Max Richter Piano by SRM Sounds

by SRM Sounds · $174

Overview

A pristine Steinway Model D Spirio | r grand, recorded at Studio Richter Mahr.

Professional composers scoring contemporary classical pieces and minimalist film scores
Producers crafting ambient soundscapes and atmospheric tracks
Songwriters seeking a nuanced and expressive piano for intimate ballad arrangements
Sound designers incorporating realistic piano textures into multimedia projects
Music students and educators needing a high-quality grand piano sound for practice and instruction

Amazing, intimate, mellow piano with a gentle, storytelling character, perfect for subtler moments.
Excellent reverb options, pure dry sound, cinematic, soft, and pure piano.
Super quiet piano with zero noise flow, a work of art that can be played for hours.
The ribbon microphones are a standout feature that makes the Max Richter Piano sound exceptional.
A quick improvisation confirms this is a very fine instrument. The bass notes' wonderfully deep, richly resonant and imperious tone provide a perfect foundation
The piano's restrictions on loudness create a nice feel, encouraging deeper emotional expression and varied playing.
Unique rolled-off high frequencies make the Max Richter Piano specific, not an all-purpose sound.
Max Richter Piano offers a unique, mellow, non-aggressive sound with limited dynamic range.
The Max Richter Piano is a nuanced, niche instrument for specific genres, not a catch-all.
The Max Richter Piano delivers a warm, intimate, and well-rounded stereo sound that I appreciate.
The Max Richter Piano has a warm, present low end, but a less pronounced high end, focusing on mids to lows.
The piano boasts an incredible decay because of its ultra-quiet studio sampling.
The Max Richter feels more "alive," organic, intimate.
Max Richter Piano excels in intimate, soft tracks and emotional melodies.
Max Richter Piano finally replicates the feel of a real piano for writing tunes.

What host software is required to use this plugin?: This plugin requires Kontakt Player (Free) or Kontakt v6.8.0 and newer to operate. It is downloaded via Native Access.
Is this a sampled or modeled piano?: It is a sampled piano, specifically a pristine Steinway Model D Spirio | r grand piano.
What are the installation size and system requirements?: The installation size is 98 GB (uncompressed). It is compatible with macOS 10.14+ and Windows 10.
What are the key features of this piano VST?: Key features include 10 dynamic layers focusing on softer dynamics (ppp to mp), 5 round robins, adjustable short and long reverb, and NKS compatibility. It also offers control over action, damper, and pedal volume, and velocity sensitivity.
What are the recommended use cases for this VST?: It is ideal for professional composers, producers, songwriters, sound designers, and music students/educators. It excels in expressive, softer compositions, ambient soundscapes, and intimate ballad arrangements.
Does it support different microphone positions?: Yes, it offers 3 microphone positions per instrument, with specific microphones like Coles 4038, Neumann U67, and Schoeps MK2H used for different positions like Under, Room, and Ambients.
Is this plugin NKS compatible?: Yes, it is NKS compatible.