Product Detail
Discover Galaxy Vintage D, a remarkable virtual grand piano! It's crafted from samples of Bauer Studios’ 1920 Steinway D, an iconic instrument used in legendary recordings. Built in 1920 at Steinway & Sons' German factory in Hamburg, this Steinway has developed a rich character and a beautiful singing tone over 90 years. Many top - notch pianists have recorded on it, and Richie Beirach called it 'the best piano in the world'. Neumann U47, KM53 microphones, old Siemens tube preamps, and the Neve console at Bauer Studios were used to capture its warm expression. This is the first in the Galaxy Pianos line, powered by the new Kontakt engine with more features, better performance, lossless sample compression, and a brand - new user interface. Key features include 13 modelled velocity zones for smooth dynamics, over 2000 24 - Bit samples, chromatic mapping, and much more.
Using Galaxy Vintage D is a breeze. First, make sure you have Kontakt (Player) 4.2 or newer installed as the product is powered by the Kontakt Player engine and comes with a license. Once installed, fire up the software and you'll be greeted by a new direct - access user interface. You can use the one - knob control to quickly adjust tone color and dynamics. If you have a continuous sustain pedal, you can enjoy true half - pedalling, re - pedalling, and sostenuto. When it comes to sound customization, you have a lot of options. Adjust the lid position, play with the intelligent EQ for warmth, punch, and brilliance, and use the convolution reverb to choose from different room and concert hall ambiences. For maintenance, keep your software updated to ensure the best performance. And be careful when handling the samples, especially if you're using the lossless sample compression to save disk space. That's all you need to know to start making amazing music with Galaxy Vintage D!
