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Native Instruments – Una Corda: A Distinctive Piano Experience
Product Details: A DISTINCTIVE, PURE PIANO
Explore the evocative tones of Native Instruments – Una Corda, a handcrafted upright piano that redefines the possibilities of musical expression. With a full range of sound characters – from soft and resonant to percussive and textural – this instrument offers unparalleled creativity and realism. Meticulously sampled, Una Corda delivers everything from intimate realism to lush, resonant overtones, making it an essential addition to your sound library.
Una Corda faithfully captures the signature sound of a unique, custom-made piano designed by David Klavins in collaboration with composer Nils Frahm. Unlike traditional pianos, Una Corda features one string per key, resulting in an exquisite tone that’s ideal for film scoring, electronic music, pop, or jazz. Whether you’re crafting serene melodies or creating experimental textures, Una Corda’s distinctive sound will captivate your audience.
Three Sources of Creativity
Una Corda offers three distinct sound banks, each designed to inspire:
Pure: Captures the resonant sound of a single string struck by the hammer, offering clarity and richness.
Felt: Introduces felt material between hammers and strings, reducing attack noise and delivering a gentle, smooth sound reminiscent of an unplugged vintage electric piano.
Cotton: Adds a noisier, percussive attack with more pronounced overtones, ideal for creating unique sonic textures.
Each sound bank provides a starting point for shaping your creative vision.
Take your sound further with Una Corda’s advanced sound design capabilities. Add texture by incorporating:
Noise from fabric preparations
Mechanical sounds and pedal actions
Enhance realism or venture into experimental territory by integrating vintage outboard gear effects like hiss, compression, and saturation. From dry, gritty tones to liquid pads and swirling soundscapes, Una Corda adapts to your creative needs.
Una Corda’s intuitive interface puts full control of the instrument at your fingertips:
Sound Banks: Choose from Pure, Felt, or Cotton.
Workbench: Sculpt core characteristics, from dynamics to overtones.
Response Section: Adjust tonal dynamics and add resonant overtones.
Finish Section: Apply vintage effect chains, reverbs, and other tools to refine your sound.
Effortlessly transform a pure piano into a noisy, percussive instrument or an ambient soundscape with these powerful tools.
Made for KOMPLETE KONTROL
Designed for seamless integration, Una Corda is fully compatible with Native Instruments’ KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboards. Experience the ultimate performance with the KOMPLETE KONTROL S88, featuring fully weighted hammer-action keys for an authentic piano feel.
Uncover the Original Una Corda
Discover the story behind Una Corda’s creation. In collaboration with Nils Frahm, David Klavins crafted a contemporary upright piano that pushes the boundaries of traditional design. Watch the video “Creating Una Corda” to gain insights into this groundbreaking instrument’s origins and evolution.
Una Corda is more than just a piano. It’s a gateway to a world of delicate, distinctive, and dynamic sounds that inspire creativity. From its rich tonal palette to its intuitive design, Una Corda is perfect for composers, producers, and musicians seeking fresh, evocative sounds for their projects.
Experience the unmatched sound of Native Instruments – Una Corda and elevate your music production to new heights. Find out more and listen to the audio demos on the product page.
