Session Keys Upright is an upright piano virtual instrument for Kontakt, developed by e-instruments. It offers two sample sets, Open and Closed, with built-in effects, a single-knob Pentamorph sound controller, phrase generation and chord tools.
Session Keys Upright is a piano instrument built around the upright piano rather than the grand. Its two sound banks give producers a choice between a spacious, detuned character and a direct, tightly tuned one. The effects section adds equalization, colouration, convolution reverb, compression, stereo width and delay. Beyond the piano sound itself, the instrument includes the Animator phrase player and Smart Chord mode for building parts and chords quickly. Its sound is aimed at pop, rock, hip-hop and scoring work.
The instrument includes two separate upright piano sample sets, each with its own sound identity.
Open uses spatial stereo sampling with individually detuned notes, which creates a chorus-like effect when the notes combine. Closed is a more modern, intimate and tightly tuned piano with a direct, focused and edgy sound.
The developer positions the upright as a choice for tracks where a grand piano would be too large, with clear tones that cut through a mix.
Pentamorph is a pentagonal controller that transforms the whole piano sound with one knob, moving from a normal piano toward eerie atmospheres and mechanical tones.
The Animator plays more than 400 piano phrases that follow the harmonies you play. Pitch bend and modulation wheels adjust complexity and dynamics.
Smart Chord mode builds chords from single keys or pads once you set the key of the song. Komplete Kontrol keyboards get parameter assignment and Light Guide feedback through NKS integration.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | e-instruments |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | Kontakt |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
Session Keys Upright runs in Kontakt and is listed for Windows and macOS. It is a 64-bit product.
You need Kontakt 5 version 5.6.8 or higher, or the free Kontakt 5 Player. The system requirements also call for 4 GB of RAM, with Windows 10 or macOS 10.15 Catalina or later.
Open has spatial stereo sound with individually detuned notes that create a chorus-like effect. Closed is a more modern, intimate and tightly tuned piano with a direct, focused sound.
Yes. The instrument is NKS compatible and offers parameter assignment and Light Guide feedback with Komplete Kontrol keyboards.
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