An absurdly sampled piano representing what many consider to be the pinnacle of pianos: the Steinway D Concert Grand.
We went crazy recording 36 velocity layers per every pedal combination, allowing for smooth dynamic performance across the entire range thanks to the ‘re-performance’ technology that this piano is equipped with. From the heart of the interface, dial-in the preferred amount of velocity layers for the perfect balance between performance and accuracy.
Easily bend this piano to your musical will! There are a bunch of simple ways to alter the tone and feel of this vintage Steinway. In addition to alternate mic positions, curated controls and snapshot presets allow you to adapt to any style from jazz, classical, cinematic, pop, and beyond.
The default mic position is a beautiful stereo pair located at the lip of the piano for a nice balance of intimacy and space, but there are multiple microphone positions for finding the right sound.
Five additional mics are individually available as separate expansions should you decide to add them later, or bundle with the full instrument at a discount.
Adjust crucial parameters to change how the piano performs under your fingers. Fine-tune response curves to fit the action of your keyboard controller, tweak nuanced humanization elements, or alter things in ways not possible on a real piano.
| Features | Lite | Full |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Layers per-key | 12 | 36 |
| Sustain & Sans Pedal Samples | ||
| Una Corda (Sustain & Sans) Samples | ||
| Dedicated Staccatos | ||
| Adaptive Releases | ||
| Variable Dynamics Selection | ||
| Advanced Sympathetic Resonance Engine | ||
| Sostenuto Pedal Modeling | ||
| Re-pedal Modeling | ||
| Custom Reverb Impulse Responses | ||
| Tone & Character Tweaking | ||
| Stereo & Perspective Adjust | ||
| Silent Key Strikes | ||
| Dynamics & Volume Sculpting | ||
| Articulation Purging | ||
| Additional Mic Positions Available* | ||
| NKS Compatible | ||
| Made for Kontakt Player | ||
| Download Size | 12 GB | 34 GB* (204 GB w/all mics) |
*34 GB per mic position! Yep, this instrument is a monster.
Nestled in a wooded neighborhood a few miles north of our city lies a hidden gem unbeknowingly attached to the side of a house: an entire music hall full of world class pianos equipped with state-of-the-art disklavier technology. John Q Walker designed this addition to his home after one that the 19th-century composer Richard Wagner built at his home in Germany. It was here where he focused on building technology to re-create live music “re-performances” with his now-defunct company Zenph Sound Innovations. Before founding Zenph in 2002, Walker was a leading developer of VoIP, and was influential in the creation of the IEEE 802 local-area network (LAN) and the 802.11 wireless LAN (“Wi-Fi”) standards. As a devoted pianist himself, and with his expertise in technology, it was the perfect collaboration for preserving his prized pianos as virtual instruments.
If you’re a currently enrolled student or an educator at an accredited school – whether it’s a university, high school, conservatory, or a structured online program – we’d love to offer you 20% off our instruments.
To apply, just send us a message including your school or program name, your role (like student or teacher), and any other relevant info – along with a quick proof of your academic status (like a scanned student or faculty ID). Once we’ve had a chance to review your info, we’ll send you a custom discount code to use at checkout.
A few things to note: This discount can’t be combined with other discount codes, sale pricing, or upgrade offers. Short-term courses, non-accredited programs, or quick certificate workshops don’t qualify.
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After purchase, the gift card will be automatically emailed to the recipient.
We offer upgrades from a lower edition (e.g., Lite) to a higher edition (e.g., Full) by paying the price difference between what you originally paid and the current price of the higher edition of eligible product series. Promotional pricing will also be factored into the upgrade process during active sales. Additionally, you have the option to retain access to your current edition for a $10 license fee.
