Concert D-274 Essentials

Concert D-274 Essentials

Handpicked by virtuoso Stefan Mendl of Vienna Piano Trio fame, VSL’s very own Concert D-274 ranks among the best sounding pianos in Vienna. Expertly sampled to perfection in the lush Hollywood-proven ambience of the acclaimed Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage, this iconic concert grand fascinates with its warm, resonant, and detailed tone. Unleash the immense power and rich tonal depth of the D-274 in a sleek, efficient package at an attractive price point.

The Essence of Greatness

• The essence of the Steinway sound
• Handpicked Steinway & Sons D-274, Hamburg Model
• Realistic playing feel, full of expression
• Hollywood-proven ambience of Stage A at Vienna Synchron Stage
• Mix-ready sound with Room Mix and close mics
• Pre-configured presets: “Concert”, “Intimate”, “Player”, “Pop”, “Ambience”, “Mighty”
• Sympathetic resonance and body resonance
• Upgrade path to Synchron Concert D-274

Your Steinway Sound

Whether you’re practicing Chopin études or writing a song, achieving a finely tuned sound is key to creating a memorable performance – and we’ve got you covered with masterfully crafted presets that you can shape to create your individual Steinway tone. From adjusting resonance and shaping individual key dynamics to filtering specific ranges or even tweaking individual notes, the intuitive interface of the Synchron Piano Player puts unparalleled creative control at your fingertips while offering a natural, hyper-realistic playing experience. Adjust the body resonance, add algorithmic reverb for extra depth, and refine your sound with ease. This versatile library gives you access to all the essentials of the full Concert D-274 edition – at an entry level price, but with a priceless sound!

Synchron Concert D-274 Presets

Concert:

Character: A grand spatial representation of the Steinway & Sons D-274 at Vienna Synchron Stage
Perspective: Conductor, with the instrument at its original recording position in the center.
Mix: Additional Reverb on the Close and MID microphones, with a 35 ms runtime delay on the Room Mix channel.
Recommendation: Piano concerts

Intimate:

Character: Close, charming sound with attenuated treble register and added Body Resonances.
Perspective: Player, centered
Mix: Little reverb on the Close microphone, with a 33 ms runtime delay on the narrowed Room Mix channel.
Recommendation: For intimate ballads and low, mighty chords.

Player:

Character: Natural, close sound without any additional EQing and a soft touch of the room. Immediate response with the full stereo width of the keyboard. The real Steinway & Sons playing feel.
Perspective: Player, centered
Mix: Very little additional reverb on the Close microphones, with dampened high frequencies and a 21 ms runtime delay on the narrowed Room Mix channel.
Recommendation: Ideal recording preset

Pop:

Character: Natural, close sound without any additional EQing and a soft touch of the room. Immediate response with the full stereo width of the keyboard. The real Steinway & Sons playing feel.
Perspective: Player, centered
Mix: Very little additional reverb on the Close microphones, with dampened high frequencies and a 21 ms runtime delay on the narrowed Room Mix channel.
Recommendation: Ideal recording preset

Ambience:

Character: Spacious, roomy, washy, with soft attacks. Assertive sound even in the background of a mix.
Perspective: Conductor, with the instrument at its original recording position on the right.
Mix: Much reverb on all microphones and a 27 ms runtime delay on the Room Mix channel.
Recommendation: Soaring melodies, lush arrangements, film scores.

Mighty:

Character: Bouncing, echoing sound with a distinctive slapback.
Perspective: Conductor, with the instrument at its original recording position in the center.
Mix: Much reverb on all microphones, with EQ adjustments. The slapback is created with the runtime delays for the Mid microphone and Room Mix channel. You may adjust it to fit the tempo of your music.
Recommendation: Scenes with cinematic landscapes, wide fields, industry halls or concrete walls.