EastWest Pianos Steinway D Platinum Edition Quantum Leap Piano Sample Library [Virtual]

After two years of recording, editing, and programming, EastWest/Quantum Leap Pianos proudly presents the most detailed collection of the world`s finest grand pianos ever recorded in one of the 'temples of sound' EASTWEST STUDIOS (more RIAA certified platinum and gold records awarded than any other recording studios) with 3 mic positions for each piano.

This virtual instrument includes one of the world's finest grand pianos, with this version offering the Steinway D with 24 bit samples. The PLAY interface includes impulses from the same hall the producers used to record Symphonic Orchestra and Symphonic Choirs so the pianos can blend with those collections.

Includes

• 64-bit standalone and plug-in versions included (for 32-bit compatibility please use PLAY 4.3.5).

Features

• The most detailed piano recordings - EVER!
• Load any piano or mic position individually (each piano is approx. 60Gbs)
• 3 positions are included per piano for maximum flexibility
• 10-18 velocities per note of sustain and sustain with pedal
• 8-12 velocities per note of repetitions and repetitions with pedal
• 5-8 velocities of soft pedal and soft pedal with sustain pedal
• 16 velocity staccato on every piano
• Repetition samples taken from 180 BPM performances for a TRUE repetition sound and not simply an alternate take.
• Software detects true repetitions
• Resonance - pedal resonance recorded for every note at multiple velocities, as well as with the soft pedal down
• Release samples with software envelope follower
• Articulations on each piano include:
  • a. sustain
  • b. sustain with pedal
  • c. repetitions
  • d. repetitions with pedal
  • e. soft pedal
  • f. soft pedal with sustain pedal
  • g. staccato
  • h. release trails
• Recorded in a proper piano environment with vintage Neumann microphones, Meitner AD converters and a vintage 8078 Neve console
• Stereo swap possible in software Mic position mixing in software
• Lid position simulation
• Articulation matrix for quick and straightforward loading
• Most powerful streaming engine available with highest polyphony counts
• PLAY interface includes impulses from the same hall the producers used to record Symphonic Orchestra and Symphonic Choirs so the pianos can blend with those collections

Specifications

• System Requirements: 282 GB Free Hard Disc Space (Platinum)
• MAC Recommended System:
  • Mac Pro Late 2013 edition (current model with round enclosure) or above
  • 16GB RAM or more
  • Mac OSX 10.7 or later
  • SSD (Solid State Drive) for sample streaming
• PC Recommended System:
  • Intel Core 2 Quad, or AMD Quad Core 2.66GHz or higher
  • 16GB RAM or more
  • Windows 7 or later (64-bit Windows/Host Sequencer)
  • Sound card with ASIO drivers
  • SSD (Solid State Drive) for sample streaming
• All Systems:
  • iLok account required for machine (electronic) license placed on your computer or use optional iLok Key; internet connection required for one-time product activation

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