Version 1.2.2 – 2024-06-20

• Fixed a bug where sound would remain even after release.
• Fixed the timing of mechanical noise when keying off so that it would sound regardless of pedal.
• Fixed an issue where the zone sample length setting was broken in the 96kHz version.
• Re-adjusted the velocity map and zone settings.
• Other minor bug fixed

Version 1.2.1 – 2024-06-10

Maintenance update to nki files.

Version 1.2.0 – 2024-06-10

• 48kHz/16bit sample version included.
• Revised the release parameter calculation algorithm.
• Added the release parameter calculation method that can be adjusted to the user’s preference by pressing the “Release control” button on the settings screen.
• A WN Filter button has been added to the settings screen for situations where the S/N ratio is prioritized. When turned ON, the white noise filter (low pass filter) that is linked with the Decay of the main and overtone sample groups becomes active. The default setting is OFF (= bypass).
• The noise filter is activated when the release knob and mechanical knob are 60% or higher.
• Reduced the volume variability of the weak touch keys. However, adjustments are kept to a minimum based on the concept of reproducing the realism of the actual machine. If you want to make further adjustments, open the group mapping editor and adjust the level of each zone according to the Kontakt documentation.
• Corrected – the OverTone volume is linked to the PP softer.
• Adjusted the synthesis speed of the harmonic resonance that is synthesized when the pedal is turned on after a note-on with the pedal off.
• Adjusted the damper reaction area when using half-pedals. (determined as Max when CC64 value is 81 or higher)
• Adjusted the harmonics of the limit breaking sound when the pedal is on.
• Changed the default mode of the velocity curve on page 2 to “Linear”.
• Deleted Factory Snapshots.

Fixed bug

• Resolved the issue where a note-off did not occur when the same note was played repeatedly.
• Resolved an issue where there were cases where pedal noise did not occur.
• Other minor bug fixed

Version 1.0.0 – 2023-12-22

• Released

Version 1.2.2 – 2024-06-20

• Releaseしても音が残留するケースがあった不具合を修正しました。
• キーオフ時のメカニカルノイズ発音タイミングを、ペダルに関わらず鳴るように修正しました。
• 96KHz版において、ゾーンのサンプル長設定が壊れていた症状を修正しました。
• ベロシティマップ、ゾーン設定を再調整しました。
• その他の軽微なバグを修正しました。

Version 1.2.1 – 2024-06-10

メンテナンス・nkiファイルのアップデート

Version 1.2.0 – 2024-06-10

• 48kHz/16bitサンプル版を同梱
• リリースパラメータ算出アルゴリズムを改善
• 設定画面にて「Release control」ボタンを押すことでリリースパラメータ算出方法をユーザー好みに調整できるようインターフェイス追加
• S/N比優先時のために、主要音およびOverToneサンプルグループに、Decay連動ホワイトノイズフィルターを設置。設定画面「WN Filter」ボタンOnで発効。デフォルトではOff（＝ハード・バイパス）
• 弱いタッチキーの音量のばらつきを減少させました。ただし実機のリアリズムを再現するというコンセプトに基づいて、調整は最小限に抑えられています。さらに調整を行いたい場合は、グループマッピングエディタを開き、Kontaktのドキュメンテーションに従って各ゾーンのレベルを調整してください。
• リリースノブ及びメカニカルノブを60％以上に上げた際に、それぞれノイズフィルターが発動するよう変更（それ以下はハード・バイパス）
• オーバートーンの音量がPPソフターに連動するよう修正
• ペダルオフでのノートオン後にペダルオンにした際に合成される共鳴音（ハーモニックレゾナンス）の合成速度を調整
• ハーフ対応ペダル使用時のダンパー反応領域を調整　（CC64値81以上で踏切り判定）
• ペダルオン時の限界突破音のハーモニクスを調整
• Factory Snapshotsを削除

バグ・フィックス

• 同一ノート連打時にノートオフが発生しないケースがあった不具合を解消
• ペダルノイズが発生しないケースがあった不具合を解消
• その他軽微な修正

Version 1.0.0 – 2023-12-22

• リリース

1. OVERTONES 0-100 (%)

   Particularly when striking a key with the damper off, if there are other notes being held down (i.e., the felt is up and able to resonate), a resonant response occurs depending on the relationship with the harmonic components.

   Such harmonic resonance, which is often ringing without your knowledge in the real instrument, is virtually added by sampling the resonance sound. Just like the real instrument, the change in the volume of the resonance sound due to velocity is surprisingly small, and a larger or smaller volume of resonance occurs due to the relationship between the strings.

   Not only the physical theoretical value, but also based on the vast amount of resonance data between each string on the real instrument, it has been reproduced as realistically as possible. The default (Center: 50) is the recommended value, but you can enjoy a fantastic sound if you increase it, and a clear sound if you decrease it.

   If you turn the knob below the median, the volume of the resonance sound decreases and resonance will not occur from the strings with weaker resonance (three stages). At 0, all the corresponding sample playback itself will be off, which will also save the number of sounds and processing ability.

   When you turn the knob above the median, the volume of the resonance sound increases, and the playback of the resonance sound also starts when you strike a key with the damper on. Since the damper is originally released from the felt in the damper on, the original sound (already recorded) that comes with all the resonance rings even if it is not added, but to balance it so that it does not become unnatural even if it is played alternately with the resonance sound of the damper off, it is reinforced. In other words, please note that the default median (or somewhat lower) is the most faithful and natural.

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   All knobs will return to the default value by pressing Ctrl + Click on Windows, or Command + Click on Mac.
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2. RELEASE (Noise) 0-100 (%)

   It adjusts the volume of the release sound that occurs when you release your hand from the keyboard. It directly controls the Volume of the internal release sample group. Because it is a sampling of raw sounds, it contains various sounds such as the reverberation at the time of release and the operating sound of the mechanism, so adjust carefully. When it exceeds 60, the noise cut filter will be activated. The default (Center: 50) is the recommended value.
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3. MECHANICAL (Noise) 0-100 (%)

   There is a slight mechanical noise included in the release sound of 2, but it can be emphasized by this knob. Mechanical operating sound is added to each key at both keying and releasing. The default (Off: 0) is the recommended value, but you can adjust to your preference. If you are considering from the audience’s perspective or normal recording, 0 is the best. When it exceeds 60, the noise cut filter will be activated.
   *Note: When it is 0, the corresponding sample playback itself will be turned off, which will also save the number of sounds.
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4. HARMONIC RESONANCE (Damper) 0-100 (%)

   This is a feature related to OVERTONES. When a “certain key” is sounded with the damper pedal off, and without releasing your hand, if you then turn the damper pedal on, as mentioned in item 1, the surrounding strings will begin to resonate, gradually enriching the sound. This adjusts the level of the resonance volume at this time. It is more appropriate to adjust it in conjunction with OVERTONES 1 (Noise). The default value (Center: 50) is recommended.
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5. PEDAL (Damper) 0-100 (%)

   The sound when you press the damper pedal and the felt is released from all keys. Also, the sound of the pedal returning with a thud when released. Adjust the volume with the knob. In the case of a half-supporting damper pedal, in addition to optimizing the timing of the sound, it is designed not to make a sound when gently released. Please cut as necessary, such as from the audience’s perspective. Default value (Center: 50).
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6. REVERB 0-100 (%)

   Adjust the level of added reverberation. It is a reverb that sampled the Impulse Response of actual halls and studios. There are no detailed parameters other than the level.
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7. IR SELECTOR

   You can select from the following sampling reverb’s Impulse Response. Enjoy the real reverberation, such as the large hall (Concert Hall 1・2) suitable for the competition model Shigeru Kawai EX competing with the world, and Inside Piano where you can experience the inside of the piano body. In addition, it is equipped with the small to medium halls (Wooden Room 1～3) that were popular in previous PREMIER SOUND FACTORY products, the natural room sounds of different sizes in recording studios (Studio A・B), Roland’s tape echo (Space Echo 0～4), and the cosmic super-reverberation (Lunar Kaguya). It is a selection menu by mouse, but remote selection is also possible from Komplete Kontrol keyboards and others considering accessibility. If you make a remote selection, there may be a few seconds of lag time until the change is applied.

Concert Hall 1
Concert Hall 2
Wooden Room 1
Wooden Room 2
Wooden Room 3
Inside Piano 1
Inside Piano 2
Studio A
Studio B
Space Echo 0
Space Echo 1
Space Echo 2
Space Echo 3
Space Echo 4
Lunar Kaguya 1
Lunar Kaguya 2

1. OVERTONES　0～100（％）上段左

   特にダンパーOFF時の打鍵の際、他に押鍵したまま（＝フェルトが浮いて共振可能な状態）のNoteがあれば、倍音成分等との関係性に応じて共鳴反応が発生します。実機では知らないうちに多数鳴っているこうした倍音共鳴を、共鳴音のサンプリングにより仮想的に付加します。実機同様、ベロシティによる共鳴音量の変化は存外に小さく、それ以上に弦同士の関係性による共鳴音量の大小が生じます。
   物理的理論値のみでなく、実機での各弦同士の膨大な共鳴実績データをもとに、極力リアルに再現しています。
   デフォルト（Center : 50）が推奨値ですが、大きくすれば幻想的に、小さくすればクリアなサウンドを楽しんで頂けます。
   ※ツマミを中央値より下に回すと、共鳴音の音量低下と共に、より共鳴力の弱い弦からは共鳴が発生しなくなります（３段階）。0の時には全て当該サンプル再生自体がオフになりますので、発音数および処理能力の節約にもなります。
   ・ツマミを中央値より上に回すと、共鳴音の音量増加と共にダンパーOnでの打鍵時にも共鳴音の再生を開始します。本来ダンパーOnでは元々フェルトから解放されているため、付加しなくとも全て共鳴を伴った本来のサウンド（収録済）が鳴りますが、ダンパーOff時の共鳴音と交互に鳴らしても不自然にならないようバランスを取るために、補強します。即ち、飽くまでもデフォルト中央値（～やや下げる程度までの範囲）が最も忠実かつ自然である点にご留意ください。

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   ※全てのノブはWindowsではCtrlキー + クリック、Macではコマンドキー + クリックで初期値（50）に戻ります。
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2. RELEASE (Noise)　0～100（％）上段中

   鍵盤から手を離した際に発生するリリース・サウンドの音量を調整します。内部のリリースサンプル・グループのVolumeを直接コントロールします。生音のサンプリングであることから、リリース時の残響や機構の動作音など様々な音が含まれているため、調節は慎重に。60を超えるとノイズカットフィルターが作動します。デフォルト（Center : 50）が推奨値です。
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3. MECHANICAL (Noise)　0～100（％）上段右

   2のリリースサウンドにもわずかに機構のノイズが含まれていますが、このノブにより強調することが可能です。打鍵時・離鍵時どちらもキー別に機構動作音が付加されます。
   デフォルト（Off : 0）が推奨値ですが、お好みで。観客視点や通常レコーディング想定の場合には、０のままが最適です。60を超えるとノイズカットフィルターが作動します。
   ※0の時には当該サンプル再生自体がオフになりますので、発音数の節約にもなります。
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4. HARMONIC RESONANCE (Damper)　0～100（％）下段左

   １のOVERTONESと関連のある機能です。ダンパーペダルOffで「ある鍵」を鳴らし、手を離さず、そのままダンパーペダルをOnにすると、１の項の通り周囲の弦が共振し始めるため響きが徐々に豊かになります。この際の共鳴音量レベルを調整します。
   １のOVERTONES (Noise)と併せて調整して頂くとより適切です。
   デフォルト（Center : 50）が推奨値です。
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5. PEDAL (Damper)　0～100（％）下段中

   ダンパーペダルを踏み込みフェルトが全鍵から離れる時の音。そしてペダルを離すときのゴツンと戻る音を収録。ノブで音量を調整します。
   ハーフ対応のダンパーペダルでは、発音タイミングの最適化に加え、そっと離した場合には鳴らないような工夫が盛り込まれています。
   観客視点など、不要な場合は適宜カットしてご使用ください。
   デフォルト値（Center : 50）
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6. REVERB　0～100（％）下段右

   付加する残響音のレベルを調整します。実際のホールやスタジオのImpulse Responseをサンプリングしたリバーブです。お手軽かつ本格的。レベル以外の細かいパラメータはありません。
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7. IR SELECTOR

   以下のサンプリング・リバーブのImpulse Responseを選択出来ます。世界と競うコンペティションモデルShigeru Kawai EXに相応しい大ホール（Concert Hall 1・2）や本体ピアノ内部を体験できるInside Pianoなど、本物の残響をお愉しみください。
   また、これまでのPREMIER SOUND FACTORY製品で人気のあった小～中ホール（Wooden Room 1～3）や、レコーディングスタジオの、サイズの異なる自然な部屋鳴り（Studio A・B）、Rolandのテープエコー（Space Echo 0～4）、宇宙的スーパー残響（？）のLunar Kaguyaを搭載しています。
   マウスによる選択メニューですが、アクセシビリティを考慮しKomplete Kontrolキーボードなどからリモート選択も可能です。リモート選択を行った場合には、変更の適用まで数秒程度のタイムラグが生じる場合があります。Concert Hall 1
   Concert Hall 2
   Wooden Room 1
   Wooden Room 2
   Wooden Room 3
   Inside Piano 1
   Inside Piano 2
   Studio A
   Studio B
   Space Echo 0
   Space Echo 1
   Space Echo 2
   Space Echo 3
   Space Echo 4
   Lunar Kaguya 1
   Lunar Kaguya 2

Click the Edit button with the wrench mark, and then click the “Script Editor” button, which is the farthest to the right directly under the Instrument Header.

Click the “Expert Setting” tab in the upper left of the displayed screen. Initially, only two buttons, “Release Control” and “WN Filter”, are displayed simply. Both are off by default.

WN Filter

The three knobs that appear to the right of the Release Control button are used to adjust the release time, the pronunciation timing of the release sample, and their application range in individual note events. Further to the right, there is a text box labeled Release time Manipulation.

Ex RTime Knob

This adjusts the FadeOut time after the release of the main sample, before switching to the release sample.

Each sample originally has a separate FadeOut time value set to switch to the release sample, and this knob adjusts that setting in the range of -50ms to +150ms. If you set it longer, you can simulate a longer release time, but be aware that it will deviate from the natural sound because it is a mechanical FadeOut, different from the original release sample. Resetting it to 0 is the default setting.

R Delay Knob

This delays the pronunciation timing of the release sample (up to 50ms). Adjust this if it sounds blurred by increasing the value of the Ex RTime knob. Like the Ex RTime knob, it affects all notes and all samples uniformly, so please be careful. Resetting it to 0 is the default setting.

H Range Knob

This is an abbreviation for Hold Range, and it sets the Hold time for which the values of the two knobs on the left (Ex RTime knob and R Delay knob) are applied. In other words, if it is not released between the note on time and this H Range value for each note signal, the knob settings on the left are ignored.

This is a function to limit the effect to staccato, etc. If you turn it all the way to the right, the range disappears and the values of the Ex RTime knob and the R Delay knob are applied to all releases. 200ms is the default value.

Graph

The velocity curve of the release sample is depicted, along with an explanation of the calculation of the release sample velocity.

The X-axis of the graph represents the decay rate of a single note (let’s call it “A”), which is the progress in the hold time of the assigned main sound sample, signifying its consumption. (Estimated)

The Y-axis of the graph represents the ratio (%) of the pronunciation velocity of the release sample selected when “A” is released, when the note-on velocity of “A” in the X-axis explanation is 100 (%).

By default, when released at a progress of 0% (i.e., immediately after striking a short staccato, the left end of the graph), the R sample is pronounced at 110% of the velocity at the time of striking, and when released at a progress of 99% (just before disappearing, the right end of the graph), it is pronounced at 1% of the velocity at the time of striking.

※ A progress of 100% is not simply the total length of the sample file, but is calculated based on the approximate time it takes for each key and velocity-specific sample to naturally stop ringing.

At the top right of the graph screen, the final release result at the time of actual performance is displayed in white characters. (X value: Y value)

Also, at the time of release, the corresponding scale of the graph flashes momentarily, allowing you to intuitively confirm the relationship between Hold time and progress (Prog).

Variable Parameters: Curv, Peak, Gain

On the left of the graph are three parameters: Curv, Peak, and Gain, which are the numbers that make up the formula to find the Y value at X time. The names Curv, Peak, and Gain are named based on the visual impact they give to the velocity curve.

The image of the procedure for changing is to decide the curvature of the curve with Curv, adjust Peak and Gain to determine the intensity of the R velocity at X=0% time, i.e., the shortest staccato time (the left end of the graph) (such as 110%). At that time, it is necessary to keep in mind that the right end of the graph, X=99% time, is closest to 1% is the most desirable result logically and audibly.

However, X=99% vicinity means just before the end of the ringing, the frequency of occurrence is extremely low, and there is no difference that can be recognized whether the Y value (Release velocity) at that time is 1% or 5%, so there is no need to strictly stick to Y=1 (%) at the right end of the graph, X=99% time.

Because you can always return to the initial value with the preset button explained next, trying extreme values as a test may be useful to confirm the operation.

Preset Button

Below the three parameters are four buttons, Preset A, B, C, User, and a Set_Preset_User button to save to User.

The Preset buttons have the values of the three parameters Curv, Peak, Gain, as well as the Ex RTime knob R Delay knob saved (note that the H Range knob is not saved), and can be called up easily and instantly.

Preset A (Default): Y110% at X0% time. The default value, which is a strong recommendation, is saved.

Preset B: Y115% at X0% time. Assuming a case where the release is a little unsatisfactory at the initial value.

Preset C: In addition to Preset B, this is a model with a slight increase in Ex RTime and R Delay. In the actual machine, it is an image when the damper felt is a little loose. Loosely translated, it means “A. Faithful to the original, B. A little more releases, C. More”.

Preset User: Each parameter can be set freely and saved to the Preset User button by pressing the Set_Preset_User button.

NKS

All parameters and presets in this new feature can also be remotely operated on NKS hardware such as Komplete Kontrol. However, since the Set_Preset_User button cannot be pressed from the NKS hardware, when operating the NKS hardware, if you operate other parameters with the assigned preset knob (Page 3) set to “User”, it will be immediately remembered, so please be careful. Therefore, a “Free” mode that allows you to freely try parameters without affecting the User preset is provided as the fifth option on the preset knob in NKS hardware.

スパナのマークのEdit ボタンをクリック後、インストゥルメント・ヘッダ 直下、一番右の「Script Editor」ボタンをクリックします。

WN Filter

Release Control

Ex RTime ノブ

R Delay ノブ

H Range ノブ

グラフ

変数パラメータ：Curv、Peak、Gain

プリセットボタン

NKS