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The 1990 Studio Grand Piano is amongst one of our favourite virtual instruments ever done. This extraordinary library contains over 48.000 samples and unique microphones/positions, including Neumann 87’s, Coles, Neve SE Ribbon’s, AKG 414’s and Neumann KM 184’s. Everything was lovingly recorded & processed at 96k at a famous hi-tech British Studio through one of the greatest custom NEVE desks in existence before expertly down sampling to a smooth 48k for ease of streaming. We wanted to create a hyper-realistic virtual instrument that pays an homage to its counter-part in reality – the incredibly versatile and studio defacto, Yamaha C7. The piano is best described as incredibly versatile and fantastic for pop, rock, classical, fusion and all in-between. The sustain samples were carefully crafted at both pedal up and pedal down positions. We also as a bonus sampled staccato and staccatissimo notes (w/round robin each), so you have the correct attack for faster runs. In addition the library gives you full control over the dynamic response as well as mechanics and tone, so you can dial in the perfect sound & dynamic match for your workflow – all simply done with a click of the mouse. We also included full control over resonance, room tone and signal chain noise, non tonal key control, unique release triggers for hammer action, string damping, and release triggers for our room and ambient microphones. In essence you have everything right at your finger tips and most importantly – it just works effortlessly.
Deep Sampling

The 1990 Studio Grand Piano contains over 48.000 samples and a gorgeous fully 3D rendered interface. Everything was lovingly recorded at a incredibly well known British Studio through custom NEVE Consoles and offers you the most versatile Studio Grand Piano we have ever played. Whether you want the best studio microphones (ex. Neumann u87, Cole, Neve Ribbon Mics). The best reverbs (ex. Bricasti M7 or TC 6000). It is all there at your finger tips.
Deep Options

What sets the 1990 Studio Grand Piano apart from competitors is not just the great recordings, programming or stunning lay-out. But it is also the wealth of features – allowing you to dial in precisely the sound you want. Whether its controlling the dynamic feel of the piano with a single click, the resonance, the pedal volume, ADSR or even the sounds of your fingers touching the keys. No engineering degree required. It all just makes sense.
Articulations

    Deep-Sampled main articulations including:
        Sustains Pedal Down (up 10 layers)
        Sustains Pedal Up (up to 10 layers)
        Staccatissimo (up to 7 round robin)
        Staccato (up to 4 round robin)
    Naturally triggered articulations include:
        Sympathetic Resonance
        Keys (The non tonal sound of the hammers hitting the strings)
        Hammers (The sound of the hammers falling after being released)
        Pedals both depressed and released
        True Noise & Room Tone from the untouched signal chain
        Release Triggers (Time based for both Tail of the sound and the immediate resonant buzz associated with damping a piano string)

Microphones

Recorded at a famous British studio with all microphone positions recorded through a custom NEVE desk. All microphones can of course be loaded/unloaded and include Volume, Stereo Spread, Pan, Solo and Mute functions:

    Mixed Microphone (Sweet processed Mix of all mics)
    Neumann u87 Microphones
    Neumann Km 184 Microphones
    Coles 4038 Microphones
    Neve SE Ribbon Microphones
    AKG 414 Microphones

Two additional pro-grade reverb options:

    TF 8000 (incl. On/Off, Pan, Spread, Volume)
    8Casti (incl. On/Off, Pan, Spread, Volume)

The 1990 Studio Grand has a wealth of options, including:

    Uniquely sampled Pedal Up and Pedal Down
    Live Keyswitch, CC, & Auto Detect Controls over the core articulations
    Dynamics Response Control
    Sympathetic Resonance Control
    Key Control (Non tonal sound of the strings & falling of hammers upon release)
    Pedal Volume Control
    Release Triggers of Hammer Action
    Release Triggers (Time based for both Tail of the sound and the immediate resonant buzz associated with damping a piano string)
    True Noise & Room Tone from the untouched signal chain
    ADSR Controls

OVERVIEW

    Price: $249
    Kontakt VST / AU / AAX
    47.336 Samples. 17.4GB HDD (compressed from 29.9GB)
    6 Microphones (incl. Neumann u87, Coles, Neve, AKG etc)
    Recorded on custom NEVE Console
    2 Pro-Grade Reverbs (Bricasti and TC)
    Sustains Pedal Up/Down – up to 10 velocity layers
    Staccato (4RR) and Staccatissimo (7RR)
    Product only available as Direct Download
    Full Retail Version of Kontakt 5.5 (or later) Required

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