Over half a million dollars worth of pianos are included:

The most detailed collection of the world's finest grand pianos, 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 by the same producers (Doug Rogers and Nick Phoenix) who produced Symphonic Orchestra and Symphonic Choirs.

The collection includes a Bechstein D-280 Concert Grand Piano, with close mics engineered by KEN SCOTT (Elton John/Supertramp/David Bowie/Beatles), Steinway D Concert Grand Piano, Bosendorfer 290 Concert Grand Piano, and Yamaha C7 Grand Piano. 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.

Produced by DOUG ROGERS and NICK PHOENIX

Quick Facts

• Bechstein D-280 Concert Grand Piano
  (close mics engineered by KEN SCOTT (Elton John/Supertramp/David Bowie/Beatles)
  
• Steinway D Concert Grand Piano
  
• Bösendorfer 290 Concert Grand Piano
  
• Yamaha C7 Grand Piano
  
• 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
  
• 10-16 velocities per note (and again in soft pedal, sustain pedal, and soft sustain)
  
• 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 Bosendorfer
  
• True multi-velocity soft pedal samples with and without sustain pedal
  
• Release samples with software envelope follower
  
• Articulations on each piano include
  a. pedal resonance
  b. staccato
  c. soft pedal
  d. sustain
  e. repetitions
  
• 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.

Interface

POWERED BY EASTWEST'S PLAY 64-bit Advanced Sample Engine with built-in Network Control (plug-in or standalone)

This VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT combines intuitive handling with excellent sound quality, and functions as a plug-in instrument, without the need for a sampler.

ABOUT PLAY SYSTEM

PLAY isn't just a sampler, it's a complete high-performance sample management system

• Offers native support for more platforms than any other software engine
  
• Network support for large studios, expandable systems
  
• The latest in technology (64-bit, next generation operating systems, plus lossless compression to increase efficiency and lower storage requirements)
  
• The highest sound quality (ground-up effects, 24-bit or 16-bit, highest quality interpolation)
  
• The best virtual instruments from the multiple award-winning EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP producers
  
• The most intuitive controls, custom designed for each library
  
• Complete portability
  
• Try and buy new instruments any time, anywhere with an internet connection

Detailed information on the PLAY advanced sample system can be found here

System Requirements

• Up to 230 Gb Free Hard Disc Space (Each piano is approx. 60 Gb and can be loaded individually)
  
• DVD Drive
  
• iLok USB dongle (a free soundsonline.com account is required for retrieving and managing iLok licenses)
  
• If you do not own an iLok Security Key you can purchase one at your local authorized EASTWEST retailers, or here.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MAC

G4 1Ghz or faster, 1Gb RAM, Mac OS 10.4, DVD drive,
iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation

RECOMMENDED MAC SYSTEM:

Core Duo or better processor, 2Gb RAM

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR PC:

P4 2.5Ghz or faster, 1Gb RAM, Windows XP SP 2 or Vista, sound card, DVD drive,
iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation

RECOMMENDED PC SYSTEM:

Core Duo or better processor, 2Gb RAM, sound card with ASIO drivers

INCLUDED FOR BOTH PC & MAC:

32-bit standalone and plug-in versions included.
64-bit PC VST (host must support 64-bit VST plugins) and standalone versions included.
Check the following compatibility chart for availability of other 64-bit versions and updates.

PLEASE NOTE: A 64-BIT SYSTEM IS REQUIRED TO USE ALL 3 MIC POSITIONS SIMULTANEOUSLY

SUPPORTED INTERFACES

WIN: VST™, ASIO™, DirectSound™
MAC: VST™, Audio Units™, Core Audio™

*RTAS and 64 bit will be available as a free download for registered customers upon release

All included instruments, information and specifications are subject to change without notice.