Art Deco Piano by IK Multimedia

Overview

Art Deco Piano is a faithful recreation of a classic 1930’s Blüthner® PH Grand Piano, offering a bright and modern sound with over 1GB of content and more than 600 stereo samples.

Key Features

• Over 600 stereo samples
• Over 1.5 GB of content
• 8 velocity layers per note
• Acoustic Resonance effect using a soundboard impulse response
• Runs in the T-RackS CS standalone application
• Oversampling support
• Digital signal processing (DSP) support
• Full-latency compensation support
• DSM and SCC modeling technologies for analog hardware devices
• Native compatibility with 64-bit applications and operating systems

Technical Specifications

Library Size

Over 1.5GB of content GB

Sample Rate

up to 192 kHz

Velocity Layers

8 specific velocities

Sample Count

More than 600 stereo samples

Plugin Formats

VST3, AU, AAX

Standalone

Yes

Ideal Use Cases

• Film composers needing a distinctive, vintage grand piano sound for period pieces or dramatic scores.
• Music producers seeking a bright, articulate grand piano for contemporary pop and R&B productions.
• Jazz musicians and composers looking for a unique grand piano timbre that stands out in arrangements.
• Classical pianists and students desiring a high-quality virtual grand piano for practice and recording.
• Songwriters creating demos that require a clear and present acoustic piano sound.

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

• interesting sounding library
• unique addition
• fun to play
• creates some interesting colors when layered with other VST pianos

Weaknesses

• nightmare trying to install it
• DAW Reason can't find it anywhere

Review Snippets

• Great sound, good player. I bought one, but it's been a nightmare trying to install it. My DAW Reason can't find it anywhere.
• Just got this - and it's a very interesting sounding library. It IS a great gesture by IK to provide such an interesting item to users of Sample Tank and IK products.
• Downloaded and enjoying this unique addition to my VST piano collection. I'm finding that the Art Deco piano, is not only fun to play as a stand alone, but also crates some interesting colors when layered with other VST pianos like UVI Ravenscroft and Synchrony Garritan.
• Just got this - and it's a very interesting sounding library. It IS a great gesture by IK to provide such an interesting item to users of Sample Tank and IK products.
• Downloaded and enjoying this unique addition to my VST piano collection. I'm finding that the Art Deco piano, is not only fun to play as a stand alone, but also crates some interesting colors when layered with other VST pianos like UVI Ravenscroft and Synchrony Garritan.
• Praises the flanger and expresses strong liking for IK Multimedia effects.
• Says the phasing and flangers evoke a strong 70s and 80s vibe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required to use Art Deco Piano?

No host is required; it runs as a standalone application. It also supports VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats.

Is Art Deco Piano a sampled or modeled instrument?

Art Deco Piano is a sampled instrument, featuring over 600 stereo samples. It utilizes 8 velocity layers per note for expressive playability.

What is the library size of Art Deco Piano?

The library size is over 1.5 GB of content.

What genres is Art Deco Piano best suited for?

It is suitable for a wide range of genres including classical, jazz, pop, rock, and soul/R&B.

What platforms are compatible with Art Deco Piano?

Art Deco Piano is compatible with Mac (macOS 10.9 or later) and Windows (Windows 7, 8, 10) operating systems. It requires a 64-bit CPU and operating system.

Does Art Deco Piano include sympathetic resonance?

Yes, it features an Acoustic Resonance effect that uses a soundboard impulse response.

What are the minimum system requirements for Art Deco Piano?

It requires an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 processor, 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested), and an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter. An ASIO compatible sound card is recommended for Windows.