Hans Zimmer Piano by Spitfire Audio

by Spitfire Audio · $399

Overview

The ultimate piano library presenting a beautifully recorded instrument bursting with life, depth, and character.

Key Features

  • 16 different mic positions
  • Staccato and long notes
  • Captures full dynamic range
  • From silence to fortissimo
  • Distance compensated signals
  • In-depth control panel
  • Recorded in Lyndhurst Hall
  • Zither-like pluck effects
  • Soft timpani stick hit effects
  • Half-pedaling support

Technical Specifications

Library Size
452.7 GB uncompressed .wav GB
Sample Rate
24-bit
Velocity Layers
5
Round Robins
5
Mic Positions
16
Note Range
A-1 to C7
Sample Count
88352 (approx)
Plugin Formats
VST, AAX, AU
Standalone
Yes
Sympathetic Resonance
Yes
Half Pedal Support
Yes
True Pedal Modeling
Yes
disk_space_required
422.40 GB during install
key_off_samples
Included

Ideal Use Cases

  • Professional film composers creating dramatic and emotional scores.
  • Game audio designers needing a versatile and expressive piano for immersive soundscapes.
  • Media composers producing high-impact advertising and television cues.
  • Experienced producers seeking a high-fidelity grand piano for intricate arrangements.
  • Orchestral composers adding realistic piano layers to their symphonic works.

Included Presets

  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Full and Bright (Percussive FX)
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Full and Bright (Super Soft)
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Full and Bright (Various FX)
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Full and Bright
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Light and Bright (Percussive FX)
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Light and Bright (Super Soft)
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Light and Bright (Various FX)
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Light and Bright
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Low and Weighted (Percussive FX)
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Low and Weighted (Super Soft)
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Low and Weighted (Various FX)
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Low and Weighted
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Warm and Rounded (Percussive FX)
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Warm and Rounded (Super Soft)
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Warm and Rounded (Various FX)
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Warm and Rounded
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Mids (Percussive FX)
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Mids (Super Soft)
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Mids (Various FX)
  • Hans Zimmer Piano - Mids

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

  • depth
  • weight
  • nice high end
  • controlled
  • even
  • great to play
  • realistic

Weaknesses

  • regret
  • very bad
  • bad quality
  • overpriced
  • lacks bass

Tone: depth, weight, nice high end, controlled, even, realistic

Review Snippets

  • I bought this Hans Zimmer piano because of this video but it is a regret of mine. I would rather get The Giant now if I could go back... This Piano is very bad. Even Hans Zimmer himself reviewed this piano as bad quality. Just a company trying to use his name to get sales. Sound nearly like a free p
  • Hans Zimmer Piano has depth, weight, high end, and remains controlled even when pushed, unlike others.
  • Hans Zimmer Piano is the 'Getty Veyron of piano' and great to play.
  • It's pretty realistic tbh. So far we're loving it!
  • I don’t know why but this piano sounds like it lacks bass. It seems to work well in the orchestral setting though.
  • Probably just the Steinway sound. They're not really heavy on bass to begin with. Bosendorfer usually have really strong bass. This sounds pretty accurate to most Steinways I've heard played. And played on, but I don't play super well, lol.
  • I've seen a lot of piano plugin recommendations on this sub, but haven't seen anyone review Hans Zimmer plugin. His work and sound are amazing (obviously).
  • For me, the most useful pianos are the Spitfire HZP, Universal Audio ... The piano I use most is Spitfire's Hans Zimmer Piano.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required to use this plugin?
The plugin runs in the Spitfire Audio application. It also has standalone support.
Is the piano sampled or modeled?
The piano is sampled.
What is the library size and how much disk space is required for installation?
The uncompressed library size is 452.7 GB. It requires 422.40 GB during installation.
What operating systems are supported?
The plugin supports Mac OS 11, 12, or 13, and Windows 10 or Windows 11 (Latest Service Pack, 64-bit).
Does it support half-pedaling and sympathetic resonance?
Yes, it supports half-pedaling and sympathetic resonance.
How many microphone positions are available?
There are 16 different mic positions available.
Is this piano suitable for film scoring?
Yes, it is ideal for professional film composers creating dramatic and emotional scores, as well as media composers producing high-impact advertising and television cues.