Studio Boesendorfer Imperial

Studio Bösendorfer Imperial - Imperial Grandeur

• Captured in the controlled ambience of the Silent Stage

• Bösendorfer’s CEUS technology for stunning clarity, detail, and precision

• Up to 1,200 samples per key

• Up to 100 velocities per key

• Close, Player, and Audience perspective

The Studio Bösendorfer Imperial brings the unmistakable Viennese sound of one of the world’s most revered concert grands straight to your studio. Recorded in the controlled acoustic environment of Vienna’s second studio, the Silent Stage, this virtual instrument offers an intimate and highly flexible sound, perfect for a wide range of musical styles. The recorded concert grand, a Bösendorfer Imperial 290-755, is a different instrument than the “Synchron Bösendorfer Imperial” which was captured on the large Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage. Thanks to its dedicated recording setup at the Silent Stage, this studio version, formerly available as the “VI Vienna Imperial”, delivers a unique sonic character with maximum flexibility for placement in any acoustic environment.

Precision Technology for Unmatched Realism

Using Bösendorfer’s state-of-the-art CEUS technology based on solenoids installed under every key, the Vienna team recorded even the subtlest key movements with extraordinary accuracy. Every nuance of the instrument’s behavior is preserved, with up to 1,200 samples per key and up to 100 velocities per key. Thanks to this comprehensive method, the Studio Bösendorfer Imperial delivers an incredibly dynamic and authentic playing experience that faithfully mirrors the responsiveness and richness of the original grand piano.

Flexible Mic Positions for Perfect Customization

To give you creative control over your sound, the Studio Bösendorfer Imperial was recorded from three distinct perspectives: close microphones for a direct, detailed tone; player microphones that capture the authentic perspective of the pianist; and audience microphones that add natural ambience and a sense of spaciousness. In the included Piano Player, these signals are available separately in the mixer, allowing you to blend them seamlessly and tailor the piano’s sound to your project’s needs.

Preset Variety

With its focus on pure stereo recordings, captured under ideal conditions, the Studio Bösendorfer Imperial offers a beautifully balanced sound that shines both as a solo instrument and in ensemble settings. Whether you seek a close, intimate tone, or a lush, roomier sound with the included algorithmic reverb, or you prefer to pull up presets such as Jazz Piano, Rock Piano, or Soft Lounge Piano – this virtual concert grand provides the flexibility, realism, and musicality that Vienna Symphonic Library’s acclaimed range of sampled pianos is known for.

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Mac:

• macOS 11 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.