Pearl Concert Grand by Impact Soundworks

by Impact Soundworks · $119

Overview

The timeless elegance of a Yamaha C7 grand piano recorded in a full concert hall.

Key Features

  • 8 velocity layers per note
  • 2 round robin variations per note
  • Chromatic sampling
  • Chromatic key release samples
  • Pedal noise samples
  • Adjustable pedal noise volume
  • Customizable key response
  • Analog-modeled tape saturation
  • Compression effect
  • EQ effect
  • Transient designer effect
  • Individual key editing
  • Sostenuto pedal support
  • Microtuning support
  • Custom tuning options
  • Temperament options

Technical Specifications

Library Size
40GB GB
Sample Rate
16 and 24-bit fidelity
Velocity Layers
8 dynamic (velocity) layers
Round Robins
2 round robin variations
Mic Positions
4 mic positions
Sample Count
14,000+ samples
Plugin Formats
VST3, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes
Piano Model
Yamaha C7 grand piano
Pedal Samples
All samples recorded with pedal-on and pedal-off. Sostenuto and damper pedals included via scripting.
Performance Details
Chromatic key release and pedal noises with adjustable volume.

Ideal Use Cases

  • Film and game composers needing a versatile and expressive concert grand for their scores.
  • Music producers seeking a high-quality grand piano sound for pop, rock, or ballad arrangements.
  • Piano educators and students looking for a realistic virtual instrument for practice and performance.
  • Songwriters and arrangers wanting an authentic acoustic piano foundation for their compositions.
  • Studio musicians requiring a reliable and customizable grand piano for session work and remote collaborations.

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

  • flexible
  • beautiful sounding
  • great pedal handling
  • half pedaling
  • sostenuto
  • una corda performance
  • 3D pedaling
  • more detail
  • resonance
  • sampling is great

Weaknesses

  • dull sound
  • zero hardness / brightness or dynamic control
  • lower C.D.E.F.G samples really unclean and too hard
  • Brightness knob doesn't modify anything
  • Continuous Pedal' sustain not working
  • simple on/off response

Tone: dull, dark, soft, ambient, alive, 3D

Review Snippets

  • Wouldn’t believe it if you didn’t compare them side to side, but I definitely can hear more detail into Pearl Grand Piano samples than Keyscape ones! I’m so glad I purchased Pearl and not Keyscape, it’s also like a third of the price 😃
  • The Pearl Concert Grand has a lot more resonance compared to Cinematic Studio Piano, and sounds more alive & 3D to me
  • The Pearl Concert Grand has a lot more resonance compared to Cinematic Studio Piano, and sounds more alive & 3D to me
  • GREAT pedal handling, the best one, but totally dull sound with zero hardness / brightness or dynamic control for the classical and jazz pianists out there...
  • lower C.D.E.F.G samples really unclean and too hard.
  • I tried all the presets and tried for one hour the settings in this tab and I can't have the result I'm looking for. The Brightness knob doesn't modify anything. I would be glad to edit my comment because the sampling is great and the pedal is a strong perks to the library for simply playing piano w
  • I wrote Impact Soundworks over the last few days regarding the 'Continuous Pedal' sustain not working in Pearl. It only gave a simple on/off response even
  • Pearl Concert Grand lo uso para música suave y Keyscape para música alabanza
  • I wrote Impact Soundworks over the last few days regarding the 'Continuous Pedal' sustain not working in Pearl. It only gave a simple on/off response even
  • The hall mic has static issues in my vst plugin.
  • The Pearl Concert Grand features comprehensive editing and tuning options resulting in a flexible and beautiful sound.
  • The Pearl Concert Grand offers flexible and advanced pedaling options, including 3D pedaling for sustained notes.
  • EQ per microphone position offers versatile sound shaping, allowing for a softer, more ambient feel.
  • Reviews. stars. The 88E – DixonBeats. “…the 88E piano is so dark ... Pearl Concert Grand Featured Image. Pearl
  • Impact Soundworks Pearl Concert, you will like this. In fact S6 Exerperience sounds a lot like Pearl, being a Yamaha concert grand... Log in to leave a review

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required to use this plugin?
The plugin requires Kontakt Player 5.7+ and will run in the free Kontakt Player.
Is this piano VST sampled or modeled?
This piano VST is sampled, featuring over 14,000 samples.
What is the library size and how much disk space is needed?
The library size is 40 GB, and 40 GB of disk space is required.
What operating systems are compatible with this plugin?
It is compatible with Mac (macOS 10.14 and higher, including Apple Silicon Macs) and Windows (Windows 7, 8, or 10).
Does it support half-pedaling or sympathetic resonance?
Yes, it features half pedal support, but sympathetic resonance is not specified by the vendor / sources in our database.
How many velocity layers and microphone positions does it offer?
The plugin offers 8 velocity layers and 4 microphone positions: Close, Pedal, Stage, and Hall.
What genres is this grand piano best suited for?
It is suitable for classical, jazz, pop, rock, film/scoring, and contemporary genres, as well as recording, practice, and songwriting.

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