Four renowned grand pianos as virtual instruments – Bechstein D-280, Steinway D, Bösendorfer 290 and Yamaha C7, captured in detail with three mic positions.

Each piano offers three mic positions, eight articulations and up to 18 velocities per note for each articulation, so detail and stereo image can be tailored precisely to your performance and mix. You can mix the mic positions freely, simulate the damping effect of the piano lid and load only the positions you need into memory. The pianos were recorded in a specially prepared environment with vintage Neumann microphones, Meitner AD converters and a classic 8078 Neve console, with close-mic recordings engineered by Ken Scott; the same impulse responses as Symphonic Orchestra and Symphonic Choirs allow all three to blend seamlessly.

Features

• Bechstein D-280, Steinway D, Bösendorfer 290 and Yamaha C7
• Created by Doug Rogers and Nick Phoenix
• Three mic positions, eight articulations, up to 18 velocities
• Close mics engineered by Ken Scott, recorded with Neumann, Meitner and Neve 8078
• Same impulse responses as Symphonic Orchestra and Symphonic Choirs
• Load only the mic positions you need into memory

Technical details

• Type: bundle (four virtual instruments)
• Operating systems: Windows, macOS
• Plug-in formats: VST2, VST3, Audio Unit (macOS only), AAX
• Architecture: 64-bit
• Licensing: iLok (computer-bound or iLok USB key)
• Content: Bechstein D-280, Steinway D, Bösendorfer 290, Yamaha C7

System requirements

• Mac OS X 10.7 Lion or later
• Windows 7 or later
• Processor (macOS): Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.1 GHz or higher (PowerPC not supported)
• Processor (Windows): Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Dual Core, 2.1 GHz or higher
• RAM: 8 GB
• Disk space: 57 GB
• 7200 RPM or faster hard drive (non energy saving) for sample streaming
• Sound card with ASIO drivers (Windows)

The licence is registered with the manufacturer at http://eastwestsounds.com/register. You will receive your serial number and the download link by e-mail immediately after purchase.