Concert D-274 Essentials by Vienna Symphonic Library

by Vienna Symphonic Library · $139

Overview

Experience the legendary Steinway & Sons sound in a streamlined, accessible virtual instrument, offering all the nuances this instrument is famous for.

Key Features

  • Includes 6 factory presets
  • Recorded in Synchron Stage Vienna main hall
  • Steinway & Sons D-274 (Hamburg Model)
  • Upgrade path to Synchron Concert D-274
  • Included in Studio Special Edition Vol. 1
  • Komplete Kontrol keyboard support
  • Maschine support
  • NKS Light Guide
  • NKS Light Guide
  • NKS sound browsing and preview
  • NKS pre-configured control knobs

Technical Specifications

Library Size
10 GB GB
Velocity Layers
Fewer than the premium Synchron Concert D-274 collection
Mic Positions
3
Sample Count
32,618
Plugin Formats
VST, VST3, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes

Ideal Use Cases

  • Film composers needing a versatile grand piano for orchestral scores and dramatic cues.
  • Jazz pianists looking for a high-quality, expressive piano to use in their compositions and practice.
  • Pop music producers requiring a full-bodied grand piano sound for ballads and contemporary arrangements.
  • Music students and educators seeking a realistic and inspiring piano for learning and teaching.
  • Songwriters wanting to lay down professional-sounding piano tracks for their original songs.

Included Presets

  • Concert
  • Intimate
  • Player
  • Pop
  • Ambience
  • Mighty

Review Snippets

  • Concert D-274 Essentials offers a good value entry into Synchron Pianos at $89 during promo, providing basics to get started.
  • Concert D-274 Essentials offers a good value entry into Synchron Pianos at $89 during promo, providing basics to get started.
  • The speaker hopes for Fazioli and CFX Essentials, indicating positive reception of the Concert D-274 Essentials.
  • Concert D-274 Essentials offers a good entry point to Synchron Stage at a reasonable price.
  • I didn't even know how to activate it in the license manager. When I tried, even with sighted assistance, even though I thought it was activated, it still wouldn't play anything. I wish they'd get rid of the iLOK license nonsense for their products, as purchasing it should mean you can use it right
  • I tried the demo version and hopefully can purchase in the future. I just have one question hopefully you can answer, how can I increase the sensitivity or loudness of the bass, like I try to voice the right hand melody and not let the bass take over when I play IRL on my digital. But when I used th
  • Concert D-274 Essentials provides more playable piano sounds compared to Piano Colors.
  • Adjusting the body control enhances the sound positively.
  • concert grands, but also of Synchron Stage Vienna's exclusive collection of pianos.” ... As you know, I also have the VSL D-274. I've found its sounds to be...
  • Spontaneously improvised this piano solo tune at the morning. Enjoy! For this improvisation I've used: VSL Concert D-274 Essentials @viennasymphoniclibrary It...
  • Concert D-274 by Vienna Symphonic Library. I knew that for my style of music, classical - with it's big dynamic variations, I needed the most dynamic layers.
  • Which is only 60 euros more than the new Concert D-274 Essentials introductory price. I have just downloaded the demos for both but would be most interested.
  • Milking the cow even more! https://www.vsl.co.at/products/synchron/concert-d-essentials.
  • The full version offers more features but is significantly more expensive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host software is required to use this plugin?
No host is required; it functions as a standalone instrument. It also supports VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats.
Is this a sampled or modeled piano instrument?
This is a sampled piano instrument, capturing the sound of a Steinway & Sons D-274 (Hamburg Model).
What is the library size and how much storage space is needed?
The library size is 10 GB, and you will need 10 GB of free storage space. The download size is equivalent to the installed size due to lossless data compression.
What platforms are supported?
It supports macOS (Big Sur and higher) and Windows (10 and higher).
Does it support half-pedal and sympathetic resonance?
Yes, it features both Half Pedal and Sympathetic Resonance.
How many microphone positions are available?
Not specified by the vendor / sources in our database.

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