Native Instruments – Claire: Avant

Avant-garde grand piano sound

• Experimental follow-up to Claire
• Unique sounds created through unconventional techniques including matte finishes, soft left pedal, harmonics and more
• Create ripples of changing textures with the Particles engine and new Patterns Tool presets

Hidden Secrets of the Claire Grand Piano

Avant is not just another piano. Recorded with the lid off, it conveys the whispers, echoes, and raw textures hidden in traditional piano libraries. From metallic strikes to delicate touches, deep bass to high-grained tones, each sound invites you to try something new. Discover raspy, sharp, plucked, and muted tones perfect for film soundtracks, experimental works, and more.

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.

Perform with Kontrol keyboards

Claire: Avant integrates seamlessly with our Kontrol S-Series keyboards, offering an intuitive velocity editor, expertly crafted presets, and hands-on browsing and control of sounds via the detailed display for a truly immersive playing experience.

Created with Galaxy Instruments

Claire: Avant was produced in collaboration with Galaxy Instruments. Founder Uli Baronowsky and his team have previously partnered in the creation of critically acclaimed virtual piano instruments Noire, Claire, Piano Colors, The Giant, Una Corda, and The Definitive Piano Collection, as well as Alicia’s Electric Keys, Electric Keys – Tines Duo, Vocal Colors, Mysteria, Thrill, and Rise & Hit.