Orchestral Tools has introduced a new virtual instrument that captures the evocative aura of an iconic Hollywood composer’s personal grand piano. James Newton Howard Piano brings the sounds of a Steinway Model D piano recorded in James Newton Howard’s studio, featuring 25 dynamic layers and production-ready mixes by Alan Meyerson.
James Newton Howard believes that “good sounds inspire creativity.” We’ve captured his concert grand with the greatest attention to detail. This way, its majestic sounds can accompany every step of your creative process, from sketching themes to refining ideas to incorporating its cinematic mixes into your final scores.
In his illustrious career spanning over thirty years, James Newton Howard has been a Hollywood composer, record producer, arranger, and songwriter. He is an Emmy and Grammy winner, and he’s been nominated for nine Oscars. He has worked on over 140 film and television projects, including all five entries in the Hunger Games franchise, Signs, Batman Begins, Pretty Woman, and Disney’s Atlantis to name a few.
Available for SINE version 1.3.4 or later, James Newton Howard Piano is on sale for the introduction price of €99 EUR until August 7th, 2025 (Reg. €129 EUR).
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