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.