Eastwest/Quantum Leap Pianos EDU
After two years of recording, editing, and programming more than half a million dollars worth of pianos, we proudly present the most detailed collection of the world's finest grand pianos ever recorded in one of the 'temples of sound', EASTWEST STUDIOS (more RIAA certified platinum and gold records awarded than any other recording studios) with 3 mic positions for each piano by multi award-winning EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP producers NICK PHOENIX and DOUG ROGERS (Symphonic Orchestra, Symphonic Choirs etc. etc.).

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**PLEASE NOTE THAT ACADEMIC VERSIONS OF OUR PRODUCTS ARE FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY, AND MAY NOT BE USED IN COMMERCIAL PRODUCTIONS. AN UPGRADE PATH IS AVAILABLE TO ALL ACADEMIC USERS THAT WISH TO UPGRADE THEIR LICENSE FOR COMMERCIAL USE.***

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After two years of recording, editing, and programming more than half a million dollars worth of pianos, we proudly present the most detailed collection of the world's finest grand pianos ever recorded in one of the 'temples of sound', EASTWEST STUDIOS (more RIAA certified platinum and gold records awarded than any other recording studios) with 3 mic positions for each piano by EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP multi award-winning producers NICK PHOENIX and DOUG ROGERS (Symphonic Orchestra, Symphonic Choirs etc. etc.). The collection includes a Bechstein D-280 Concert Grand Piano, with additional close mics version engineered by KEN SCOTT (Elton John/Supertramp/David Bowie/Beatles), Steinway D Concert Grand Piano, Bosendorfer 290 Concert Grand Piano, and Yamaha C7 Grand Piano. The PLAY interface includes impulses from the same hall the producers used to record Symphonic Orchestra and Symphonic Choirs so the pianos can blend with those collections.

QUICK FACTS:

  • Produced by DOUG ROGERS and NICK PHOENIX

    Pianos:
  • Bechstein D-280 Concert Grand Piano (additional close mics version engineered by KEN SCOTT (Elton John/Supertramp/David Bowie/Beatles)
  • Steinway D Concert Grand Piano
  • Bösendorfer 290 Concert Grand Piano
  • Yamaha C7 Grand Piano
  • The most detailed piano recordings - EVER!
  • Load any piano or mic position individually (each piano is approx. 60Gbs)
  • 3 positions are included per piano for maximum flexibility
  • 10-16 velocities per note (and again in soft pedal, sustain pedal, and soft sustain)
  • 16 velocity staccato on every piano
  • Repetition samples taken from 180 BPM performances for a TRUE repetition sound and not simply an alternate take.
  • Software detects true repetitions
  • Resonance - pedal resonance recorded for every note at multiple velocities, as well as with the soft pedal down
  • Proprietary resonance captured on the Bosendorfer
  • True multi-velocity soft pedal samples with and without sustain pedal
  • Release samples with software envelope follower
  • Articulations on each piano include
  • a. pedal resonance
  • b. staccato
  • c. soft pedal
  • d. sustain
  • e. repetitions
  • Recorded in a proper piano environment with vintage Neumann microphones, Meitner AD converters and a vintage 8078 Neve console
  • Stereo swap possible in software
  • Mic position mixing in software
  • Lid position simulation
  • Articulation matrix for quick and straightforward loading
  • Most powerful streaming engine available with highest polyphony counts
  • PLAY interface includes impulses from the same hall the producers used to record Symphonic Orchestra and Symphonic Choirs so the pianos can blend with those collections.

    • Please note: each of these pianos were sampled with three different mic positions (see picture) allowing you to mix together any combination of mics "using the interface" for the ultimate in real-time tone and ambiance control. This feature enables users to customize the sound of each piano to their own requirements.


    Audio Demos

    To download each .wav file option-click on the file name on a Mac, or right-click or control-click on the file name on a PC. MP3 files will be available soon.

    Steinway D
    artist title
    Steffen Fahl Alborada (Ravel)
    Steffen Fahl Paganini Etude No. 6 (Liszt)
    Joseph Felice Witches Dance Opus 17 (MacDowell)
    David Goldblatt Chi-Town Stride
    Katsuhiro Oguri Arabesque (Debussy)
    David Goldblatt Myriad Nights of the City
    David Goldblatt Finger Painting
    Angela Kassett Something in Red
    Steffen Fahl Paganini Etude No. 6 (Liszt) (Hall mics)
    Bosendorfer 290
    artist title
    Joseph Felice Rhapsody in Blue (Gershwin)
    Jie Chen Poem for Piano (Babajanian)
    Steffen Fahl Hob Allegro (Haydn)
    Steffen Fahl Etude No. 4 Fanfares (Ligeti)
    John Sawoski Scherzo (Chopin)
    Michael Whittaker Tribute to Oscar
    Steffen Fahl Barcarole (Faure)
    Katsuhiro Oguri Reverie (Debussy)
    Nick Phoenix Behind the Curtain
    Bechstein D-280
    artist title
    Steffen Fahl Toccata (Casella)
    Jerome Vonhogen Romanze (Rosenthal)
    David Goldblatt It's Like This
    Katsuhiro Oguri Sonata (Mozart)
    David Goldblatt Rockem Wilma
    Steffen Fahl Prelude (Bach)
    Kyle Robertson Freedom
    Yamaha C7
    artist title
    Michael Whittaker Old Willow
    Michael Whittaker Sunday Morning


    POWERED BY EASTWEST'S PLAY 64-bit (and 32-bit) Advanced Sample Engine
    with built-in Network Control (plug-in or standalone)


    QUANTUM LEAP PIANOS: PLAY interface (click to magnify)

    This VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT combines intuitive handling with excellent sound quality, and functions as a plug-in instrument, without the need for a sampler.


    PLAY is a 64-bit** (with 32-bit compatibility) Advanced Sample Engine with built-in Network Control* (plug-in or standalone). PLAY is Included with all new EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP Virtual (software) Instruments.

    FEATURES

    PLAY includes custom designed virtual instruments that look as beautiful as they sound
  • Interface designed to eliminate clutter, including only the controls needed for each individual virtual instrument

    • Load MORE thanks to 64-bit support**
  • 64-bit support** allows you to load many more instruments and voices, limited only by your system RAM (32-bit support is included also)
  • While most high-end computers will support 16Gb, a very small set of high-performance enterprise computers (with Microsoft Vista Ultimate) can already use 128Gb of RAM. As hardware develops, the theoretical limit is 17,179,869,184 gigabytes = 16 exabytes, or 17 billion gigabytes!

    • Networking Support*
  • If you still need more power, our built-in NETWORK CONTROL allows you to load instruments on other machines controlled from your host computer
  • No more trips back and forth between computers, no more KVM switching when loading projects
  • No need to buy additional software
  • The PLAY system is a professional fully integrated solution for those with the most demanding production requirements

    • All instruments are listed in one browser
  • Easy to use browser displays all of your instruments
  • Favorites section to group the instruments you use most
  • Preview your instrument of choice in an easy-to-use column viewer
  • Load instruments into one instance to take advantage of your sequencer's "instrument tracks", or many if you so desire.
  • Interface automatically changes to display current instrument

    • Articulations
  • Forget browsing through complicated patch names: pick the instrument and play
  • Turn on/off articulations as you wish
  • Articulations list also serves as reference for all expressions within the instrument (no need to look up key-switches in charts)
  • Save your favorite configuration for quick retrieval

    • Legato Detection
  • PLAY senses legato and repetitive playing and responds accordingly

    • Stereo Handling
  • PLAY allows the user to manipulate stereo samples in very useful ways
  • Stereo Swap allows the user to instantly swap the left and right channels
  • Mono from left , Mono from right, or Mono Sum allow for instant conversion from stereo to mono

    • Mic Mixer
  • Control all mic positions for the orchestra, choirs, pianos, and other instruments with multiple mic positions with the built-in mic mixer (currently included in the QL PIANOS virtual instrument)
  • Now taken a step further, do it right in the patch
  • Load, unload, adjust, pan, mute mic positions as you wish
  • Pick your instrument, and PLAY!

    • Effects Engine
  • The best sounding and most powerful effects engine out there, built from the ground up for the highest possible quality
  • Reverb section includes multiple impulse responses from halls, and the famous EASTWEST studios and live chambers (more RIAA certified Platinum and Gold records awarded than any other studio)
  • The smoothest filters you'll ever hear
  • Specialized effects including the first Artificial Double Tracking (ADT) software available

    • Playback Engine
  • Highest quality resampling engine
  • Built from the ground up to create the most intuitive instruments possible. Allowed us to design instruments every step of the way without compromise

    • Security system
  • Authorize purchased instruments easily using the industry standard iLok security system
  • Offers complete portability, take your plugin anywhere you want, use it on any computer
  • Easy to authorize and manage (up to 100 authorizations on one key)

    • AU, VST, Standalone, Intel Mac, PPC Mac, Windows XP and Vista, 64-bit, 32-bit
  • Natively supported in all major hosts on all major operating systems - PLAY no matter what your platform
  • More native support than any other plug-in
  • Standalone: PLAY as many instruments as your computer can handle in one application


    • SUMMARY

    PLAY isn't just a sampler, the PLAY SYSTEM is a professional fully integrated sample playback software solution for those with the most demanding production requirements
  • Offers native support for more platforms than any other software engine
  • Network support* for large, expandable systems
  • The latest in technology (64-bit**, supports next generation operating systems)
  • The highest sound quality (ground-up effects, highest quality interpolation)
  • The best virtual instruments from the multiple award-winning EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP producers
  • The most intuitive controls, custom designed for each library
  • Complete portability

    • Introducing the first six virtual instruments using PLAY:
  • FAB FOUR
  • QUANTUM LEAP GYPSY
  • EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP PIANOS
  • QUANTUM LEAP VOICES OF PASSION
  • QUANTUM LEAP MINISTRY OF ROCK
  • QUANTUM LEAP SD2 THE NEXT GENERATION

    • Answers to the most common questions regarding PLAY and our new iLok security key is available in our Support FAQ section HERE.

    *This feature will be available after release as a free download for all registered users.

    **MAC 64-bit support will be announced after the release of MAC OS X (10.5 Leopard)
  • Up to 230 Gb Free Hard Disc Space (Each piano is approx. 60 Gb and can be loaded individually)
  • DVD Drive
  • iLok Security Key, not included (a free soundsonline.com account is required for retrieving and managing iLok licenses)
  • If you do not own an iLok Security Key you can purchase one at your local authorized EASTWEST retailers, or here.

    More details about the new iLok copy protection for our PLAY SYSTEM powered products is available here

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MAC
  • G5, 2GB RAM, Mac OS 10.4 or higher, DVD drive,
  • iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation

    RECOMMENDED MAC SYSTEM:
  • Core 2 Duo or better processor, 4GB RAM

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR PC:
  • P4 2.5Ghz or faster, 2GB RAM, Windows XP SP 2 or Vista, sound card, DVD drive,
  • iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation

    RECOMMENDED PC SYSTEM:
  • Core 2 Duo or better processor, 4GB RAM, sound card with ASIO drivers, 64-bit system and host

    INCLUDED FOR BOTH PC & MAC:
  • 32-bit standalone and plug-in versions included.
  • 64-bit PC VST (host must support 64-bit VST plugins) and standalone versions included.
  • Check the following compatibility chart for availability of other 64-bit versions and updates.

    PLEASE NOTE: A 64-BIT SYSTEM WITH 4 GB OF FREE RAM IS REQUIRED TO USE ALL 3 MIC POSITIONS SIMULTANEOUSLY. LIGHT PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED FOR SMALLER SYSTEMS.

    SUPPORTED INTERFACES

  • WIN: VST™, ASIO™, DirectSound™
  • MAC: VST™, Audio Units™, Core Audio™
  • RTAS: Check http://www.soundsonline.com/updates.php for availability of RTAS versions.


    • All included instruments, information and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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