C7 Grand by Acoustic Samples

by Acoustic Samples · $109

Overview

The C7Grand library is based on a Yamaha C7 Grand piano, offering a delicate, bright, and precise sound with customizable features.

Technical Specifications

Library Size
14Gb uncompressed, 2.41Gb compressed in lossless flac format GB
Mic Positions
3 microphone positions
Plugin Formats
VST, VST3, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes
Sympathetic Resonance
Yes
Half Pedal Support
Yes
True Pedal Modeling
Yes

Ideal Use Cases

  • Classical pianists seeking a nuanced and expressive instrument for recording and practice.
  • Jazz musicians looking for a bright and articulate grand piano sound to complement their improvisations.
  • Songwriters and composers needing a versatile acoustic piano for arranging and composition.
  • Music producers requiring a high-quality grand piano to layer into pop and rock productions.
  • Educators and students utilizing a standalone virtual piano for lessons and personal study.

Included Presets

  • Key noise volume control
  • Release volume control
  • Recorded key release samples

Review Snippets

  • I did not add any external effects, just played with the instrument settings like mics and velocity. Velocity curve can give a big difference to sound and playability.
  • I have this piano VST but can't get it to sound this good. May I ask what mic settings/amounts you had loaded? Did you do any other mixing to the piano track or was this stock right from the VST?
  • I compared the White Grand from the Nord Piano 5 with the Keyscape C7 Grand ... samples or 704 individual audio files just for that patch. I can assume the...
  • 3 the pedal issues are the worst part, there's no Una Corda simulation (let alone samples) ... The actual “LA Custom” Keyscape Yamaha C7 grand piano has been used.
  • I compared the White Grand from the Nord Piano 5 with the Keyscape C7 Grand ... samples or 704 individual audio files just for that patch. I can assume the...
  • If so, AcousticSamples has created an INCREDIBLE Yamaha C7 Grand that uses a hybrid sample/modeling approach that sounds just like the Keyscape one, but...
  • samples. I have also noticed the hefty price tag. I would expect it to be ... Love the Yamaha C7 grand piano. Prefer it over Steinway for popular music.
  • It seems mostly like a special fx toolkit, but the base samples sound decent on review vids... But I stacked keyscape's C7 grand, pianoteq's bluthner model and...
  • Songwriters who compose on piano will appreciate the library's Yamaha C7 grand. Though its bright, open sound might not appeal to classical pianists, its...

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required for this product?
This product runs as a standalone application and does not require a specific host or player.
Is this a sampled or modeled piano?
The C7 Grand is a sampled piano library, based on a Yamaha C7 Grand piano.
What is the library size and how many samples does it contain?
The library is 2.41 GB compressed (14 GB uncompressed) and contains 4800 samples.
What operating systems are supported?
It supports macOS 10.14 or later (Intel or ARM processor) and Windows 10 or later.
Does it include half-pedal and sympathetic resonance?
Yes, it features accurate sustain pedal behavior, including half pedal functionality and modeled sympathetic resonances.
What unique mic positions are available?
There are three microphone positions: Close, Player, and Side, offering different tonal perspectives.
What are the minimum system requirements?
You'll need a 64-bit operating system, 4GB of RAM minimum, and 15GB of free hard drive space. It also requires UVI Workstation 3 (v3.1.6 or later) which is included.