PLAY WITH ALICIA'S KEYS

Developed by Native Instrument in close collaboration with the Grammy-winning artist is new software that recreates Alicia Keys' personal grand piano with outstanding authenticity and playability.

Designed as a comprehensive digital recreation of Alicia Key's own custom Yamaha "C3 Neo" grand piano, and based on Native Instruments' KONTAKT 4 sampler platform, ALICIA'S KEYS provides a soulful and intimate piano sound that perfectly accommodates R&B, soul and pop styles.

The instrument was meticulously recorded in Alicia's personal studio by her engineer Ann Mincieli and renowned sampling expert Thomas Scarbee over the course of two years, using vintage microphones and high-end outboard studio gear that produced an exquisite piano tone with supreme sonic fidelity.

"I love this software so much that I used it on my entire new album. Not once did I record a live piano because there was just no need", says Alicia Keys. "I plan to tour with this sound and use it all around the world. I love how it gives those who may not be able to buy an acoustic piano a true piano experience."

ALICIA'S KEYS sets a benchmark in the digital recreation of acoustic instruments. The 17 GB package has high-resolution samples with 12 discrete velocity layers per note, and sophisticated emulation of crucial sonic aspects like key release, sustain pedal functionality and sympathetic resonance.

You can use it with either the free or full-featured professional KONTAKT 4 sampler. ALICIA'S KEYS is available now!

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