Radical Piano from Propellerhead is a rack extension for Reason that is designed to be a professional sounding, straight forward, and flexible virtual piano. Radical Keys combines sample playback with cutting edge physical modelling to generate realistic quality sounds and a seamless dynamic response with the freedom to tweak sounds in any direction. The instrument features sympathetic resonance, which means that any undamped strings will ring along with the currently play notes (strings), bringing a new dimension to the sound.

Three Sampled Pianos    Home Grand, Deluxe Grand, Upright    Up to Nine Microphones per Instrument    Sample Playback and Physical Modeling    Sympathetic Resonance Adds Dimension    3-Band EQ    Four Ambience Settings    Width Control for Output    Rack Extension for Reason 6.5 or Later    Works with Reason Essentials 1.5 or Later

• Home Grand: A Bechstein grand piano with a nice “not perfectly tuned” home grand character
• Deluxe Grand: A Steinway Model D grand piano, rated one of the greatest grand pianos available. This particular one belongs to Sveriges Radio (Swedish Radio Ltd)
• Upright: A Futura upright piano with a distinct “living room” character

The pianos were recorded using up to nine microphones per instrument, placed at various critical positions inside and outside of the pianos. The different microphone recordings were then stored in Radical Piano as separate sound sets

• Vintage Mono
  • A single microphone placed outside the waist of the grand piano (or behind the upright piano)
  • For the Steinway grand piano we used an old-school mono ribbon mic with vintage characteristics and a narrow frequency response with the emphasis in the mid-range
  • For the Futura upright piano we used a vintage tube microphone
• Ambience
  • Two microphones in AB configuration placed quite far away from the piano to capture the room ambience
• Floor
  • Two pressure-zone microphones that lay flat on the floor just behind the front legs of the grand piano (and behind the upright piano). They add depth and richness to the sound and are best used as a complement to the other mics
• Jazz
  • Two microphones in AB configuration placed just outside/in front of the piano. This gives a full-bodied sound with a wide stereo image and a less pronounced attack
• Close
  • Two microphones in XY configuration placed close to the hammers. The close mics produce a distinct sound with a sharp attack, ideal for uptempo pop/rock

• Velocity
  • Low
  • Curve
  • High
• Tune
  • Cent
  • Drift
• Sustain Pedal: Control the piano sustain continuously from pedal up to pedal down. As on acoustic pianos, the sustain pedal is not either “on” or “off" - it can be “somewhere in between” as well. The Sustain function in Radical Piano simulates this behavior
• Resonance
  • Level
  • Release Time
• Envelope
  • Attack
  • Decay Curve
  • Release
• Mechanics
  • Key Down
  • Key Up
  • Pedal
    

     

• Character
  • Range: Subdued to Agitated, in 24 steps, with natural sound at the 12 o’clock position. Subdued produces a warm and mellow tone whereas Agitated generates a brighter and significantly more-pronounced tone
• 3-Band EQ
• Ambience
  • Small Room: This simulates the acoustic reflections in a small room
  • Large Room: This simulates the acoustic reflections in a large room
  • Hall: This simulates the acoustic reflections in a medium-size hall
  • Theater: This simulates the acoustic reflections in a large hall/theater
• Output
  • Width: Sets the stereo width of the piano sound
  • Compression: Controls the amount of compression applied to your piano sound

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. what is included in the box ?

A: The following is included with the Novoflex Castel-M Focusing Rack/Rail system. Novoflex Castel-M Focusing Rack/Rail Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty

Q: 2. can this be used on a Manfrotto junior geared head?

A: Yes, the Novoflex Castel-L Focusing Rack Standard can be used on a Manfrotto Junior Geared Head: http://bhpho.to/1hhhw8r

Q: 3. Can this rack be used with a Can I use this with manfrotto 3047 head, what accessories do I need?

A: Yes, this product can be attached to a conventional tripod head like the Manfrotto 3047. It should work just fine.

Q: 4. What is the external diameter of this Extension Tube?

A: That information is not given by Explore Scientific

Q: 5. what is the diameter ? What is its purpose?

A: It's a focusing aid for observation.

Q: 6. What is the minimum and maximum rail-to-rail depths?

A: This has a minimum mounting depth requirement of 17 3/4″ and a maximum depth of 19 1/2″.

Q: 7. What is the thread pattern?

A: The Explore Scientific Extension Tube for Select Rack & Pinion Focusers (1") has a threading of M54 x 0.75mm.

Q: 8. I have a Arca Swiss Flip-Lock on my tripod, will this work with the Castel-XQ mounting system?

A: Yes.

Q: 9. Can the image be inverted on the display? I need to install one the folds up and one that folds down so that the two displays are one on top of the other

A: I am sorry but you will not be able to flip the image on the TLM-170GM. Feel free to email us directly at provideo@bhphoto.com if you'd like some help locating products that may work for your situation.

Q: 10. Does this unit have a release to quickly position the rail anywhere and then make macro adjustments? does the rail move using the two blue knobs on the bottom plate?

A: The bottom stage is geared directly and has no clutch to disengage the drive. The top stage locks and slides, but has no geared movement.