Fazioli F308 Essentials by Vienna Symphonic Library

Overview

Fazioli F308 Essentials is a virtual piano instrument that brings the unmistakable sound of the iconic F308 straight to your studio in a streamlined, affordable format.

Technical Specifications

Library Size

13.2 GB GB

Velocity Layers

fewer velocity layers than the premium Synchron Fazioli F308 library

Mic Positions

3

Sample Count

55,196

Plugin Formats

VST3, AU, AAX

Standalone

Yes

Ideal Use Cases

• Film composers needing a powerful and expressive grand piano for dramatic scenes and emotional cues.
• Classical musicians and students requiring a high-quality virtual piano for practice and recording solo repertoire.
• Jazz pianists looking for a versatile and responsive instrument to lay down intricate improvisations and harmonies.
• Pop music producers seeking a polished and impactful piano sound to anchor their tracks and arrangements.
• Songwriters and producers needing a reliable and inspiring grand piano for composing and arranging new material.

Included Presets

• Concert
• Intimate
• Player
• Pop
• Ambience
• Mighty
• Fazioli F308 grand piano
• Concert preset
• Intimate preset
• Player preset
• Pop preset
• Ambience preset
• Mighty preset

Review Snippets

• Really love the sound, and the harmonics setting. I do Love my Piano in Blue from Cinesamples, my very first good Piano library, and this one is a perfect complement, perfect for some cinematic scenes.
• Reviews · Wonderful piano. What a gem... Wonderful second volume of the Experience Series. Keep them coming. · An absolutely amazing sample library. The sound is...
• Comprehensive and great value for Fazioli F308 Essentials.
• I can’t even hear the difference with the dynamic layers missing when playing - upsi
• Both, but in terms of playing sensation, it's imperceptible. And also in terms of storage : I want the Fazioli sound without all the GB on my SSD, the Faz Essentials is my go-to.
• this VSL F308 VST is truly amazing, so homogeneous, a pleasure to play.
• Great starting point for Synchron Pianos.
• Negligible difference in actual playing, highlighting realism.
• Synchron pianos are detailed yet expensive, offering over 100 samples per note at a premium price.
• Fortunately, I actually find the D-274 decent without tweaking, in the surround concert setting. The Fazioli F308 on the other hand.
• Hayden, At the end of April, I installed the Vienna Symphony Library's Fazioli 308. At around 400GB for the full library, they say that “the F308 is not….
• For sounds - the best youll get are VSTs. Teh best being Vienna Symphony Library (VSL). You can choose D-274 (Steinway), F308 (Fazioli), Bosendorfer or Yam CFX.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required to use this VST?

This VST does not require a host and can be used standalone. It uses the Synchron Piano Player.

Is this a sampled or modeled piano VST?

This is a sampled piano VST, featuring 55,196 samples.

What is the library size and how much storage space is needed?

The library size is 13.2 GB and requires 13.2 GB of free storage space on an SSD.

What operating systems are compatible with this VST?

It is compatible with macOS Big Sur (latest update) or higher, and Windows 10 (latest update, 64-bit) or Windows 11 (latest update).

What genres and use cases is this piano VST best suited for?

This VST is ideal for classical, jazz, pop, and film/scoring genres, and can be used for recording, film scoring, practice, and songwriting.

Does it include half pedal and sympathetic resonance features?

Yes, it includes both Half Pedal and Sympathetic Resonance features, along with adjustable body resonance and a fourth pedal implementation.