Montclarion Hall Grand Piano by Soundiron

by Soundiron · $50

Overview

Montclarion Hall Grand Piano is a virtual grand piano library ideal for classical composition, including extended 'prepared piano' and creative FX articulations.

Technical Specifications

Library Size
8.98 GB GB
Sample Rate
24-bit, 48 kHz
Mic Positions
3 microphone distances
Sample Count
3,011 stereo samples
Plugin Formats
VST3, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes
Format
24-bit, 48 kHz Stereo PCM Wav Format

Ideal Use Cases

  • Film composers needing a versatile grand piano capable of traditional and experimental textures for dramatic scoring.
  • Sound designers creating unique, textured soundscapes and atmospheric beds using unconventional piano sounds.
  • Experimental musicians and avant-garde artists exploring prepared piano techniques and abstract sound generation.
  • Game audio developers requiring diverse piano sounds, from classic to percussive, for interactive environments.
  • Producers looking to add intricate percussive elements and rhythmic textures derived from a piano's body and strings.

Included Presets

  • master NKI instrument bank
  • Custom Sound-Designed FX and Ambient presets

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

  • steal for only 50 bucks
  • bargain

Weaknesses

  • not a lot of velocity depth
  • not responding to me well
  • velocity layers are a little jumpy sometimes
  • velocity jumps are way too sudden

Tone: sounds great

Review Snippets

  • Worth the price, but not suited as a main piano.
  • The room and hall contribute significantly to the Montclarion Hall Grand Piano's sound.
  • This is a steal for only 50 bucks imo, ive heard more expensive piano libraries that doesnt sound as good
  • Dislikes the default negative gain setting.
  • Least favorite of the four, but notes cool custom presets.
  • Notes a lack of velocity depth in the piano.
  • Velocity layers are occasionally jumpy, especially at higher levels.
  • The sound is quirky but interestingly twists traditional piano sounds.
  • just brought this piano and it sounds great once you set up the velocity to suit your style of playing....bargain....cheers
  • The velocity jumps are way too sudden, if only it had more layers making the transition more subtle.
  • Feels the piano is not responsive.
  • Sam The Beard Guy (Emotional Piano, Granny Piano, Montclarion Piano & Principessa Review) ... - Montclarion Hall Grand Piano. 48:08​ - Principessa. Tap to unmute

Frequently Asked Questions

What host software is required to use this grand piano library?
Montclarion Hall Grand Piano requires the free Kontakt Player or the full version of Kontakt.
Is this a sampled or modeled piano VST?
This is a sampled grand piano library, featuring a vintage 1926 Steinway model.
How large is the library and how much storage space does it require?
The library size is 8.98 GB. A SATA or SSD hard drive is recommended for optimal performance.
What operating systems are compatible with this product?
It is compatible with Mac OSX 10.6 or higher and Windows 7 or later (or Windows XP or higher).
What are the recommended use cases for this piano VST?
This grand piano is ideal for film scoring, sound design, recording, and classical, jazz, pop, rock, and soul/r&b genres. It is also suitable for experimental musicians and game audio developers.

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