Augmented Grand Piano
The deal
$99 at KVR Marketplace (down from $149). No coupon code needed - price is already discounted at checkout. Sale ends August 19, 2026.
What it is
Augmented Grand Piano is a hybrid piano instrument built from recordings of an '80s Steinway Grand, then pushed through unconventional processing like bowing, ping pong balls, and tape effects. A Morph control lets you animate the transition between the pure acoustic recordings and the heavily transformed, synthetic layers in real time. Under the hood it runs a dual-layer engine with granular synthesis and modulation options for shaping the sound further.
Who it's for
Composers and sound designers working in cinematic scoring, game audio, and modern production who want a piano that can move beyond a straight acoustic sound without swapping instruments.
Key features
- Morph control blends acoustic Steinway recordings with synthetic layers on the fly
- Dual-layer architecture supports multiple sound sources per layer with macro controls for quick sound shaping
- Granular synthesis engine adds textural and experimental sound design options
- Source material was processed using techniques like bowing, ping pong balls, and tape to create unusual timbres beyond a standard piano sample library
