Pianoverse Hamburg Grand S274 by IK Multimedia

Overview

Hamburg Grand S274 is based on a robot-assisted deep multisampling of a 9’ Hamburg D-274 from 1958, a concert grand piano manufactured by Steinway & Sons of Germany.

Technical Specifications

Library Size

20 GB GB

Round Robins

Redesigned round robin

Mic Positions

2 mic positions

Plugin Formats

VST3, AU, AAX

Standalone

Yes

Ideal Use Cases

• Concert pianists and studio musicians requiring a highly detailed and expressive grand piano for recording and performance.
• Film and game composers needing a versatile and realistic piano to add depth and emotion to their scores.
• Music producers looking to integrate an authentic and nuanced acoustic piano sound into their productions across various styles.
• Sound designers and audio engineers exploring complex and evolving piano textures for experimental or ambient projects.
• Educators and students studying piano performance and arrangement who benefit from precise control over acoustic nuances.

Review Snippets

• Positive initial reaction to the new Pianoverse Hamburg Grand S274 release.
• This is the best piano plugin for the money: $200 for six modeled pianos.
• Very positive review of the velvety and nice sound of the ribbon mics in the Pianoverse Hamburg Grand S274.
• This is a really good effect; I'm saving this preset for my production.
• Gyad damn beautiful. Pianoverse is a great plugin once it finally installs correctly.
• Pianoverse is my favorite piano, using it on studio songs.
• $200 for all models is a fantastic deal, better than monthly subscription.
• Pianoverse Hamburg Grand S274 is great for worship, blending upright character with grand presence.
• Pianoverse Hamburg Grand S274's dry recording allows for flexible use of the engine's spaces.
• The Pianoverse Hamburg Grand S274 integrates well into a mix.
• hamburg is on the way as well). -As mentioned above, the pianos are really ... The Yamaha Grand is not bad but doesn't replace Noir or Production Grand II
• Hi, I am looking for a piano library, mainly to work on jazz music productions. My preferences (Stainway type of piano) come down to Pianoverse Hamburg
• The quality of all the environments and FX is excellent. Worth the Wait? The Hamburg Grand S274 has been described as having an expanded tonal variety with a
• The quality of all the environments and FX is excellent. Worth the Wait? The Hamburg Grand S274 has been described as having an expanded tonal variety with a
• Hi, I am looking for a piano library, mainly to work on jazz music productions. My preferences (Stainway type of piano) come down to Pianoverse Hamburg

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required to use this plugin?

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

Is Pianoverse Hamburg Grand S274 a sampled or modeled piano?

It is a sampled grand piano, utilizing robot-assisted deep multisampling of a 9’ Hamburg D-274.

What are the minimum system requirements for Mac users?

Mac users need macOS 10.13 or later, a 64-bit CPU, 4 GB of RAM, and 20 GB of free hard drive space on an SSD. It runs natively on Apple M1 processors.

What are the minimum system requirements for Windows users?

Windows users need Windows 7 or later, a 64-bit CPU, 4 GB of RAM, and 20 GB of free hard drive space on an SSD. An ASIO compatible sound card is also required.

How large is the library?

The library size is 20 GB of free hard drive space, and an SSD is required for optimal performance.

Does it support half-pedaling?

Yes, it features continuous sustain pedal control, half-pedaling support, and catch-pedaling support.

What genres is this piano VST best suited for?

It is ideal for classical, jazz, pop, and film/scoring due to its clean, natural, and balanced tone.