Synchron Bösendorfer Imperial vs Concert Grand

The fundamental distinction between these two premium grand piano VSTs lies in their source instruments and sampled depth, leading to different sonic characteristics and resource demands. The Synchron Bösendorfer Imperial captures the unique timbre of a Bösendorfer 290, while Production Voices' Concert Grand meticulously samples a Steinway D-274.

Technically, the Bösendorfer Imperial offers 101 velocity layers and 10 mic positions within a 42 GB library, emphasizing a warm, natural, and dramatic character. In contrast, the Concert Grand, with 23 velocity layers (per pedal state) for its core samples and an astonishing 1100 GB uncompressed library size spread across 6 microphone positions, prioritizes an exceptionally detailed and expansive sound, resulting in a warm, bright, and clean character.

Choose the Synchron Bösendorfer Imperial for its immense velocity curve capturing delicate nuances, its manageable library size, and the signature rich, resonant tone of a Bösendorfer. Opt for Production Voices' Concert Grand if maximum sample detail across diverse velocity ranges and microphone perspectives is paramount, and if your system can accommodate its exceptionally massive uncompressed library size for the definitive Steinway D experience.

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Insights from Real-World Use

Synchron Bösendorfer Imperial

  • Great great instrument, this video and composition shows the power of the bosendorfers imperial by vsl. Who could possibly think that one day we can olay the real instruments through our computers? Th
  • This new piano is bittersweet for me. I have had the Synchron Steinway D-274 for almost a year now and have become increasingly dissatisfied with its frequency imbalance – 7-10K is ear-piercing, espec
  • The piano is extremely versatile, with the best sound quality I've experienced.
  • Velocity curve adds bigger, bolder sound while retaining soft, delicate, warm qualities.
  • Unique 'two sus' feature adds realism and authenticity, feels like an acoustic piano.

Concert Grand

  • The pre-attack noise was really noisy. I had the samples but decided to hold off given the size of the library. Maybe I'll add them back in in a future update...
  • My ideal setup for Concert Grand is basically Balanced Robust, but without the room mics.
  • While Noire does sound good, I have one that's so much better: Production Voices 300 Grand... concert-grand-virtual-piano/ · Psychotic_Member69. • 2y ago. Fl

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