MNTRA released Klavir, a free upright piano virtual instrument powered by the MNDALA sound engine.
Klavir is a free sample-based upright piano. But before we get into the details, we should take a closer look at its platform. It’s not powered by Kontakt, Decent Sampler, or any of the currently popular romplers. Instead, it uses a sound engine developed by MNTRA.
MNTRA is a relatively new sound design company that has been working hard on creating audio content for its MNDALA sound engine.
Designed for extreme audio manipulation, the MNDALA audio engine is based on ultrasonic recordings reproduced at very high quality – 24bit/96Khz. The most remarkable thing about this plugin is that recordings are done at 32bit/384Khz!
The platform has a unique sound design approach that goes in-depth while maintaining a simple and easy-to-use interface. Given the complexities of older-generation audio engines and their convoluted UI and workflow, having something this powerful and straightforward to use is a blessing.
Combined with a unique animated UI, over 60 real-time control parameters, and 6 samplers, there is really little more we could ask for.
Best of all, it is free!
Unlike similar products like the free Kontakt Player, which is pretty limited compared to its paid version, MNDALA is entirely free. So when you look at Klavir, a brand new free instrument for MNDALA, it is essential to understand the border context of the MNDALA audio engine.
Klavir is a painstakingly recorded upright piano with a beautiful and versatile sound. It is a high-quality piano instrument that lives up to the standards set by MNDALA. It has pristine sound quality and fantastic versatility.
The recording has been done with one modern and one retro ribbon mic, allowing you to create the feel you like the best. It comes with presets for those who want to just plug and play, but it really shines for those willing to dig into the MNDALA interface and go deeper into sound design territory. That is, after all, the primary purpose of the audio engine Klavir is designed for.
It was created from recordings of a Petrof upright piano, giving it a rich timbral presence and delicate feel. It has all the sounds you might look for – melodic piano sounds to ambient soundscapes – sounds that easily fit into almost any production style.
The overall sound quality is top-notch, and the engine is a favorite of many well-known sound designers. MNTRA is steadily releasing new sounds for MNDALA, which is compatible with all DAWs and works on Windows and macOS.
You will have to download and install MNDALA separately and also create an account that you will need to log into the plugin and access your sounds. You will receive a license key that will activate Klavir inside of MNDALA.
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