New York L 1991 by Boz Digital Labs

Overview

The New York L 1991 offers the feel of a finely maintained grand piano, featuring a pure tone and timeless design.

Key Features

• True Release Samples
• Key Stretching (Every 3rd key sampled)
• Resonance Samples
• Sustain Control
• 5 Stereo Mic positions

Technical Specifications

Library Size

~6GB per Pro piano and 50MB per Lite piano GB

Mic Positions

5

Plugin Formats

VST3, AU

Standalone

Yes

Ideal Use Cases

• Film composers needing a classic grand piano sound for dramatic and emotional scenes.
• Jazz musicians and producers seeking a rich, articulate piano for solos and accompaniment.
• Music educators and students practicing classical repertoire with an authentic piano sound.
• Pop and R&B producers layering acoustic piano textures into their tracks for harmonic depth.
• Songwriters creating demos that require a polished and expressive grand piano foundation.

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

• cuts through things
• nice ringing out
• great dynamic response
• incredible sound
• LOTS of character
• retained some of the natural character

Weaknesses

• Tone knob is too drastic
• Tone knob sweep is too wide
• lack real sustain in their sound
• no soft pedal samples

Tone: ringing out

Review Snippets

• These pianos have LOTS of character. And now that the Bösendorfer 170VC is out (and there is a sale), I just couldn't resist.
• Enjoys the unique character of the piano sound.
• Strong preference for the 1991 plugin.
• All the Boz plugins have great dynamic response, at least for the way I play and the controllers I use. The only issue I’ve found is that the Tone knob is too drastic for my taste and is basically only useful to me between -5% & +5%.
• this piano sounds INCREDIBLE... it was only $29? Insane. I love Boz Digital plugins and this is no exception.
• Positive endorsement for the modern sound of the 1991 version.
• Positive endorsement for the modern sound of the 1991 version.
• Strong preference for the 1991 plugin.
• this piano sounds INCREDIBLE... it was only $29? Insane. I love Boz Digital plugins and this is no exception.
• These pianos have LOTS of character. And now that the Bösendorfer 170VC is out (and there is a sale), I just couldn't resist.
• Excelente sonido. Aunque por gusto personal me gusta más el sonido de 1926, aunque va a depender mucho del resultado que se busque. Ambos aportan un sonido muy interesante.
• Recommendation for light versions for practice and live use.
• I find that a lot of these type of "vintage" piano libraries have retained some of the natural character of the piano which means not everything is going to be perfectly in tune, the little imperfections keep you grounded in a way. I do not think these have soft pedal samples.
• Praises the vibrant and lively character of the instrument.
• Comparison highlights modern aspects of 1991 vs vintage feel of 1926.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required to use this plugin?

No host is required; it functions as a standalone plugin. It also supports VST3 and AU plugin formats.

Is New York L 1991 a sampled or modeled piano?

It is a sampled piano, meticulously capturing the sound of a 1991 New York Steinway Model L.

What is the library size of the plugin?

The Pro version has a library size of approximately 6GB, while the Lite version is around 50MB.

What operating systems are compatible with New York L 1991?

It is compatible with Mac (Intel or Apple Silicon, macOS 10.13 or higher) and Windows (Windows 7 or higher), both 64-bit systems.

Does this plugin include sympathetic resonance?

Yes, it features sympathetic resonance, true release samples, and resonance samples for a realistic playing experience.

How many microphone positions were used for sampling?

There are 5 stereo microphone positions: Close (Cardioid and Omni-directional), XY, Under, and Room (Omni-directional).

What genres is New York L 1991 best suited for?

It is well-suited for classical, jazz, pop, and rock, offering a versatile and expressive grand piano sound.