Native Instruments Claire v1.0.1 [KONTAKT]

The pristine tonal clarity of an exquisite 10ft Italian concert grand piano

Sampled with precision in a stunning recording hall with blendable close and room microphones

Transform each note into ripples of evolving textures with the Particles engine

Compose with clarity

Building on the acclaimed Noire engine with one of the world’s finest and largest grand pianos, Claire delivers a harmonically rich sound, flowing from deep, resonant basses to clear, shimmering overtones. Whether you’re sketching pop ballads or shaping grand cinematic scores, Claire invites you to enjoy each step of the creative process, where every note is full of possibility.

The crown jewel of grand pianos

Claire is meticulously sampled from a world-class Italian concert grand piano known for its unmatched tonal clarity, depth, and power. Its long, extended strings create a deep, cutting bass, while a unique fourth pedal reduces the hammer-blow distance to enable a softer volume without altering timbre.

Flexible sound design

Recorded at the acclaimed Galaxy Hall, Claire offers both close and room microphone setups, which can be seamlessly blended to create anything from intimate tones to expansive ambience. Further shape your sound with color, tonal shift, depth, and richness controls, dialing in mechanical and pedal noises for an authentic performance.

Play with Particles

A much-loved feature from Noire, the Particles engine elevates your sound by adding layers of rippling harmonics, textures, and subtle rhythmic patterns that react to your performance. It transforms each note into an immersive and evolving soundscape, infusing your compositions with emotion and taking them in fresh, creative directions.