Piano in Blue by Sonicsmiths

by Sonicsmiths · $79

Overview

Piano In Blue captures the historic sound of the very same Steinway D Concert Grand Piano recorded at Columbia Records for Miles Davis' 'Kind Of Blue' and Glenn Gould's 'Goldberg Variations.'

Technical Specifications

Library Size
11gb GB
Velocity Layers
8 Velocity Layers
Mic Positions
3 Microphone Positions
Sample Count
9300 Samples
Plugin Formats
VST3, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes
Piano Model
1949 Steinway D

Ideal Use Cases

  • Professional jazz pianists needing an authentic grand piano sound for studio recordings.
  • Film composers seeking a rich, expressive piano for dramatic and emotional scenes.
  • Classical musicians requiring a high-fidelity concert grand for virtual performances and practice.
  • Music students and educators using a historically significant piano sound for analysis and composition exercises.
  • Producers creating sophisticated acoustic arrangements that demand a premium piano timbre.

Included Presets

  • Steinway D Grand Piano samples

Review Snippets

  • Default mic positions create a warm, open, and good-sounding signal.
  • Denoised samples create a cleaner sound while preserving crucial character and life.
  • Detailed script improvements make the piano naturally playable and fun for all skill levels.
  • Piano in Blue sounds good in higher octaves and mid-range, but also a bit muted.
  • Now that they have denoised the close- up samples, this is THE piano. No other VST comes close to the sombre, antique tone of this one. I mix it with Maverick from NI to give it slightly more body. Combine that with some EQing (less mud, more brightness) and some nice Valhalla plates and reverb, and
  • Noise reduction in mic samples enhances the warmth and intimacy of Piano in Blue.
  • Now that they have denoised the close- up samples, this is THE piano. No other VST comes close to the sombre, antique tone of this one. I mix it with Maverick from NI to give it slightly more body. Combine that with some EQing (less mud, more brightness) and some nice Valhalla plates and reverb, and
  • Noise reduction in mic samples enhances the warmth and intimacy of Piano in Blue.
  • Piano in Blue sounds good in higher octaves and mid-range, but also a bit muted.
  • Improved library access and visibility are very nice features for sketching ideas.
  • Piano in Blue's range and velocity sensitivity contribute to a realistic sound.
  • I used early a crack of Piano in Blue I felt in love with sound now I want to buy it.
  • I bought the perpetual licence. The difference is it’s easy on CPU. You get to load individual patches instead of the whole articulation with key switch witch takes up a lot of space.
  • Hi, first time to know the cinesamples piano in blue which I feel is surprisingly good, 8 dynamic layers, close and warm sound shortlisted by my ears, what do...
  • I downloaded and played this all morning and found it very hard to pull away from it. It's a beauty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host software is required to use Piano in Blue?
Piano in Blue requires Kontakt Player version 6.6.1 or later. It is also compatible with the full version of Kontakt 6.6.1+.
Is Piano in Blue a sampled or modeled instrument?
Piano in Blue is a sampled instrument. It features 9300 samples with 8 velocity layers sampled chromatically.
How large is the Piano in Blue library?
The final library size for Piano in Blue is 11 GB. You will need 22 GB of available HDD space for installation.
What are the recommended system specifications for Piano in Blue?
A 2.4+ Ghz processor and 8 GB of RAM are recommended. An SSD is preferred for storage, though a 7200 RPM HDD is acceptable.
How many microphone positions are included in Piano in Blue?
There are 3 microphone positions: Close/Vintage (Neumann M49s), Mid (B&K 4007s), and Far (Sennheiser MKH20s).
Is Piano in Blue compatible with NKS?
Yes, Piano in Blue is NKS compatible as of October 2021. It is also Komplete Kontrol compatible.
What genres is Piano in Blue best suited for?
Piano in Blue is well-suited for classical, jazz, and film/scoring genres. It's also ideal for recording, practice, and songwriting.

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