This electronic download of Galaxy Vintage D from Best Services is a virtual-instrument based on the well-regarded Bauer Studios' 1920 Steinway D. It is powered by Native Instruments' Kontakt 5 Player, which is included with your download. Its 10GB library features over 2,000 samples, each recorded at 24-bit resolution. Thirteen modeled velocity zones provide a smooth and wide dynamic range. Kontakt Player offers solid performance, direct-from-disk streaming, lossless sample compression, and a user interface designed specifically for Galaxy Pianos.
Several world-renowned pianists have recorded legendary albums on this instrument including Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Carla Bley, Guillermo and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Abdullah Ibrahim, Wolfgang Dauner, John Taylor, and Richie Beirach. To capture the sound and feel of this piano, Neumann U47 and KM53 microphones were employed, as was the Neve console at Bauer Studios.
- 13 modeled velocity zones for a wide and smooth dynamic range
- Chromatic mapping
- Over 2000 samples in 24-bit (10GB/5GB with sample compression)
- Chromatic and multiple velocity resonance and release samples
- Multi-velocity pedal, damper, hammer and string noises
- Real una corda samples
- Real overtones
- New direct access user interface
- Lossless sample compression for better disk streaming
- True half pedaling when using a continuous sustain pedal
- True repedaling and sostenuto
- Adjustable pedal, hammer, damper and string noises
- Pedal and damper noises dynamically playable with a continuous sustain pedal
- Adjustable lid position
- One-knob control of tone color and dynamics
- Intelligent EQ for warmth, punch and brilliance
- Sympathetic string resonance with real overtones
- Flexible and easy-to-use velocity editor
- Convolution reverb with many different types of rooms, concert halls and ambience
- Adjustable stereo width and position
- Specially designed compressor for pop piano sounds
- Pad Machine
- Warp Engine for sound design beyond regular piano sounds