The samples for the Galaxy Steinway 5.1 grand piano virtual sound module were captured using a Neve Capricorn digital console directly to Pro Tools. For the recording, close microphone placement was employed, utilized B&K and Neumann microphones along with the SPL/Brauner Atmos System for the 5.1 rendition of the grand piano. The module provides for six discrete channels of audio in 16/24-bit/48kHz resolution.

Mapped in whole tones, up to ten velocity layers provide a natural sound quality over the whole dynamic range. Although optimized for full 5.1 surround sound, the user can also choose to load a subset piano consisting of 1.5GB stereo front L/R samples.

Galaxy Steinway 5.1 functions as follows:

• Stand-alone under ASIO, Core Audio or DirectSound
• Plug-in for applications supporting RTAS, VST and AU for Mac OS X
• Plug-in for applications supporting VST and DXi for Windows XP

Steinway Grand Piano recorded at one of the worlds most modern and technically advanced studios

6.5GB of audio samples, providing sample lengths of up to 40 seconds with no looping

Includes a 1.5GB stereo sample library

Includes a special version of KOMPAKT from Native Instruments (plug-in or standalone) for Mac and Windows with many sound shaping tools built in to the interface

KOMPAKT sampler features powerful multi-mode filters, envelopes and LFOs that provide a wealth of creative possibilities

Integrated high-quality reverb, chorus and delay effects

Compatible with most music software