Sonora Cinematic has introduced the baby grand counterpart to the popular Verticale released earlier this year.
Mezza Coda offers a rich and authentic sound that captures the nuances and beauty of a baby grand piano, enhanced by the warmth and character of two unique signal layers: Cassette and Distbox.
The Cassette layer (which also features in Verticale) adds a vintage vibe and a touch of grit to the already stunning sound of the baby grand piano. The piano samples were passed to cassette using an old Portastudio set at maximum speed and then converted back to a digital audio workstation slowing the tape down as much as possible.
Distbox is a brand new signal layer which was sampled using the Portastudio as a distortion device. A stereo mix of the piano was recorded to cassette while hitting the Portastudio preamps with a very hot signal, and then slowing down the tape.
The result is a raw, distorted signal that adds a unique character and texture to the sound of the piano, perfect for adding an edge to your music or creating lo-fi vibes. With its unique combination of warmth, clarity, depth, and character, Mezza Coda is perfect for a wide range of musical genres, from media scoring and jazz to pop and electronica.
Of the release, Sonora Cinematic Founder, Alessandro Mastroianni says:
“After the success of Verticale I wanted to apply the same concept to a grand piano, Mezza Coda is the result of that process. And while producing the instrument we had wonderful surprises, like the unique new Distbox layer.”
Mezza Coda offers 3 different mic positions, all stereo pairs: room and two different spot mics. A pair of ribbons and a pair of large diaphragm condensers offer complete control over the tonal character of the piano.
The minimalistic interface offers many ways to experiment and manipulate your sound including two sends to reverb and delay, both featuring multiple modes, a Color knob which works in a similar way to a tilt EQ, generating a darker sound with more body or a thinner, brighter effect.
For a real nostalgic sound, head towards the Crunch control in the Cassette section for some really juicy tape saturation, or select mono for a really vintage sound.
Available for the free Kontakt Player 7.3 or higher, Mezza Coda is on sale for the introductory price of £39 GBP until June 30th, 2023 (regular £49 GBP). For a limited time, customers can also buy Verticale and Mezza Coda together for £69 GBP. Prices ex. VAT where applicable.
The offer is available at the Sonora Cinematic store and from distributors Pulse Audio and Triple Spiral Audio.
