Synchron Concert D-274 by Vienna Symphonic Library

Overview

The Steinway & Sons flagship concert grand, known for its massive and ambient sound, is captured with hyper-realistic fidelity in a variety of mic positions.

Technical Specifications

Library Size

34 GB for Standard Library, 76 GB for Full Library GB

Velocity Layers

More than 100 velocities

Mic Positions

10 microphone positions (Full Library), 4 microphone positions (Standard Library)

Sample Count

99,735 samples

Plugin Formats

VST3, AU, AAX

Standalone

Yes

Sympathetic Resonance

Yes

Half Pedal Support

Yes

True Pedal Modeling

Yes

Download / Installed File Size (Standard Library)

34 GB

Download / Installed File Size (Full Library)

76 GB

Samples per key

Over 4,000

Samples per microphone position

Almost 20,000

Ideal Use Cases

• Concert pianists creating virtual performances or practicing intricate pieces with authentic pedal and resonance response.
• Film and game composers needing a versatile and expressive grand piano for emotionally resonant scores.
• Music producers crafting detailed and nuanced piano arrangements for acoustic or orchestral productions.
• Educators and students requiring a high-fidelity piano for advanced theory and performance studies.
• Sound designers incorporating realistic piano textures and effects into their projects.

Included Presets

• Room Mix
• Decca Tree Multi Mic
• Surround to Stereo Downmix
• Surround
• Instrument model: Steinway D-274 Hamburg
• 6 factory presets
• Concert preset
• Player preset
• Pop preset

Review Snippets

• Hmm... this Steinway is also very nice. For Secret Base, the Yamaha sounds a bit better. For the Variations on a Theme piece, some high notes are on the right side, which I like, others were on the left side, which I still don't like. This is a harder comparison to make, but I think I like this pian
• The Synchron player's mic mixer and diverse mic positions are highly appreciated.
• The D-274 seems to be an ugly duckling, with an almost universal preference for the two sampled Bosendorfers or, alternatively, the quite distinctive Bluethner.
• Hi, I share my VSL D-274 best settings, because the default VSL D-274 presets have some velocity and dynamics errors compared to a real Steinway D.
• As for the key settings, with the Stenway D you have the possibility to change and modify every single key...I find myself much better with the Vienna Symponich Stenway D, but of course that's personal taste.
• I think Synchron pianos and Kawai pianos have their own charm. For recording I'd definitely prefer Synchron because it's much easier too edit, store and adjust.
• I spent all my time with the D-274, so this was perfect in helping me confirm my decision to go with the VSL Steinway.
• I personally prefer the D274, but I think the fixed CFX could work for slower, more emotional arrangements. The sound's a bit louder in my right ear though maybe that's just me.
• The Synchron Concert D-274 offers an overwhelming amount of features.
• I've demoed or own all of the VSL Synchron Pianos, and their authenticity is ... I own VSL CFX, D274 and the F-308 and I just need to adjust the...
• I have never heard the Concert D-274 sound so well and balanced. I don't really hear any synthy on the cello either as suggested by @Zaleskee in another comment here. I think it would go a long long way for sales if you guys would produce videos on how to get your library to sound like your demos. O
• On the Synchron D274 I find there are some VERY bad overtones present around keys D2. According to VSL these tones were actually present on the original Steinway when sampled - mmmmmm This actually spoils this particular piano.
• They all have their good qualities. The Bosendorfer is warm with rich bass while the 280VC is sparkly with an aggressive attack, and finally, the Concert D has nice timbre dynamics from PP-FF. I like the overall tone of the Bosendorfer Imperial better, but I prefer the playability and expressiveness
• The Synchron Concert D-274 offers an overwhelming amount of features.
• I was very hopeful for this solo strings from VSL, DUA rose the bar incredibly high, that had me thinking everything after that would be of the same or even better in sound quality. I had both the Solo Violin and the Solo Cello for some day now and I am not happy. I am really looking forward to any

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required to use this product?

The Synchron Concert D-274 does not require a separate host and comes with the Synchron Piano Player.

Is this piano VST sampled or modeled?

This piano VST is sampled, featuring nearly 100,000 samples and over 100 velocity layers for a hyper-realistic sound.

What are the download and installed file size requirements?

The Standard Library requires 34 GB of free space, while the Full Library requires 76 GB.

What operating systems are compatible with this product?

It is compatible with Mac (macOS 10.14 Mojave or higher, with macOS 11 or higher recommended for multi-thread support) and Windows (Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit).

What unique features does this piano VST offer?

The Synchron Concert D-274 includes Half Pedal, Repedal/Catch, and Sympathetic Resonance modeling for an authentic playing experience, along with velocity-dependent release samples and realistic pedal sounds.

How many microphone positions are available?

The Standard Library offers 4 microphone positions, and the Full Library offers 10 microphone positions for diverse timbral variations.