For slower computers. Many users asked us for a lighter version of our EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP PIANOS that will allow them to run the most critically acclaimed pianos collection (see reviews) on slower computers. This collection includes all four grand pianos: a Bechstein D-280, Steinway D, Bösendorfer 290, and Yamaha C7 with our favorite mic position, upgradable at any time.

This collection 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.

Many users asked us for a lighter version of our EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP PIANOS that will allow them to run the most critically acclaimed pianos collection (see reviews) on slower computers. EW/QL Pianos Gold gives you that option, with only the player-perspective mic position included. When you do have the hardware you need for the full version, the upgrade costs only the difference in price.

Key Features

• The most detailed piano recordings - EVER!
• Load any piano or mic position individually (each piano is between 10GB and 17GB)
• 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 Bosendorfer
• Release samples with software envelope follower
• Articulations on each piano include
  • a. pedal resonance
  • b. staccato
  • c. soft pedal
  • d. sustain
  • e. repetitions
  • 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.
   

The most detailed collection of the world's finest grand pianos
After two years of recording, editing, and programming, EastWest and 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 collection includes four of the world's finest grand pianos: a Bechstein D-280, Steinway D, Bosendorfer 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.

System Requirements

• 55 GB Free Hard Disc Space
• DVD Drive
• iLok Security Key, not inlcuded (a free soundsonline.com account is required for retrieving and managing iLok licenses)
   

Minimum Requirements for Mac

• G5 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM, Mac OS 10.4 or newer
   

Recommended Mac System

• Mac Pro Quad-Core Xeon 2.5GHz, 4GB RAM
   

Minimum Requirements for PC

• Pentium 4 3.0GHz, 2GB RAM, Windows XP SP2 or Vista, sound card with ASIO drivers
   

Recommended PC System

• Intel or AMD Quad Core 2.0GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit OS and host
   

All Systems

• iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation
   

Included for both PC and 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.
   

Supported Interfaces

• PC: VST™, ASIO™, RTAS™
• Mac: VST™, Audio Units™, Core Audio™, RTAS™
   

EASTWEST PLAY Host/Sequencer Compatibility Matrix

1 Ableton Live and FL Studio do not support volume automation via polyphonic aftertouch, which is required by WordBuilder for Symphonic Choirs.

2 Cubase/Nuendo 4.1 or later are required as 64-bit hosts.

3 DAE (RTAS in Digital Performer and Logic) is not supported at this time.

4 Sibelius 6.0.3 or higher is required to run in Snow Leopard. Sibelius' Snow Leopard compatibility page

5 Ethernet control surfaces are not officially supported (ex: C24)

All other hosts and versions are untested and unsupported at this time.
 

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

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