
One of the most recorded pianos in history
The Velvet Grand Piano Library is crafted from the legendary Steinway B, one of the most recorded pianos in history. This extensive library offers a rich, expressive, and realistic character that elevates any musical creation. With nearly 26,000 individual samples, the Velvet Grand captures the full essence of the Steinway B. This depth of sampling ensures versatility across various musical genres and styles.
Recorded in the renowned Sofia Session Studio A, the Velvet Grand features 5 distinct microphone positions: Close, Tube, Ribbon, Decca, and Hall. Each position offers a unique perspective, allowing precise tailoring of the piano’s sound. The interplay between the Close, Tube, and Ribbon mics, positioned near the piano, provides a nuanced and dynamic sonic palette.
The Velvet Grand was sampled in 7 dynamic layers, each with 5 round robins. This meticulous approach captures every nuance of performance with stunning accuracy.
Explore the Velvet Grand Piano Library and discover the incredible capabilities of close to 26,000 individual samples. This library offers an exquisite and versatile addition to any musical arsenal. Elevate your sound with the richness and realism of the Velvet Grand today.
Overview:
- Deeply sampled (25k samples) Grand Piano Steinway B one of the most recorded pianos in history
- Detailed sustain pedal sampling
- 6 handcrafted presets for different genres of music
- 5 microphone positions with unique characters - Close, Tube, Ribbon, Decca, Hall
- Mix perspective from intimate to symphonic
- Two switchable release lengths for easy blend into mixes
- 7 dynamics with 5 RR each
- Stereo Width Control over the mic positions
- Adjustable pedal volume
Native Instruments Kontakt 6.7.1+ FULL version required - FREE Player NOT SUPPORTED
Please notice: This library can not be used with the free Kontakt Player! To use this "Open Kontakt" format, you need a full version of Kontakt, which is included in products such as Komplete or Komplete Ultimate.
The minimum required Kontakt version number for this product is stated in the product description or can be found on the developer's website.
System Requirements:
Mac:
- macOS 10.14 or higher
- 64 bit
- Intel Core i5 or Apple M1 (native)
- RAM: 4GB (6GB recommended)
Windows:
- Windows 10 or higher
- 64 bit
- Intel Core i5 or similar CPU
- RAM: 4GB (6GB recommended)
Supported Interfaces:
- Mac (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX
- Windows (64-bit): Stand-alone, VST, VST3, AAX
Legacy Versions:
If you require legacy installers of Kontakt Player please refer to this Knowledge Base Article.
Enregistrement Requis:
Strezov Sampling products require you to register with the manufacturer at www.strezov-sampling.com to activate your license. To use Kontakt Player Libraries you also need to register with www.native-instruments.com.
This product requires an activation!
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