Pianoverse Black Diamond B280 by IK Multimedia

by IK Multimedia · $49.99

Overview

Black Diamond B280 is based on a Bösendorfer 280 Vienna Concert, also known as the Concert Grand 280VC, offering a broad tonal spectrum with a warm musicality.

Technical Specifications

Library Size
30.9 GB GB
Round Robins
redesigned round robin
Standalone
Yes

Ideal Use Cases

  • Concert pianists and advanced students practicing expressive repertoire with nuanced pedal control.
  • Film composers designing complex soundscapes and atmospheric textures for dramatic scenes.
  • Studio producers crafting polished piano tracks that require detailed microphone placement and acoustic shaping.
  • Music educators demonstrating advanced piano techniques and sound design concepts to their students.
  • Game audio designers creating immersive and dynamic piano-driven scores for interactive experiences.

Review Snippets

  • Pianoverse is simple, easy to use, has great sound and UI; highly recommended for songs and records.
  • I like the Pianoverse Black Diamond B280's nice touch, despite its consistently mid-range focused sound.
  • Pianoverse Black Diamond B280 has an interesting mid-range, woody sound, but its bass isn't as deep, resembling a smaller piano.
  • Pianoverse Black Diamond B280 is mid-range focused, a different characteristic from the clear top and powerful bottom of other pianos.
  • Pianoverse Black Diamond B280 remains mid-range with less depth, yet offers a nice, crisp, and clear sound.
  • The four models we tested – Black Diamond B280, Concert Grand YF3, NY Grand S274 and Royal Upright Y5 – are simply gorgeous, their meticulous creation
  • The Pianoverse interface is slick and easy to navigate. The Black Diamond B280. This piano is based on a Bösendorfer 280 Vienna Concert Grand, and was
  • The specs look like they're for a synth not a sampled piano. For example: Pianoverse - Black Diamond B280 Specs Multi-sampled oscillators for ultimate
  • B280 (a 9‑foot Bösendorfer 280 Vienna Concert grand) and the NY Grand ... Black Diamond worked well here. As expected, pop and rock pieces benefitted
  • Black Diamond B280: Inspired by a Bösendorfer 280 grand piano, delivering ... I would like to add that when I saw how bad the purchase was, I went to IK

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pianoverse Black Diamond B280 require a host player like Kontakt?
No, it does not require a host player. It functions as a standalone instrument and 64-bit plug-in for Mac and PC.
Is the Pianoverse Black Diamond B280 a sampled or modeled piano?
It is a sampled grand piano, based on a Bösendorfer 280 Vienna Concert.
What is the library size of Pianoverse Black Diamond B280?
The library size is 30.9 GB.
What are the minimum system requirements for Pianoverse Black Diamond B280?
It requires a 64-bit CPU and Operating System, macOS 10.13 or later (for Mac) or Windows 7 or later (for Windows), and 8 GB of RAM (32 GB suggested).
What unique features does Pianoverse Black Diamond B280 offer?
It includes half-pedaling and catch-pedaling support, lid position control, harp resonance control, pedal noise control, and mallet noise control.
What genres is Pianoverse Black Diamond B280 suitable for?
It is suitable for classical, jazz, film/scoring, and sound design.
What kind of microphones were used to record the Black Diamond B280?
DPA microphones and Schoeps microphones were used for recording.

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