EastWest Quantum Leap Pianos Gold Edition - Virtual Instruments

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This Gold Edition Piano Bundle Includes: The Bechstein D-280, Steinway D, Bösendorfer 290, & Yamaha C7

"The new meaning of heavyweight. EastWest/Quantum Leap Pianos stands out because it's the biggest most ambitious sampled piano project ever, with the sound quality to prove it."

— KEYBOARD MAGAZINE

"In summation, these are without question the most gorgeous sounding sampled pianos I've ever heard. If you're looking for the most authentic sounding sampled grand pianos available at this time, and have a system that can handle it, Quantum Leap Pianos is a must-consider." — RECORDING MAGAZINE

After two years of recording, editing, and programming, EastWest/Quantum Leap proudly present the most detailed collection of the world's finest grand pianos ever recorded in one of the 'temples of sound,' EASTWEST STUDIOS (more RIAA certified platinum and gold records awarded than any other recording studios) with 3 mic positions for each piano.

This virtual instrument includes four of the world's finest grand pianos: a Bechstein D-280, Steinway D, Bösendorfer 290, and Yamaha C7. The PLAY interface includes impulses from the same hall the producers used to record Symphonic Orchestra and Symphonic Choirs so the pianos can blend with those collections.

EastWest/Quantum Leap Pianos Gold Edition, which provides only the player's perspective mics and 16-bit samples, is available for users with less powerful systems. A low-cost upgrade path is available for users of the Gold Edition who wish to move up to the Full Edition.

Additional close mics version engineered by KEN SCOTT
(Elton John, Supertramp, David Bowie, Beatles)

• The most detailed piano recordings - EVER!
• Load any piano or mic position individually (each piano is approx. 60Gbs)
• 3 positions are included per piano for maximum flexibility
• 10-18 velocities per note of sustain and sustain with pedal
• 8-12 velocities per note of repetitions and repetitions with pedal
• 5-8 velocities of soft pedal and soft pedal with sustain pedal
• 16 velocity staccato on every piano
• Repetition samples taken from 180 BPM performances for a TRUE repetition sound and not simply an alternate take.
• Software detects true repetitions
• Resonance - pedal resonance recorded for every note at multiple velocities, as well as with the soft pedal down
• Proprietary resonance captured on the Bösendorfer
• Release samples with software envelope follower
• Articulations on each piano include
  • A. Sustain
  • B. Sustain with pedal
  • C. Repetitions
  • D. Repetitions with pedal
  • E. Soft pedal
  • F. Soft pedal with sustain pedal
  • G. Staccato
  • H. Release trails
• Recorded in a proper piano environment with vintage Neumann microphones, Meitner AD converters and a vintage 8078 Neve console
• Stereo swap possible in software
• Mic position mixing in software
• Lid position simulation
• Articulation matrix for quick and straightforward loading
• Most powerful streaming engine available with highest polyphony counts
• PLAY interface includes impulses from the same hall the producers used to record Symphonic Orchestra and Symphonic Choirs so the pianos can blend with those collections.

"The new meaning of heavyweight. Players agreed that EastWest/Quantum Leap has by far the most detailed and biggest-sounding pianos of the bunch. "The dead center of the Bosendorfer's dynamic range sings out for a long time," noted Fortner, "exactly like the real thing, and the nine extra notes below bottom A [a famous feature of the real thing] are just thunderous." Richard Leiter said, "This sounds like a good recording of a good piano. It makes me want to play late 19th Century classical - if I could!" Aikin added, "This'd be loverly for Chopin, but not the patch you'd load for Bach ... or Little Richard." Trying the Steinway, Aikin said, "I'd sit down and play this for pleasure over the Bosendorfer. It's very lively, with just the right combination of depth and brilliance." He was even happier with the Bechstein: "This makes me want to play Mozart. There's a nice singing quality and melodic projection over chords. I have a sense of comfort here, even more than with the Steinway." The Bechstein was also Fortner's favorite for his R&B-derived playing style: "Lean into it, and it doesn't go quite as far as the Yamaha, but the bell-like harmonics you want for pop come forward. Lean back, and it's brooding and mellow. Gorgeous." EastWest/Quantum Leap Pianos stands out because it's the biggest most ambitious sampled piano project ever, with the sound quality to prove it. You'll need a bad-ass computer to play the full-size presets with abandon, but if you have one - wow!" — KEYBOARD MAGAZINE

System Requirements

• 57 GB Free Hard Disc Space

MAC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.1GHz or higher (PPC not supported)
• 8GB RAM
• Mac OSX 10.7 or later
• 7200 RPM or faster (non energy saving) hard drive for sample streaming

MAC RECOMMENDED SYSTEM

• Mac Pro Late 2013 edition (current model with round enclosure) or above
• 16GB RAM or more
• Mac OSX 10.7 or later
• SSD (Solid State Drive) for sample streaming

PC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Intel Core 2 Duo, or AMD Dual Core 2.1GHz or higher
• 8GB RAM
• Windows 7 or later
• Sound card with ASIO drivers
• 7200 RPM or faster (non energy saving) hard drive for sample streaming

PC RECOMMENDED SYSTEM

• Intel Core 2 Quad, or AMD Quad Core 2.66GHz or higher
• 16GB RAM or more
• Windows 7 or later (64-bit Windows/Host Sequencer)
• Sound card with ASIO drivers
• SSD (Solid State Drive) for sample streaming

All Systems

• iLok account required for machine (electronic) license placed on your computer or use optional iLok Key; internet connection required for one-time product activation

Included for both PC and Mac

• 64-bit standalone and plug-in versions included (for 32-bit compatibility please use PLAY 4.3.5).
• Check the compatibility chart for supported hosts.

EASTWEST PLAY Host/Sequencer Compatibility Matrix

Tested DAW Mac OS
10.9 - 10.12.3 WIN XP
(32-bit) WIN XP
(64-bit) WIN 10, 8, 7,
Vista (32-bit) WIN 10, 8, 7,
Vista (64-bit) Required
Version Standalone Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes   Ableton Live Yes Yes   Yes Yes (1) 6.07+ Cubase/Nuendo Yes (2) Yes Yes (3) Yes Yes (3) 6+ FL Studio   Yes Yes Yes Yes 7+ GarageBand Yes         3+ Logic Yes (4)         7.2+ Digital Performer Yes (4)     Yes Yes 6.02+ Pro Tools (5) Yes Yes   Yes   7.4 to 10 Pro Tools 11+ (5) Yes   Yes   Yes (6) 11+ Sibelius Yes (7) Yes   Yes   6+ (8) Sonar   Yes Yes Yes Yes 6.2+ VE Pro Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4.0.54+ Studio One Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2+ Reaper Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3+

1: Play 5 (and above) is compatible with all 64-bit hosts that use VST, AU, or AAX plugins. Use Play 4 for 32-bit hosts.
2: Mac OS 10.7 or newer is required.
3: Cubase/Nuendo 4.1 or later are required as 64-bit hosts.
4: WordBuilder is not supported in Logic 7 or lower, and DAE (RTAS in Digital Performer and Logic) is not supported at this time.
5: Ethernet control surfaces are not officially supported (ex: C24).
6: Windows 7 or 8 Home Premium Supported. Pro Tools HD 11 does not support Windows 8.
7: Sibelius 6.0.3 or higher is required to run in Mac OS 7.
8: Sibelius 6.2 is required to run in Mac OS 10.9 (Mavericks).