88 Series Pianos - Model 7 by Chocolate Audio
by Chocolate Audio · $89
Overview
The Model 7 grand piano is sampled from a Yamaha C7 grand coda piano, known for its rich history in concert halls and maintained by skilled technicians.
Technical Specifications
- Library Size
- 9.12 GB GB
- Sample Rate
- 24 bit / 44.1 KHz
- Velocity Layers
- 11 sustaining dynamic layers
- Mic Positions
- 4 microphone sets
- Sample Count
- 6640 samples
- Presets
- 34 factory presets
- Plugin Formats
- AAX, AU, VST
- Standalone
- Yes
- Half Pedal Support
- Yes
- Sustain Pedal Resonances
- Independently controllable
- Key-release Noise
- For added authenticity
- Sustain-pedal Noise
- Down and up noise layers
Ideal Use Cases
- Film composers seeking a versatile grand piano for dramatic scoring and thematic development.
- Music producers requiring a high-quality grand piano for pop, R&B, and contemporary ballad arrangements.
- Professional studio musicians needing a reliable and expressive grand piano for session work.
- Songwriters looking for an inspiring and nuanced grand piano to accompany vocal performances.
- Educators and students of classical music desiring a realistic grand piano for practice and performance simulations.
Included Presets
- 34 main Presets
- 22 + 22 presets
- 101 custom, high quality IR reverbs
- 34 factory presets
- user-savable presets
- 101 custom IR reverbs
- 44 compressor + tape presets
- Previous/Next preset buttons
- Improved Model D Grand .nki program
Frequently Asked Questions
- What host software is required to use this piano VST?
- This piano VST requires the full retail version of Kontakt, v. 5.4.3 or newer. It also works as a standalone application, and supports AAX, RTAS, AU, and VST plugin formats.
- Is this a sampled or modeled piano instrument?
- The Model 7 is a sampled grand piano instrument. It features 11 sustaining dynamic layers and 6640 samples.
- What is the library size and how much RAM is recommended?
- The library size is 9.12 GB. A minimum of 4 GB RAM is recommended, with more if loading multiple sample sets.
- How many microphone positions were used during recording?
- The instrument was recorded with 4 microphone sets: Schoeps CMC6 with MK4, Royer 121, modded Oktava MK-012, and Neumann M149.
- Does it include sympathetic resonance and half-pedaling support?
- Yes, it includes both independently controllable sympathetic resonance and half-pedaling support.
- What genres is this piano VST best suited for?
- This piano VST is suitable for classical, jazz, pop, and rock genres. It is also ideal for film composers, music producers, and professional studio musicians.
- What platforms are supported?
- This VST supports both Mac and Windows platforms.