Grand Slam
AKOUSTIK PIANO fuses the sampled sound, expressiveness and playability of three
of the most reputable grand pianos – the Steinway D™, Bechstein
D 280™ and Boesendorfer 290 Imperial™ – as well as the charismatic
Steingraeber 130™ vintage upright piano into one application. AKOUSTIK
PIANO covers the entire range of piano sounds and styles, transfusing the sonic
characteristics and subtle tonal nuances of all four into your computer –
the perfect complement for studios, rehearsal rooms, schools, stages and clubs.
Three first class grands and one upright in a single, compact software instrument
Under The Lid
AKOUSTIK PIANO is the new benchmark in sound quality, capturing the full body
and feel of the originals with unprecedented authenticity. The latest recording
technology as well as a specially developed microphone setup was used for all
4 pianos. The result is a uniquely warm, transparent and flexible sound that
delivers the same distinctive character of each individual piano in exacting
detail and can still be adjusted to meet specific needs.
Intelligent Ivory
AKOUSTIK PIANO plays and responds exactly as real pianos do. The keys were sampled
at varying velocities and great care was taken to capture the entire sustain
and release phases. The brand new Layer Morphing Technology generates a seamless
dynamic gradient. The characteristic resonances caused by use of the pedals
can be adjusted as can the subtle mechanical noises of the pedals and keys themselves.
From perfect pianissimo to forceful fortissimo, this instrument delivers the
same breadth and depth of tone as the originals.
Enchanting Ebony
AKOUSTIK PIANO has a first-class integrated convolution module, allowing highly
authentic spatial characteristics to be added to the sound. Place the piano
in a studio, jazz club, concert hall and a cathedral or use the dry signal as
it is. The acoustic parameters of these spaces, such as the size, can also be
manipulated. From the close mic setup of a jazz combo to the more ambient nature
of classic solo performance, AKOUSTIK PIANO covers the whole spectrum.
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Top Features
Three famous grand pianos and one upright piano
Exceptionally high sound quality including complete sustain and release phase
Extremely intuitive and clearly structured user interface
Integrated convolution module delivers controllable acoustics for four distinctive
rooms: studio, jazz club, concert hall and cathedral
Sophisticated and authentic emulation of the soft, sustenuto and sustain pedals
Layer Morphing Technology ensures a consistent timbre and seamless velocity
gradient
Highly advanced audio engine including Direct from Disk (DfD) functionality
Adjustable string resonance and mechanical noises of pedals and keys
Integrated metronome, MIDI file player and recorder, export to WAV, flexible
3-band EQ and various tunings
Keyboard dynamic range and velocity curve allows response to be adjusted to
different master keyboards
InterfacesStand-alone, VST®, Audio Units™, RTAS®, DXi™,
ASIO™, Core Audio™, DirectSound™
System Requirements Mac OS 10.3.x, G4 1.2 GHz, 512 MB RAM
Windows XP, Pentium/Athlon XP 1.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM
15 GB free disk space
Additional Information
Universal Binary included - Intel-Mac ready!