Sleep Piano, New Virtual Instrument From Max Richter
SRM Sounds has introduced Sleep Piano, a new ambient piano virtual instrument, created in collaboration with composer Max Richter.
It captures the sound of the piano used to conceive of and compose Richter’s seminal work, SLEEP.
“It’s unassuming, unflashy, but wonderful,” notes Richter.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
“Recorded at Max’s state-of-the-art recording studio, Studio Richter Mahr, nestled in the British countryside, this is a faithful rendition of the family Kawai home piano, captured with an assortment of classic microphones allowing options to control its colour.
With a quite lively treble, and a beautiful sustain, this is a conversational instrument that draws you in, and is the perfect partner for crafting ideas or capturing more humble, unobtrusive performances.”
Features:
- 1 instrument total ~28GB
- 3 microphone positions (Close Condenser, Close Ribbon, Room)
- 5 round robins
- 4 dynamic layers (ppp to mp)
- Short and long reverb controls
- Action and pedal volume control
- Velocity sensitivity control
- Kontakt Player library (Version 7.10.7 or higher required)
Sleep Piano is available now, with an intro price of £79* through September 30th, 2025 (normally £99).
