Randy's Prepared Piano

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Cinesamples Randy’s Prepared Piano brings a strikingly original sonic palette to MuseSounds, capturing the unmistakable artistry of renowned film composer and pianist Randy Kerber. Recorded across multiple world-class scoring stages, this deeply sampled instrument transforms the traditional piano into a source of cinematic texture, rhythm, and atmosphere. At its core, this library explores the art of prepared piano — physically altering the instrument to create entirely new timbres. Through techniques such as muted strings, harmonics shaped with putty, metallic preparations, and unconventional percussive gestures, the piano becomes something far beyond its classical roots, capable of everything from delicate, intimate tones to eerie, otherworldly soundscapes. The library was recorded using multiple pianos and microphone perspectives at the iconic MGM Scoring Stage and Hollywood Scoring Studios, delivering a rich, detailed sound that sits effortlessly in modern film, TV, and game scoring contexts. With a wide range of articulations and extended techniques, composers can shape performances that feel organic, experimental, and deeply expressive. From soft, intimate textures to aggressive, percussive hits, Randy’s Prepared Piano offers a unique toolkit for adding character and nuance to any score. Key Features Deeply sampled prepared piano with a wide range of extended techniques Unique sound design elements including muted strings, harmonics, metallic textures, and percussive effects Multiple microphone perspectives for flexible mixing and spatial control Rich dynamic range for expressive, cinematic performance Ideal for film scoring, ambient music, and experimental composition Whether you’re underscoring tension, creating atmospheric layers, or exploring new sonic territory, Prepared Piano delivers a distinctive voice that redefines what a piano can be.