XLN AUDIO / Addictive Keys: Studio Grand (Simple Package)

Studio Grand features the sound of a traditional Steinway Model D concert grand piano.

■Software Sound Source
■Piano Sound Source
■Simple Package Version
A simple package containing a serial number will be delivered to your specified address. Simply register the serial number on the manufacturer's website and download the installer.

Steinway pianos are beloved by many pianists for their distinctive character and unparalleled tone. The Studio Grand's 'ExploreMaps' contain a wide variety of presets, from basic to processed and unusual. This wide variety of tones complements both production and live performance.

■Sound
The Studio Grand is based on the Steinway Model D concert grand piano. This majestic instrument, measuring 274cm in length, has garnered overwhelming support from pianists worldwide. XLN Audio auditioned more than 10 Steinway grand pianos before finding the one with the most desirable sound quality. Ultimately, we were able to use a model with perfectly balanced resonance and crystal-clear tone.

Mixing a grand piano's tone can be challenging, often compromising its quality to match other instruments or vocals. However, with precise microphone placement, Studio Grand can be perfectly tailored to fit any production style without sacrificing sound quality.

Studio Grand was recorded in the spacious Swedish Broadcasting Corporation recording studio, renowned for its exceptional quietness and well-controlled acoustic atmosphere. Even in such a large space, the reverberation is tight and airy—a rare combination. It truly is the perfect studio for capturing a grand piano.

Vintage tube and ribbon microphones were selected from the studio's impressive lineup, and recordings were made in various positions, sometimes close to the soundboard and sometimes further away from the instrument to capture the natural atmosphere of the studio. The final result was a warm, reverberant sound.

■Studio Grand Recording Equipment
Close Microphone (Stereo XY): Neumann M269
Close Microphone (Stereo Wide): Coles 4038
Close Microphone (Mono): RCA 6203
Mid (Stereo Wide): Neumann M250
Ambient (Stereo Wide): Neumann M269
Body (Mono): Sela T25

■Operating Requirements
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