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