EastWest Steinway D Platinum Virtual Instrument (Download)

Experience the unparalleled sonic authenticity of four world-class grand pianos captured with meticulous precision by award-winning sound designers Doug Rogers and Nick Phoenix. This comprehensive piano collection features the Bechstein D-280, Steinway D, Bösendorfer 290, and Yamaha C7—instruments revered by professional musicians and composers worldwide. Each piano was recorded in a specially-prepared acoustic environment using vintage Neumann microphones, Meitner AD converters, and a classic 8078 Neve console, with close-mic engineering by legendary producer Ken Scott, who has worked with Elton John, Supertramp, David Bowie, and The Beatles.

The Steinway D Platinum download delivers extraordinary flexibility and control for modern music production. With three individual microphone positions, eight separate articulations, and up to 18 velocity layers per note for each articulation, you gain complete customization of stereo imaging and sonic character. Load only the microphone positions you need into your system memory, with each piano containing approximately 60 GBs of samples. Seamlessly blend this collection with Symphonic Orchestra and Symphonic Choirs using the same impulse responses employed in those acclaimed libraries, creating cohesive orchestral arrangements with authentic piano accompaniment. Simulate the damping effects of a real grand piano lid for each instrument, giving you full performance flexibility and realistic tonal variations that respond naturally to your playing dynamics.

Designed specifically for music producers, film composers, and sound designers who demand the highest level of acoustic authenticity, this Platinum edition combines legendary recording techniques with modern sampling technology. The meticulous attention to detail in every aspect—from microphone placement to velocity sensitivity—ensures that your piano performances sound indistinguishable from the original instruments, whether you’re crafting intimate solo passages or lush orchestral arrangements.

Key Features

• Four premium grand pianos: Bechstein D-280, Steinway D, Bösendorfer 290, and Yamaha C7
• Created by award-winning sound producers Doug Rogers and Nick Phoenix
• Three individual microphone positions with full mixing control
• Eight separate articulations per piano with up to 18 velocity layers
• Close-mic recordings engineered by Ken Scott (The Beatles, Elton John, Supertramp, David Bowie)
• Recorded with vintage Neumann microphones, Meitner AD converters, and classic 8078 Neve console
• Compatible impulse responses with Symphonic Orchestra and Symphonic Choirs for seamless blending
• Load only desired microphone positions to optimize system memory usage
• Simulate authentic grand piano lid damping effects for realistic performance control
• Approximately 60 GBs of samples per piano with customizable stereo imaging