Description
Quantum Leap Pianos Steinway D Platinum
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PIANOS
The new meaning of heavyweight. EastWest/Quantum Leap Pianos stands out because it's the biggest most ambitious sampled piano project ever, with the sound quality to prove it.
— KEYBOARD MAGAZINE
After two years of recording, editing, and programming, EastWest/Quantum Leap proudly present 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 four of the world's finest grand pianos: a Bechstein D-280, Steinway D, Bösendorfer 290, and Yamaha C7. 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.
EastWest/Quantum Leap Pianos Gold Edition, which provides only the player's perspective mics and 16-bit samples, is available for users with less powerful systems. A low-cost upgrade path is available for users of the Gold Edition who wish to move up to the Full Edition.
Additional close mics version engineered by KEN SCOTT
(Elton John, Supertramp, David Bowie, Beatles)
• 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
• Proprietary resonance captured on the Bösendorfer
• 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.
In summation, these are without question the most gorgeous sounding sampled pianos I've ever heard. If you're looking for the most authentic sounding sampled grand pianos available at this time, and have a system that can handle it, Quantum Leap Pianos is a must-consider.
• RECORDING MAGAZINE
System Requirements
• 57 GB Free Hard Disc Space
MAC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.1GHz or higher (PPC not supported)
• 8GB RAM
• Mac OSX 10.7 or later
• 7200 RPM or faster (non energy saving) hard drive for sample streaming
PC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Intel Core 2 Duo, or AMD Dual Core 2.1GHz or higher
• 8GB RAM
• Windows 7 or later
• Sound card with ASIO drivers
• 7200 RPM or faster (non energy saving) hard drive for sample streaming
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
Included for both PC and Mac:
• 64-bit standalone and plug-in versions included (for 32-bit compatibility please use PLAY 4.3.5).
• Check the compatibility chart for supported hosts.