New Roland Earth Piano Software Instrument puts “50 Years Of Piano Development” into your DAW
Roland is one of the leading manufacturers of digital pianos – it has “50 years of piano development” behind it, in fact – and now it’s bringing its experience to the software market with Earth Piano.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
Our innovative EARTH Piano packs this rich history of research and development in a modern software instrument. With a variety of piano types and the ability to customize and shape each sound, the EARTH Piano offers a wide range of sonic possibilities. Bring these expressive piano sounds into your productions.
Featuring seven tweakable acoustic piano types, this promises “Roland’s best and most modern piano sound technology,” and combines multisamples with proprietary modelling techniques.
The piano options include various concert grands plus upright, felt and toy pianos, so you should be able to find the tone you’re looking for. You can adjust your piano’s temperament, stereo width and dynamic range, and adjust physical parameters such as cabinet resonance, string resonance, pedal noise and more. Additionally, each key’s tuning, volume and character can be adjusted individually.
Your sound can be further shaped with a range of convolution-based spaces and algorithmic reverbs, plus a three-band EQ, multi-mode compressor and plenty of multi-effects.
Meet the seven models:
- Classic Grand: This majestic, European-style grand is perfect for classical music and other styles that call for a big, clear, full-range piano.
- Session Grand: A balanced and versatile piano based on the groundbreaking V-Piano grand.
- Artist Grand: This American-style grand is perfect for jazz and instrumental music that calls for rich, open chords and intimate voicings.
- All Silver: This fantasy model imagines what a piano would sound like with all silver strings. The result is transcendent.
- Natural Upright: Sometimes, only the focused sound of an upright will do. Perfect for a wide range of contemporary styles, this model offers a wonderful alternative to the sound of a grand piano.
- Natural Felt Upright: Pianos treated with felt create a super-intimate and emotional vibe. Increasingly popular in contemporary music and media composition, this model is indispensable for modern composers.
- Toy Piano: From whimsical to creepy, toy pianos are a vital part of any piano collection. While it’s technically a toy, this meticulously recorded instrument brings a unique flavor to your music.
As with all new Roland software instruments, Earth Piano is included in the Roland Cloud Ultimate subscription. It’s also available as a Lifetime Key for the introductory price of $50; this applies until 30 November, after which the regular price of $250 will apply.
Find out more on the Roland website.
