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Piano

The Maverick

Native Instruments

Where to get itAvailable from Native Instrumentsnative-instruments.com

The Maverick is a virtual grand piano instrument that replicates a vintage 1905 Bechstein Model A with over 2500 samples across 18 velocity zones and 9 release samples per key. It delivers an unconventional, characterful sound with individual color on each key, supplemented by controls for resonance, noises, and tonal shaping including compressor and tape saturation for modern pop and rock contexts.

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Key Features

0118 velocity zones with over 2500 samples (14GB uncompressed)
029 release samples per key with switchable Short/Long decay
03COLOR control for dynamic timbre adjustment from soft to hard
043-position LID control (open, half-open, closed) affecting brilliance
053-band EQUALIZER with BASS, BODY, and AIR controls
06Overtone samples for sympathetic string resonance
074 controllable mechanical noises: hammer, damper, pedal, string
08Compressor with multiple character selections and Tape Saturation
09Convolution Reverb with impulse responses and SIZE/DISTANCE controls
10Halfpedal and Repedaling support
11Stretched and Equal tuning modes with 436–444 Hz pitch adjustment

Things to Try

  • 01Turn COLOR knob right for harder, crisper attack; turn left for warmer, softer sound
  • 02Use closed LID position to reduce high frequencies and soften low end for darker character
  • 03Enable HALFPEDAL with a continuous sustain pedal to control damper lift and resonance amount
  • 04Adjust TONAL DEPTH to add resonances for enhanced character and fullness
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