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Piano

Radical Piano

Reason Studios

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Radical Piano is a hybrid sample-playback and physical modeling piano plugin that combines realistic sound quality with seamless dynamic response and extensive sound-shaping controls. It features sympathetic resonance simulation (undamped strings ringing naturally like acoustic pianos) and includes an audio input for processing external signals through its effects chain. The plugin excels at delivering authentic piano character while maintaining small file sizes for quick loading times.

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Key Features

013 piano models (Home Grand, Deluxe Grand, Upright) with 5 microphone configurations each (Vintage Mono, Ambience, Floor, Jazz, Close)
02Seamless velocity response with High/Low/Curve controls spanning full dynamic range
03Sympathetic resonance simulation with Level and Release Time controls
04Character knob with 24 steps (Subdued to Agitated) for tonal shaping
05Envelope generator with Attack (0-200 ms), Decay Curve, and Release controls
063-band EQ with ±18dB gain per band, optimized for piano
074 reverb types (Small Room, Large Room, Hall, Theater)
08Mechanical noise controls (Key Down, Key Up, Pedal) with independent level shaping

Things to Try

  • 01Set Low knob to 9 o'clock position and High knob to 12 o'clock position with Curve adjusted to taste for natural dynamic range
  • 02Set Low knob to zero and High knob past 12 o'clock position to achieve dynamic range stretching beyond acoustic piano
  • 03Hold down a chord with sustain pedal engaged, then play additional keys to introduce sympathetic resonance effect
  • 04Route a vocal signal to Audio In and process with sympathetic resonance (sustain pedal down) for creative singing-into-piano-body results
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