Vienna Symphonic Library Releases Entry-Level Steinway Grand Piano Software.
The Vienna Symphonic Library has introduced Concert D-274 Essentials, a streamlined virtual recreation of the Hamburg model Steinway & Sons concert grand piano. This new release offers musicians the core features of the company's premium Synchron Concert D-274 at a more accessible price point.
The virtual instrument captures the authentic sound of VSL's own Steinway D-274, selected by virtuoso Stefan Mendl of the Vienna Piano Trio. The company recorded the piano in Stage A of the Vienna Synchron Stage, known for its rich acoustic properties and Hollywood scoring heritage.
VSL developed specialized recording technology for this project, including a solenoid-driven robotic system that precisely controls key movements. This innovation helped preserve the piano's subtle tonal characteristics and dynamic response. The recording process maintained both down-stroke and release nuances, delivering natural resonance despite fewer velocity layers than its premium counterpart.
The Synchron Piano Player software provides extensive sound-shaping capabilities. Through an intuitive interface, musicians can adjust resonance, key dynamics, and tonal characteristics. The software enables note-specific modifications to pitch, volume, and equalization, plus control over body resonance and sympathetic string interactions.
VSL offers Concert D-274 Essentials at an introductory price of $93, marked down from $146. The company has also launched a promotion featuring up to 40% discounts on their complete Synchron Stage grand piano collection, which includes the Fazioli F308, Bösendorfer Imperial, Yamaha CFX, and full Concert D-274. Users interested in the complete feature set can upgrade from Essentials to the premium version.
The company has included Concert D-274 Essentials as a complementary addition to their Studio Special Edition Vol. 1 package, expanding the value proposition for existing and new customers.
The Vienna Symphonic Library has introduced Concert D-274 Essentials, a streamlined virtual recreation of the Hamburg model Steinway & Sons concert grand piano. This new release offers musicians the core features of the company's premium Synchron Concert D-274 at a more accessible price point.
The virtual instrument captures the authentic sound of VSL's own Steinway D-274, selected by virtuoso Stefan Mendl of the Vienna Piano Trio. The company recorded the piano in Stage A of the Vienna Synchron Stage, known for its rich acoustic properties and Hollywood scoring heritage.
VSL developed specialized recording technology for this project, including a solenoid-driven robotic system that precisely controls key movements. This innovation helped preserve the piano's subtle tonal characteristics and dynamic response. The recording process maintained both down-stroke and release nuances, delivering natural resonance despite fewer velocity layers than its premium counterpart.
The Synchron Piano Player software provides extensive sound-shaping capabilities. Through an intuitive interface, musicians can adjust resonance, key dynamics, and tonal characteristics. The software enables note-specific modifications to pitch, volume, and equalization, plus control over body resonance and sympathetic string interactions.
VSL offers Concert D-274 Essentials at an introductory price of $93, marked down from $146. The company has also launched a promotion featuring up to 40% discounts on their complete Synchron Stage grand piano collection, which includes the Fazioli F308, Bösendorfer Imperial, Yamaha CFX, and full Concert D-274. Users interested in the complete feature set can upgrade from Essentials to the premium version.
The company has included Concert D-274 Essentials as a complementary addition to their Studio Special Edition Vol. 1 package, expanding the value proposition for existing and new customers.
