Glass Piano

Glass Piano samples the baby grand that Philip Glass has written on for around 30 years, recorded in his New York home. It has the personal sound of a lived-in domestic instrument rather than a concert grand. Six presets run from a plain grand and a softer version to more atmospheric, treated sounds. That range suits minimalist cues, repeating figures and reflective drama, and anyone writing in a Glass-like style. It now lives in the free Splice INSTRUMENT plugin, so a Splice account is needed. One writer noted the piano is tuned away from standard concert pitch, which is worth checking before layering it with other instruments.