EastWest Quantum Leap Bechstein D-280 - Platinum Edition

Handcrafted in Germany, the 9' Bechstein D-280 concert grand piano is a work of art with a sweetly singing, richly colored sound without a hint of metallic character. To sample this very special instrument for Quantum Leap Pianos, EastWest brought in legendary recording engineer Ken Scott, who used his unique mic techniques to capture this marvelous piano in all its glory. The results are stunning. You’ll find the Bechstein ideal for everything from classical to jazz to pop.

FEATURES

• Load any piano or mic position individually
  
• 3 mic positions (Platinum); 1 mic position (Gold)
  
• 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 (not simply an alternate take)
  
• Software detects true repetitions
  
• Pedal resonance recorded for every note at multiple velocities, as well as with the soft pedal down
  
• Proprietary resonance captured on the Bösendorfer
  
• Release samples with software envelope follower
  
• 8 articulations on each piano, including sustain, sustain with pedal, repetitions, repetitions with pedal, soft pedal, soft pedal with sustain pedal, staccato, and release trails
  
• Recorded in optimal piano environment with vintage Neumann microphones and Meitner A/D converters and through a vintage Neve 8078 console
  
• Stereo swap possible in software
  
• Mic position mixing in software
  
• Lid position simulation
  
• Articulation matrix for quick and straightforward loading
  
• Powerful streaming engine available with highest polyphony counts
  
• OPUS interface includes impulses from the same hall used to record Symphonic Orchestra and Symphonic Choirs, allowing for beautiful blend with those collections
  
• iLok account required, dongle optional

SPECIFICATIONS

• Software Type : Bechstein D-280
  
• Platform : Mac, PC
  
• Upgrade/Full : Full
  
• Download/Boxed : Download
  
• Bit Depth : 64-bit
  
• Format : Standalone, AAX, VST, AU
  
• Authorization Type : iLok Account
  
• Hardware Requirements - Mac : 2.7GHz Intel Core i5 or higher, 8GB RAM minimum
  
• Hardware Requirements - PC : 2.7GHz Intel Core i5 or higher, 8GB RAM minimum
  
• OS Requirements - Mac : macOS 10.13 or later, EastWest OPUS
  
• OS Requirements - PC : Windows 10 or later, EastWest OPUS