BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano Core by Spitfire Audio

Overview

A broadcast-ready concert grand, BBCSO Piano captures the live concert sound of a pristine Steinway Model D grand, recorded at Maida Vale Studios.

Key Features

• 4 round robins
• 6 dynamic layers
• 1 standard signal mix
• Reverb control
• Tightness control
• Hammer volume control
• Pedal volume control
• Velocity curve control
• NKS compatible

Technical Specifications

Library Size

~2.8GB GB

Velocity Layers

6 dynamic layers

Round Robins

4 Round Robins

Mic Positions

1 standard signal mix

Plugin Formats

VST3, AU, AAX

Standalone

Yes

Ideal Use Cases

• Composers crafting orchestral scores that require a grand piano to sit naturally within a full ensemble.
• Music producers looking for a versatile grand piano sound that blends seamlessly into pop and contemporary productions.
• Students and educators needing a high-quality, expressive piano for practice and teaching classical repertoire.
• Jazz musicians seeking an authentic grand piano tone for recording and performance within their compositions.
• Content creators and podcasters requiring a rich, professional piano sound for intros, outros, and background music.

Review Snippets

• BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano is a go-to for BBC Symphony Orchestra, saving time on blending and positioning.
• The Pro version offers an instant cinematic sound, is versatile, stunning, and highly dynamic.
• The piano library's embedding into the BBC Symphony Orchestra plugin is brilliant, eliminating plugin searching.
• The free BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano is great value.
• The real beauty of this piano (and where it excels after 6 months) is its ability to work with BBSCO. Perhaps if you are doing a piano solo without an orchestra then another piano may be in order.
• Inspiring and immersive library that fosters creative focus.
• The piano library's intimate, detailed, non-flashy sound suits authentic classical orchestration and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
• I've been using it more and more and think it's sublime!
• Don't take me wrong. I use BBC PRO in every project either layered or standalone. I strongly believe that they should sample a bit more layers on the Brass section (FFF etc) as an update and refine a bit the WWinds. Then YES we could say it's complete. The piano sounds great as expected <3.
• Ribbon microphones add a velvety quality to the BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano sound.
• The piano library perfectly integrates with the existing BBC Symphony Orchestra, feeling like a natural fit.
• Good budget option, but limited to one mix and no sound experimentation.
• Six dynamic layers are sufficient for BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano's quality.
• The BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano has both delicate and powerful dynamic range.
• The BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano feels responsive, contributing to a good playing experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required for BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano Core?

The BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano Core runs within its own dedicated bbc_so_plugin and also supports standalone use.

Is this a sampled or modeled piano VST?

This is a sampled piano VST, capturing the sound of a Steinway Model D grand piano.

What is the library size of BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano Core?

The library size is 2.81 GB.

What are the minimum system requirements for this plugin?

Minimum requirements include 8GB RAM and ~2.8 GB disk space. It is compatible with macOS 10.15 to OS 13 and Windows 10 or 11.

Does BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano Core support NKS?

Yes, BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano Core is NKS compatible.

How many velocity layers and round robins does the piano have?

It features 6 dynamic layers and 4 round robins.

What genres is this piano VST best suited for?

It is suitable for classical, film/scoring, pop, and contemporary genres, and can be used for recording, film scoring, classical, jazz, pop, practice, and songwriting.