Here’s a deep feature for Native Instruments The Grandeur that focuses on the specific nuance of the “120 12” concept — interpreting it as 120 velocity layers across 12 key zones, which is a meaningful technical angle for this piano library.
Comparison (Piano Series)
| Piano | Character | Best for | |-------|-----------|----------| | The Grandeur | Bright, lyrical, singing | Pop, classical, ballads | | The Maverick | Punchy, direct, “American” | Jazz, rock, funk | | The Gentleman | Soft, intimate, upright‑like | Lo‑fi, folk, vintage | | The Giant | Huge, cinematic, prepared | Experimental, trailer music |
Loading the Instrument
- Open Kontakt (full version) or Kontakt Player.
- In the Library or Files panel, locate The Grandeur and click to open.
- Double-click the Grandeur.nki to load the default patch.
- To load a specific preset (e.g., “120” or “12”), use the instrument’s preset browser at the top-right of the UI and select the preset name/number.
Simulates three virtual lid positions (closed, half-open, open) to alter frequency response. Color Knob:
- Open the Mapping Editor (wrench icon).
- Set Volume Vel>Volume to 50%.
- Set Max Velocity = 120.
- Set Min Velocity = 12 (optional – removes dusty quiet notes).