Swiss Grand 1860 by Steinberg
by Steinberg · $99.99
Overview
This sampled concert grand piano was crafted by the Zürich-based company Hüni & Hübert in the year 1860, recorded with 32 velocity layers, with eight samples per key release and damper movement.
Key Features
- Concert grand piano, Hüni & Hübert, built 1860
- Part of Andreas Beurmann collection (1928-2016)
Technical Specifications
- Library Size
- 11 GB GB
- Sample Rate
- 192 kHz/24 bit
- Velocity Layers
- 32 layers
- Plugin Formats
- AAX, AU
- Standalone
- Yes
Ideal Use Cases
- Film composers needing a historically authentic piano sound for period pieces or dramatic scores.
- Music producers seeking a refined, classic grand piano tone to layer into intricate arrangements.
- Pianists and keyboardists who desire to practice or perform with the nuanced expression of a vintage concert grand.
- Sound designers looking for rich, resonant piano textures to manipulate and integrate into their projects.
- Educators and students studying classical piano repertoire who require a historically informed instrument sound.
Insights from Real-World Use
Strengths
- beautiful
- special-sounding
- natural sounding
Tone: special-sounding, natural sounding
Review Snippets
- The Swiss Grand 1860 is a beautiful, historical, and special-sounding piano instrument.
- The Swiss Grand 1860 is so special and natural-sounding it needs minimal EQ and compression.
- Hope users enjoy the Swiss Grand 1860 and make great music.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does this require a host application like Kontakt?
- No, this product does not require a host application and can be used standalone. It is also compatible with HALion Sonic 7 and HALion 7.
- Is the sound generated by samples or modeling?
- The sound is generated by samples. Specifically, it is a sampled concert grand piano.
- What is the library size for download and installation?
- The library size is 11 GB.
- What operating systems are supported?
- It supports both Mac (macOS Big Sur to macOS Sequoia, including Apple silicon) and Windows (Windows 10 64-bit and 64-bit Windows 11 Version 21H2 or higher).
- What genres is this piano best suited for?
- It is well-suited for classical, jazz, and film/scoring genres.
- Does it support half-pedaling or sympathetic resonance?
- Not specified by the vendor / sources in our database.
- How many velocity layers does the piano have?
- It features 32 velocity layers.
- What is the price?
- The standard version costs $99.99.
- How is the license activated?
- An internet connection is required for license activation.
- Are there different microphone positions available?
- Not specified by the vendor / sources in our database.
- Can I use it as a plugin in my DAW?
- Yes, it supports VST 3 and AAX on both Windows and Mac, and AU on Mac.
- What kind of piano is it?
- It is a concert grand piano, specifically a Hüni & Hübert built in 1860.
- Are there any specific system requirements for storage?
- Yes, 11 GB of storage is required.
- Does it have NKS support?
- Not specified by the vendor / sources in our database.
- How many samples per key release are included?
- There are eight samples per key release and damper movement.
- What kind of tone does it have?
- It has a warm, natural, characterful, and balanced tone.
- Is an internet connection required for setup?
- Yes, an internet connection is needed for license activation, installer download, account sign up, and product registration.