{"id":3056147,"date":"2023-05-16T09:53:34","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T07:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toontrack.com\/?post_type=product&p=3056147"},"modified":"2025-08-01T09:02:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T07:02:42","slug":"cinematic-grand-ekx","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.toontrack.com\/product\/cinematic-grand-ekx\/","title":{"rendered":"Cinematic Grand EKX"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In simple terms, Cinematic Grand EKX<\/strong> is a prepared piano \u2013 a traditional instrument that\u2019s had its sound altered by objects placed on or between the strings. But in this case, that\u2019s simplifying too much. Cinematic Grand EKX presents an all-new hybrid instrument where perfect fidelity meets altered harmonics and layered textures to form never-before-heard piano timbres. Based on a classic B\u00f6sendorfer*<\/a> from 1891, this one-of-a-kind instrument was recorded in four individual configurations \u2013 one where horsehair was used as a bow on each piano string (\u2018Bowed\u2019); one where the strings were struck by hand (\u2018Plucked\u2019); one where various preparations were added to generate a muffled tone color (\u2018Damped\u2019) and, in opposite, one where the overtones were exaggerated, producing an ambient and soaring timbre (\u2018Harmonic\u2019).<\/p>\n

These four configurations were then saturated with various chains of sound-shaping effects and used in different combinations to form unique fabrics of sound. Welcome to a piano that goes well beyond the tradition, ready to serve as sonic backdrop to virtually any mood, narrative or audio scene you can imagine. This is the ultimate \u201cgrand piano\u201d for out-of-this-world compositions, just as perfect for soundtracks as it is for any stripe of modern music production or sound design. Prepare to be inspired.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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