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 DOUG ROGERS AND NICK PHOENIX (Symphonic Orchestra, Symphonic Choirs etc. etc.).
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.
PLAY ASE (Advanced Streaming Engine) Demonstration
PLAY version 1.2.0 (and above) includes a new Advanced Streaming Engine (ASE) developed by EASTWEST that offers huge performance gains over previous sampler streaming engines. In this video, Nick Phoenix shows how the PLAY ASE engine provides the power to run large arrangements and orchestrations, and you will see the voice count exceed 400 stereo voices. Click below for a high-quality MP4 file, high-resolution Quicktime MOV file, or YouTube:
Producer Nick Phoenix takes you through EastWest/Quantum Leap Pianos in this tutorial. Click below for a high-quality MP4 file or a high-resolution Quicktime MOV file:
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
title
artist
composer
Alborada
Steffen Fahl
Maurice Ravel
Paganini Etude No. 6
Steffen Fahl
Franz Liszt
Witches Dance Opus 17
Joseph Felice
Edward MacDowell
Chi-Town Stride
David Goldblatt
David Goldblatt
Arabesque
Katsuhiro Oguri
Claude Debussy
Myriad Nights of the City
David Goldblatt
David Goldblatt
Finger Painting
David Goldblatt
David Goldblatt
Something in Red
Angela Kassett
Angela Kassett
Bosendorfer 290
title
artist
composer
Rhapsody in Blue
Joseph Felice
George Gershwin
Poem for Piano
Jie Chen
Arno Babajanian
Hob Allegro
Steffen Fahl
Joseph Haydn
Etude No. 4 Fanfares
Steffen Fahl
G. Ligeti
Scherzo
John Sawoski
F. Chopin
Tribute to Oscar
Michael Whittaker
Michael Whittaker
Barcarole
Steffen Fahl
Gabriel Faure
Reverie
Katsuhiro Oguri
Claude Debussy
Behind the Curtain
Nick Phoenix
Nick Phoenix
Bechstein D-280
title
artist
composer
Toccata
Steffen Fahl
Alfredo Casella
Romanze
Jerome Vonhogen
Moritz Rosenthal
It`s Like This
David Goldblatt
David Goldblatt
Sonata
Katsuhiro Oguri
W.A. Mozart
Rockem Wilma
David Goldblatt
David Goldblatt
Prelude
Steffen Fahl
J.S. Bach
Freedom
Kyle Robertson
Kyle Robertson
Yamaha C7
title
artist
composer
Old Willow
Michael Whittaker
Michael Whittaker
Sunday Morning
Michael Whittaker
Michael Whittaker
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.).
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.
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.
Interface
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 Advanced Sample Engine
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:
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)
System Requirements
PLEASE NOTE: A RECOMMENDED SYSTEM WITH 4GB OF RAM IS REQUIRED TO USE THE "FULL" PROGRAMS.
"LIGHT" PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED ALSO FOR SMALLER SYSTEMS.
Up to 263GB Free Hard Disc Space. Each piano can be loaded and used individually. The Bechstein is 73GB, Bosendorfer 87GB, Steinway 58GB, and Yamaha 46GB.
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.
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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PLAY version 1.2.0 (and above) includes a new Advanced Streaming Engine (ASE) developed by EASTWEST that offers huge performance gains over previous sampler streaming engines. In this video, Nick Phoenix shows how the PLAY ASE engine provides the power to run large arrangements and orchestrations, and you will see the voice count exceed 400 stereo voices.
Zennor Alexander, co-creator of the Fab Four demos, highlights some key instruments and techniques in Fab Four.Part 1 (MP4) —Part 2 (MP4) — Part 3 (MP4)
