Vintage Piano
The Upright Piano from Spitfire Audio that comes with Ableton Suite 11 is a really great instrument. But I needed a more vintage sound so I’ve made one with a combination of Ableton built-in effects. Free Download below.
The Rack
This rack includes a few cool tricks you can check out in the video. Especially the pitch drifting with the Shifter Audio effect and the hiss noise from the Echo (including the auto-ducking feature under the Character Tab).
Macros
Pitch Drift – Amount of pitch drifting from the Shifter Effect
Vinyl – Emulate a vinyl speeding up and slowing down using the Echo Effect Map this to the Mod Wheel for maximum expression
Max Velocity – For a softer piano sound, limits the maximum velocity output.
Random Velocity – Add a more natural feel especially if you’re programming with MIDI and not playing live.
Chorus – A simple chorus effect for added modulation
Stereo Width – Mono by default buy can allow expanding the stereo image of the sound.
Noise Amt – Amount of hiss noise coming from the Echo Effect
Loudness – Boosting, Saturating and Coloring the piano output.
Requirments
– Ableton Suite 11.1.1
– Upright Piano by Spitfire Audio (Although you can switch it with any piano you want)
– Color Limiter from the Creative Extensions Pack
Installation
1. After Download – Double click on the file to open it up in Ableton Live
2. Click on the Save button at the top right corner of the device to save to your User Library
**You need Ableton Suite 11.1.1 or above
Download
This Rack is included in Composition Power Tools by Side Brain
