, The Giant, and Alicia’s Electric Keys—ensuring that Claire upholds the highest standards of virtual piano excellence.

Key Features

• Instrument type: Komplete Instrument
• For use with: Free Kontakt Player (version 8.1.0 and higher) or Kontakt (version 8.1.0 and higher)
• Snapshots: 107
• Sound category: Grand piano library
• System requirements: See Kontakt Player system requirements and FAQ