Boesendorfer Imperial Essentials

Essence of Grandeur

• Legendary Bösendorfer 290 Imperial – 97 keys, 8 octaves

• Warm, orchestral tone with powerful bass and rich overtones

• Hollywood-proven ambience of Stage A at Vienna Synchron Stage

• Mix-ready sound with Room Mix and close mic options

• Adjustable sympathetic and body resonance

• Upgrade path to Synchron Bösendorfer Imperial

Experience the majestic soul of Vienna’s most celebrated concert grand with the Bösendorfer Imperial Essentials – a streamlined yet deeply expressive version of our renowned Synchron Bösendorfer Imperial. Capturing the warmth, power, and orchestral depth of Bösendorfer’s legendary 290 Imperial, this brilliant edition brings the instrument’s unmistakable timbre straight to your studio in an accessible, easy-to-use format. Recorded at the world-class Stage A of the Vienna Synchron Stage, it delivers the Imperial’s characteristic brilliance and gravity in a mix-ready sound that shines in any genre.

Majestic Depth, Refined Focus

The Bösendorfer Imperial has captivated pianists for generations with its extended range and immense tonal breadth. Its nine extra sub-bass notes, reaching down to a resonant low C, create a harmonic foundation that’s felt as much as it’s heard. This Essentials version preserves that grandeur, maintaining the instrument’s warmth, balance, and depth while substantially reducing its footprint on your hard drive. The result is a perfectly balanced sound – rich and powerful, yet intimate and clear – ready to adapt seamlessly to both classical and contemporary productions.

Your Signature Bösendorfer Sound

Shape your personal Imperial tone with ease through the Synchron Piano Player. Choose from expertly designed mixer presets or fine-tune your sound with detailed control over key EQ, resonance, and reverb. Adjust sympathetic resonance, refine the instrument’s body response, and add a touch of algorithmic reverb for extra spatial depth. Whether you’re performing solo, scoring for film, or producing pop and jazz tracks, Bösendorfer Imperial Essentials offers the timeless sound of one of history’s most revered concert grands – at an inviting price point, with no compromise on inspiration.

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Mac:

• macOS 11 Big Sur or higher
• 64 bit
• Intel Core i5/i7/i9/Xeon/M1/M2
• RAM: 8GB (16GB recommended) - Big Bang Orchestra, SYNCHRON-ized, Smart Series
• RAM: 16GB (32GB recommended) - Synchron Libraries, SYNCHRON-ized Dimension Strings & Brass
• SSD hard drive recommended

Windows:

• Windows 10 or higher
• 64 bit
• Intel Core i5/i7/i9/Xeon
• RAM: 8GB (16GB recommended) - Big Bang Orchestra, SYNCHRON-ized, Smart Series
• RAM: 16GB (32GB recommended) - Synchron Libraries, SYNCHRON-ized Dimension Strings & Brass
• SSD hard drive recommended

Free hard drive space according to the library size.