Native Instruments Claire Avant v1.0

Avant-garde piano tones

• The experimental sequel to the Claire grand piano – get both together, at a special bundle price of $199.00
• Unique sounds captured through unconventional techniques, including brushed tones, damped una corda, flageolet, and much more
• Spark ripples of evolving textures with the Particles engine and new Patterns Tool presets

A piano’s hidden secrets

Claire: Avant isn’t just another piano. Recorded with the lid off, it captures the whispers, echoes, and raw textures that traditional piano plugins hide. From metallic hits to delicate piano droplets, deep basses to high-grit tones, each sound invites you to try something new. Uncover scraped, struck, plucked, and dampened tones that are perfect for film scores, experimental productions, and beyond.

Color your sound

Claire: Avant turns the piano into your canvas, offering nine unique articulations and preparations, including brushed textures, flageolet harmonics, damped una corda, soft and metal mallets, muted strings, wooden and ivory plucks, and more. Responding with up to 13 velocity zones and three round robins, every sound feels alive and evolves with each touch.

Patterns and Particles

The Particles engine infuses every note with shimmering harmonics and dynamic, responsive elements, turning simple key presses into rich, evolving soundscapes. With over 40 custom presets for Kontakt’s Pattern Tool, along with randomization options, new ideas flow effortlessly. Combine these tools for intricate organic passages that unfold as you play.

Exploring the sound of Claire: Avant

Watch producer and composer Tonnerre bring this exceptional Kontakt instrument to life, as he explores a selection of presets to showcase its huge range of sonic possibilities.