Hammersmith Pro by Soniccouture

by Soniccouture · $249

Overview

The Hammersmith Pro is a highly detailed virtual grand piano instrument featuring 6 mic positions and true sustain sampling.

Key Features

  • 21 Velocity Layers
  • True Sustain Sampling
  • Velocity Curve Edit
  • 3 User Configurable Insert FX
  • Custom Convolution Library
  • Rythmic Trail Generator
  • Generative Arpeggiator
  • Pedal noises
  • True pedal modeling

Technical Specifications

Library Size
52 GB GB
Sample Rate
24 bit 48 kHz
Velocity Layers
21 Velocity Layers
Mic Positions
6 Stereo Mic Channels
Note Range
Full 88 keys
Sample Count
over 30,000 samples
Plugin Formats
VST, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes
Sympathetic Resonance
Yes
True Pedal Modeling
Yes

Ideal Use Cases

  • Film composers seeking a highly expressive and customizable grand piano for dramatic scoring.
  • Music producers designing intricate soundscapes and textures using generative musical tools.
  • Pianists and keyboardists requiring a deeply sampled virtual instrument for nuanced studio performances.
  • Sound designers incorporating realistic acoustic piano elements with extensive sonic manipulation capabilities.
  • Songwriters and arrangers needing an authentic-sounding grand piano to lay down foundational tracks.

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

  • nice sparkle
  • sound good without the effects
  • nice top end
  • 21 velocity layers
  • captured a really nice sound
  • perfect acoustic piano
  • best piano sound
  • many consistent velocity layers
  • incredible

Weaknesses

  • Overload on my PC

Tone: sparkle, brightness, dark, bright

Review Snippets

  • The 21 velocity layers and sound capture are excellent, indicating a well-crafted library.
  • The piano offers nice responsiveness, dynamic range, and playability due to 21 velocity layers.
  • The piano has a nice sparkle and sounds good even without effects.
  • I have downloaded the free version and am very impressed. I have added the full version to my "wish list of purchases". It is currently sitting right next to Pianoteq V7. I try to keep my piano libraries to a minimum, but do want to get a very bright Grand and the Hammersmith fits that bill. Will I
  • Overload on my PC. Especially when playing this instruments inside Daw while we recording the screen.
  • Soniccouture Hammersmith Pro is a good one. I do really like this library, and actually…
  • Soniccouture Hammersmith Pro is a good one. I do really like this library, and actually…
  • Overload on my PC. Especially when playing this instruments inside Daw while we recording the screen.
  • I have downloaded the free version and am very impressed. I have added the full version to my "wish list of purchases". It is currently sitting right next to Pianoteq V7. I try to keep my piano libraries to a minimum, but do want to get a very bright Grand and the Hammersmith fits that bill. Will I
  • The piano's surprising brightness and sparkle are a positive aspect, unlike typical Steinways.
  • Surprised by the bright and sparkling Steinway sound.
  • I downloaded the free version of hammersmith a while ago and it is the best piano sound i have gotten online. very happy with it. hope they let more people get a license of it someday.
  • I love the way that they sampled this using a MIDI converted Steinway. This is why they can get so many consistent velocity layers and it makes such a difference.
  • I did a video on the free one before the pro one. It has one preset and it’s based on the default Schoeps preset.You can EQ it enough to get it to sound basically the way you want though.It’s free though, so you should just download and play with it, see what you think.I’ve used it on virtual gigs i
  • I had the privilege of reviewing @soniccouture Hammersmith Pro. Right after the initial review, their piano library went through a major update and I…

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required to use this plugin?
Hammersmith Pro requires KONTAKT 6 or KONTAKT 6 PLAYER version 6.2 or later.
Is Hammersmith Pro a sampled or modeled piano?
It is a sampled instrument, featuring over 30,000 samples and true sustain sampling.
What is the library size of Hammersmith Pro?
The library size is 52 GB.
Does this plugin support both Mac and Windows operating systems?
Yes, Hammersmith Pro is compatible with Mac and Windows platforms.
Does Hammersmith Pro include sympathetic resonance and true pedal modeling?
Yes, it features both sympathetic resonance and true pedal modeling for authentic sustain pedal behavior and adjustable pedal noise.
What are the minimum RAM requirements for Hammersmith Pro?
The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB.
What genres is this piano VST best suited for?
Hammersmith Pro is suitable for classical, jazz, pop, rock, film/scoring, soul/r&b, and contemporary genres.

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