Let's Play CLAIRE From Native Instruments A Real Beauty

[@geoffwilliams6691]

Simon, you are truly a superb influence on all that is beautiful in MUSIC today and a lovely human being - God Bless You.

[@vintageklavier1980s]

Thank you for playing and showing us one of the world's most beautiful instruments - if not the most beautiful! Your sweet playing always brings tears of joy to my eyes!

[@PraiseTracks]

That is so kind of you to say, and so encouraging. I am so blessed to be able to be here to share my experiences with you. Joyfully yours.

[@raffaelem2005]

god i cant get enough of your playing!!!!!

[@DropItStudio]

Plz more of your playing! Wooow!!!

[@PraiseTracks]

Stay tuned!

[@Harrysound]

I sit here on a Saturday night in a dimly lit room, I just came to listen to your fantastic playing. Guitar in hand jamming along. You’re a wonderful player.

[@گلنوشناظمی]

this is probably the best sounding fazioli f308 that I've ever heard❤ for example the vsl and vilabs f308s were both so hard and bright

[@sallywebber6579]

Thank you Simeon. You blessed us both, All our love, Chris and Sally, UK

[@PraiseTracks]

My pleasure always. Thankful for your kind support. 🤓🙏🏻

[@88mokeyz8k]

Hands Down the Best Claire Demo's of the Software! This is a must-have! ❤❤❤

[@PraiseTracks]

Thanks for the very kind words. CLAIRE is indeed amazing. It is very rich and has so much potential. Joyfully yours!

[@xaviduch]

Great musician, inspiring, and an even better person, I am sure...Thanks for this inspiring demo, Simon!

[@PraiseTracks]

It is my pleasure. Thanks so much for the kind words of encouragement!

[@rickydedos4085]

I just got the full VSL 308 version and it’s crazy. I’m still playing with it trying to figure it all out. How would you compare the two?

[@magicmulder]

Ah, it’s a Fazioli, so that’s why I liked it instantly. I had the Imperfect Samples Fazioli Grand which sounded wonderful but had issues with too many notes played at once. This one is not as huge and sounds just wonderful. (For reference, my favorite is Sonuscore Chroma.)

[@TerryLex]

huuu this keys go so deep under the skin, wow fantastic feel. nothing more to say!

[@ChristopherCoote-hr4uo]

I could honestly listen to your playing all day! Amazing Simeon, and what a beautiful instrument.

[@PraiseTracks]

Thanks Christopher🙏🏻

[@jumpbackgeno]

I like the small talking between passages haha wow so Good, and I'm a Metal guy splendid..

[@PraiseTracks]

So glad you enjoyed watching. This was an excerpt from a recent livestream and there were over 100 in the chat. I love being in the moment when exploring these amazing instruments and this one did not disappoint. Thanks for the kind words. Joyfully yours.

[@DL-kc2mw]

Excellent review as always❣. I have to hear you play a Rhodes keyboard sometime Rhodes should send one to your home!!🎼

[@PraiseTracks]

That would be amazing. I tell you what, send them a note and let them know you would like to see the Rhodes on the channel. It seems to carry more weight when developers and companies hear from the viewing audience. Thanks so much for the support.

[@Kirgiese]

Simon, It's great to hear you play the piano on this digital path I am the piano tuner of this product Best regards from Andre 👍🙏

[@GermanPianoMan]

Agnus Dei in the beginning? Very Beautiful! Best VST i have heard since the VSL stuff.

[@AbsoluteMusic_Man]

WoW Brother love the art of this! So amazing ...... This brings life to any given situation. Just got yourself a new sub! Just inspired me to get back going more with my channel. God bless you! Great VST and awesome playing. I can tell you have a humble heart and love doing this.

[@گلنوشناظمی]

I've been dying for them to release another piano like noire, with a soft pedal and mic positions, wow i love it❤ this is honestly the only piano that i truly enjoyed this year thank you Simeon❤

[@PraiseTracks]

What is cool about CLAIRE is that they sampled the 4th pedal which brings thins on the Fazioli to a different level. Thanks as always for the kind support.

[@iamthatiam1]

Was waiting for you to meet this stunning piano library!! You are the only one who can do it justice. Simply beautiful....and thank you!💝

[@PraiseTracks]

Always such a blessing. I am so glad you enjoyed watching.

[@kostasvlachos4262]

You are so good player I love your videos thank you for sharing

[@PraiseTracks]

It is my pleasure. Thanks so much for the kind encouragement.

[@jacobsjoman9048]

Excellent in every way Simeon!

[@PraiseTracks]

Thanks Jacob!

[@HenryLy-mx1xg]

Incredibly deep and powerful bass notes! How would you compare this to the VSL F308? Thanks.

[@MickBenjamins]

You make it sing!

[@PraiseTracks]

Thanks Mick, that means a lot to me. Appreciate the support.

[@stockholmpublishings2937]

how do you compare this to Noire? which would be better for music production in a mix with other instruments? any cons and pros between them? thx!

[@cirisirpula152]

Love your playing! Do you need to mess with velocities of your Casio on DAW when using Noire or Claire? I think my Yamaha sends too low velocities because NI pianos are always super quiet.

[@PraiseTracks]

I did not adjust any velocity levels on my controllers. My experience with other Yamaha users is that the velocity curves and response on some can be difficult to dial in at first. I always say to go to the extremes (high and low) and see how it affects the sound, then make adjustments until you hit on a sound that you are enjoying. You can do some in the keyboard itself but most virtual pianos allow you to tweak the velocity scaling so I would experiment. Thanks for watching.

[@cirisirpula152]

@PraiseTracks Thanks, I have to experiment. Just a bit annoying to always have to change stuff instead of it working out of the box. I have been eyeing out Casio px-S5000/6000

[@reziahamed6654]

Hi Simeon.... Outrageous playing as always.. Sorry for a picky question though.. What would you pick against the NI NOIRE & CLAIRE vs the equivalent pianos in the IK Pianoverse collection... ? ☺... Thanks soooooo much for your GREAT reviews as always....🙏

[@okay1904]

I just get this feeling with the sampled libraries, that it may take a while to build up a collection of about 6 to 8 of the best ones, and this will cost a lot of money. Why do I say this, different tracks will need different kinds of tones. And then you need a really good keyboard controller. What is the Casio keyboard that Simeon uses in this demo, as his master keyboard controller? In general I find this Fazioli a bit dark. Wondering how well it will cut through in a mix. But whatever the case, it will have its uses.

[@tendingtropic7778]

noire still sounds great

[@PraiseTracks]

Absolutely, it is like they captured the lightning in a bottle. CLAIRE is not NOIRE and vice versa, they each fit into a tone pallet that gives you some amazing possibilities. Thanks so much for watching.

[@unelias2592]

Your playing is beautiful as always! What keys are you playing? Casio?

[@PraiseTracks]

Yes, I am using the CASIO Privia PX-S7000. Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@albertjanschol]

would you use this instrument for live performances over The Grandeur?

[@orlandonandez]

Simeon, from your point of view, which do you like more, NI CLAIRE or Ivory GERMAN D? I want to buy one, and I'm not sure which of the two is more faithful. They both sound insanely good.

[@BUJU2007]

You might want to look into the VI Labs Modern D. I think that one is really good too.

[@jackflynn-oakley1937]

Shootout this vs Noir! This is a beauty

[@Todzuum]

Well noire is going to be much different because it’s a much softer piano so it’s going to purely preference of the owners

[@PraiseTracks]

I actually did a short comparison of NOIRE in this video. The CFX has that distinctive Yamaha top end when using the PURE. The felt option in NOIRE is also very beautiful. Thanks for watching.

[@jackflynn-oakley1937]

@@PraiseTracks I'm sorry mate I didn't get all the way through, my bad. Will watch the full thing later! Thanks for the reply

[@stizan9185]

​@@Todzuum The Noire Pure version is not softer, especially the higher register since its a yamaha cfx, it has a brighter sound, but I still found Claire to have a slightly cleaner sound overall even if its softer

[@PraiseTracks]

Yes, the PURE definitely has that extra top end shine, while the FELT is unquestionably softer and mellow. It is the magic of NOIRE to have both in one package.

[@sayhellojordan2671]

would this work on kontakt 7?

[@PraiseTracks]

No, as this is a KOMPLETE instrument this uses some of the features exclusive to Kontakt 8. If you have other versions of Kontakt installed it will coexist without an issue. I actually have versions 5, 6,7 and 8 running here. Thanks for watching.

[@kaislate]

Does anyone know if Nils Frahm was involved in this as he was with Noire?

[@PraiseTracks]

I would not think so as NOIRE was based on his personal CFX and studio. Galaxy instruments however were involved in both and many more incredible pianos from Native Instruments. Thanks for watching.

[@DJIncendration]

They should have mentioned the kind of piano in the marketing, at least like they did for Noire.

[@PraiseTracks]

@@DJIncendration it was because of their licensing agreements. Sometimes companies prefer sample developers not to mention the brand of the instrument.

[@DJIncendration]

@ All the more reason to mention it on the product page.

[@chrissavage5298]

​@@DJIncendrationThe point he made in his comment pretty much ruled this option out.