SonuScore Chroma - Upright Piano

A Truly Special Piano

Chroma - Upright Piano stands out, not just because of its rich history and impeccable restoration, but because of its unique character and emotional depth that set it apart.

The journey began a few years ago in a small studio, where the team initially focused on recording a grand piano. However, an unassuming upright piano in the same studio captured our attention. Though Sonuscore were committed to recording the grand, the upright's distinct sound and emotional resonance left a lasting impression. Sonuscore just had to record it and share it with the world!

The Chroma - Upright Piano isn’t just another virtual instrument; it’s a culmination of passion, serendipity, and meticulous craftsmanship.

Crafted for Cinematic Intimacy

What makes Chroma - Upright Piano truly special? It’s a century-old gem from the small, renowned piano house, lovingly restored with new strings, felts, and mechanics. This meticulous restoration ensured it not only maintained its tune exceptionally well but also preserved its authentic, vintage character. However, Sonuscore haven’t stopped there, they’ve spent hours melding their coding expertise with this acoustic gem to bring you a classic piano with a ton of modern features.

Precision Recording for sonic depth

Chroma - Upright Piano offers musicians and producers an authentic, versatile, and emotionally rich tool that stands out in a crowded market. It’s also the ideal companion to the Chroma - Upright Piano, offering a different sound to include in your musical productions. 

Whether you’re creating heartfelt, intimate music, pop or rock hits, or powerful cinematic scores, this upright piano will bring unparalleled character and mojo to your compositions.

Sonuscore went beyond the ordinary, recording a range of articulations that push Chroma - Upright Piano beyond the traditional piano. From the soft, ethereal quality of felt notes to the resonant, harmonic richness of flageolets, and even the visceral, hands-on experience of plucked strings and bowed tones, this library provides an expansive toolkit for the adventurous composer. Add mechanical detail and control sounds like Note On, Note Off and Pedal for an even more realistic feel.

The Upright Piano in Detail

Sonuscore's detailed recording process involved a plethora of microphones positioned to capture every nuance. With positions like FRONT, ABOVE, BELOW, and the unique RUMBLE, they’ve created a soundscape that’s rich and full-bodied. The close Coles 4038s, spaced Neumann km140s, and other mic pairs ensure that every subtlety of the upright piano’s character is faithfully preserved and ready for your creative touch.

Heritage Sound, Modern Flexibility

The Chroma - Upright Piano is a testament to the enduring sound of this Wilhelm Diemer upright piano, enhanced for the modern composer. With an engine that allows for detailed customization, including a pitch control and advanced mic mixing, you have the power to shape this vintage instrument’s voice to perfectly match your project’s needs.

About The Wilhelm Deimer Piano

Wilhelm Diemer was a small piano workshop in Würzburg, Germany, known for their exceptional quality and distinct sound. This particular 100-year-old upright piano, lovingly restored and deeply sampled, brings its historical richness and refined acoustic properties into the digital realm, offering you a timeless musical companion.