The Experience Piano Collection by The Experience Pianos

by The Experience Pianos · $299

Overview

Experience the rich tonal qualities of a range of meticulously crafted pianos with The Experience Piano Collection.

Key Features

  • 200-year-old Clementi Fortepiano
  • Bösendorfer with extended bass
  • New York Steinway Model B
  • Hand-built Yamaha S6
  • Continuous velocity scaling (Kontakt)
  • 4 mixing perspectives (Kontakt)
  • 2 mixing perspectives (Sforzando)
  • Sympathetic resonance (Kontakt)
  • Damper resonance (Kontakt, Sforzando)
  • Half pedaling (Kontakt, Sforzando)
  • Repedaling enabled (Kontakt)
  • Una Corda pedal (Kontakt, Sforzando)
  • Sostenuto pedal (Kontakt, Sforzando)
  • Convolution reverbs (Kontakt)
  • MIDI velocity curve control (Kontakt)
  • Pedal noise volume control (Kontakt)
  • Action noise volume control (Kontakt)

Technical Specifications

Sample Rate
48kHz/24-bit
Velocity Layers
Continuous Velocity Scaling (Kontakt), 24 re-sampled velocity layers (Sforzando)
Mic Positions
4 (Kontakt), 2 (Sforzando)
Standalone
Yes

Ideal Use Cases

  • Film composers needing a diverse palette of acoustic piano sounds for dramatic scores and period pieces.
  • Classical musicians and students seeking historically accurate fortepiano timbres for authentic performances and studies.
  • Jazz and contemporary artists looking for expressive grand piano sounds with detailed pedal control for nuanced improvisation and arrangement.
  • Music producers requiring high-quality piano samples with flexible mixing options to integrate into various studio productions.
  • Songwriters and arrangers exploring different piano characters to inspire new compositions and enhance existing demos.

Included Presets

  • Cinematic
  • Concert
  • Player
  • Studio
  • Bright

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

  • immersive
  • pristine 24-bit 48 kHz sampling
  • stunning clarity
  • expressive
  • highly dynamic playing experience
  • minimal and uncluttered interface
  • easy to navigate
  • controls are very clear
  • incredible sounds

Weaknesses

  • static releases kill those instruments
  • realism dissolves immediately (when playing staccato)

Review Snippets

  • Exceptional piano quality for the price of $299 makes The Experience Piano Collection a great deal.
  • Mic positions and settings reveal impressive, diverse piano characters.
  • Excellent sampling quality captures distinct character and tone for each piano in The Experience Piano Collection.
  • Static releases really kill those instruments. Some of the most incredible sounds I've ever heard in a piano library, and yet... Once you let go of the sustain pedal and try to play something nuanced and varied in length (like staccato), the realism dissolves immediately. Such a pity :( VILabs is st
  • Hard to find comparable playability and realism at the $299 price point.
  • The libraries are immersive, transporting me to a different musical space with headphones.
  • Minimal and uncluttered interface makes The Experience Piano Collection easy to navigate with clear tone controls.
  • Static releases really kill those instruments. Some of the most incredible sounds I've ever heard in a piano library, and yet... Once you let go of the sustain pedal and try to play something nuanced and varied in length (like staccato), the realism dissolves immediately. Such a pity :( VILabs is st
  • Advanced resonance and pedaling modeling create an expressive, highly dynamic playing experience.
  • Pristine sampling captures every detail with stunning clarity, from soft to loud.
  • Likes the piano's ringing resonance in the room.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required to use this product?
The product requires a paid version of Kontakt, specifically Kontakt 6.3 or later. It also supports the free Sforzando player.
Is this a sampled or modeled piano VST?
This product uses a sampled sound engine. It features continuous velocity scaling in Kontakt and 24 re-sampled velocity layers in Sforzando.
What platforms are supported?
The product is compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems.
What unique features does this piano VST offer?
Key features include Half Pedal, Repedal/Catch, and Sympathetic Resonance. It also offers multiple mic positions and various mixing perspectives.
What genres and use cases is this collection best suited for?
It is ideal for classical, jazz, pop, and film/scoring genres. Use cases include practice, recording, and songwriting.
How many velocity layers and microphone positions are included?
The Kontakt version features continuous velocity scaling and 4 microphone perspectives. The Sforzando version has 24 re-sampled velocity layers and 2 mixing perspectives.
Are there any specific system requirements?
Not specified by the vendor / sources in our database. However, it requires Kontakt 6.3+ or the Sforzando player.