The Spitfire Audio Originals Intimate Grand Piano offers a classic and highly versatile sound. It's an up - close piano perfect for solo compositions, accompaniments, or large ensembles. Recorded from a vintage Steinway Model A grand piano in the cozy acoustics of Castlesound Studios in Scotland, it truly shines. Three custom signals - Condenser, Ribbon, and Binaural - capture the piano's rich timbre, delicate nuances, and wide dynamic range in high - definition. There are 7 presets, from bright and tight to deep and cinematic, and 4 easy - to - use controls: Reverb, Tightness, Hammers, and Pedal. The Condenser signal uses Neumann M149 microphones for a crisp and full - bodied sound. The Ribbon signal with Coles 4038 ribbon microphones gives a warm and characterful tone. The Binaural signal from the Neumann KU100 dummy head creates a realistic piano image. There are also 8 presets, each offering a unique sound, like the Direct preset with reduced mechanical noise, the Intimate preset with increased hammer and pedal sounds, and more.
Using the Spitfire Audio Originals Intimate Grand Piano is easy. First, choose a preset that suits your musical style. You can select from 7 presets for general tone and 8 specific presets for different sonic effects. Then, use the 4 controls - Reverb, Tightness, Hammers, and Pedal - to fine - tune the sound according to your preference. For example, increase the reverb for a more ambient sound or adjust the hammers control to change the attack of the notes. When using it, make sure your audio system is properly configured. Avoid using extremely high gain settings as it may cause distortion. To maintain the best performance, keep your software up - to - date. Check for new presets and signal enhancements regularly. If you encounter any issues, refer to the official support documentation or contact the customer service team.
