V1.3 24-Sep-04

Download size: 10.5Mbytes
Uncompressed size: 37.3Mbytes  (note: lossless compression has been employed)

Author: Greg Sullivan, greg.sullivan@sullivang.net

1. Download pianet_t.rar

2. Unpack pianet_t.rar using an archive program which can process the RAR format, such as Stuffit Expander. This will create pianet_t.gig.

Information

• This instrument was created by sampling my own Hohner Pianet T electric piano, serial number 885041. (or 865041 - can't be sure) The samples have been recorded at 2 different velocities, nominally P and FF. Release samples have also been included - these were taken at a single velocity.

• Some folks will be seeking the brighter sound of the Pianet N (and derivatives). The Pianet T has a very different tone to the N - it is more mellow, similar to a Rhodes played softly.  On the other hand, the N sounds something like a Wurlitzer.  Despite the fact that both types are called "Pianets", they have a very different sound.

• All samples were taken at the jack, through a solid state preamplifier with a high impedance input.

• This instrument lacks the dynamics of some other electric pianos, such as the Rhodes and Wurlitzer - the timbre and sound level do not change much with velocity.  Hence, the decision to sample at only two velocity levels.

• I recommend that the velocity switch point be set to suit your playing technique and keyboard.

• The samples which have the suffix "plucked" were taken by manually plucking the reeds with a plastic toothpick. The reason for this is that there was insufficient adhesion between the rubber pads and the reeds. ;^)  I feel that the change in the tone is extremely minute, and for me, quite negligible.

• The normal range of this instrument is F1 (note number 29) to E6 (note number 88). I have extended the range down to A0 (the lowest note on a standard 88 note piano). I have not extended the upper range at all.

• The real instrument does not have a sustain pedal, but I have enabled sustain.

Alternative sampler compatibility

Kontakt (full version – runs in demo mode in player version. Tested in V3.X only)
Samplelord

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