EWQL Pianos Gold Edition

This collection includes four of the world's finest grand pianos: a Bechstein D-280, Steinway D, Bsendorfer 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. Many users asked us for a lighter version of our EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP PIANOS that will allow them to run the most critically acclaimed pianos collection on slower computers. EW/QL Pianos Gold gives you that option, with only the player-perspective mic position included. When you do have the hardware you need for the full version, the upgrade costs only the difference in price. - Key Features - - The most detailed piano recordings - EVER! - Load any piano or mic position individually (each piano is between 10GB and 17GB) - 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 Bsendorfer - 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 - 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. - Play - PLAY is a 64-bit** (with 32-bit compatibility) Advanced Sample Engine with built-in Network Control* (plug-in or standalone). PLAY is Included with all new EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP Virtual (software) Instruments. Summary + PLAY isn't just a sampler, the PLAY SYSTEM is a professional fully integrated sample playback software solution for those with the most demanding production requirements + Offers native support for more platforms than any other software engine + Network support* for large, expandable systems + The latest in technology (64-bit**, supports next generation operating systems) + The highest sound quality (ground-up effects, highest quality interpolation) + The best virtual instruments from the multiple award-winning EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP producers + The most intuitive controls, custom designed for each library + Complete portability + Included for both PC and Mac: + 32-bit standalone and plug-in versions included. + 64-bit PC VST (host must support 64-bit VST plugins) and standalone versions included. - As Beautiful As It Sounds - Interface designed to eliminate clutter, including only the controls needed for each individual virtual instrument - Load MORE thanks to 64-bit support** - + 64-bit support** allows you to load many more instruments and voices, limited only by your system RAM (32-bit support is included also) + While most high-end computers will support 16GB, a very small set of high-performance enterprise computers (with Microsoft Vista Ultimate) can already use 128GB of RAM. As hardware develops, the theoretical limit is 17,179,869,184 gigabytes = 16 exabytes, or 17 billion gigabytes! - Networking Support* - + If you still need more power, our built-in NETWORK CONTROL allows you to load instruments on other machines controlled from your host computer + No more trips back and forth between computers, no more KVM switching when loading projects + No need to buy additional software + The PLAY system is a professional fully integrated solution for those with the most demanding production requirements - All instruments are listed in one browser - + Easy to use browser displays all of your instruments + Favorites section to group the instruments you use most + Preview your instrument of choice in an easy-to-use column viewer + Load instruments into one instance to take advantage of your sequencer's "instrument tracks", or many if you so desire. + Interface automatically changes to display current instrument Articulations + Forget browsing through complicated patch names: pick the instrument and play + Turn on/off articulations as you wish + Articulations list also serves as reference for all expressions within the instrument (no need to look up key-switches in charts) + Save your favorite configuration for quick retrieval Legato Detection + PLAY senses legato and repetitive playing and responds accordingly Stereo Handling + PLAY allows the user to manipulate stereo samples in very useful ways + Stereo Swap allows the user to instantly swap the left and right channels + Mono from left , Mono from right, or Mono Sum allow for instant conversion from stereo to mono Effects Engine + The best sounding and most powerful effects engine out there, built from the ground up for the highest possible quality + Reverb section includes multiple impulse responses from halls, and the famous EASTWEST studios and live chambers (more RIAA certified Platinum and Gold records awarded than any other studio) + The smoothest filters you'll ever hear + Specialized effects including the first Artificial Double Tracking (ADT) software available Playback Engine + Highest quality resampling engine + Built from the ground up to create the most intuitive instruments possible. Allowed us to design instruments every step of the way without compromise Security system + Authorize purchased instruments easily using the industry standard iLok security system + Offers complete portability, take your plugin anywhere you want, use it on any computer + Easy to authorize and manage (up to 100 authorizations on one key) Platforms and Hosts + AU, VST, Standalone, Intel Mac, PPC Mac, Windows XP and Vista, 64-bit, 32-bit + Natively supported in all major hosts on all major operating systems - PLAY no matter what your platform + More native support than any other plug-in + Standalone: PLAY as many instruments as your computer can handle in one application System Requirements + Up to 55GB Free Hard Disc Space. Each piano can be loaded and used individually: (Bechstein __ 11.3GB, Bsendorfer __ 17.9GB, Steinway __ 10.4GB, Yamaha __ 10GB) + DVD drive + iLok Security Key, not included (a free soundsonline.com account is required for retrieving and managing iLok licenses) + If you do not own an iLok Security Key you can purchase one in our webstore Minimum Requirements for Mac + G5 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM, Mac OS 10.4 or newer Recommended Mac System + Mac Pro Quad-Core Xeon 2.5GHz, 4GB RAM Minimum Requirements for PC + Pentium 4 3.0GHz, 2GB RAM, Windows XP SP2 or Vista, sound card with ASIO drivers Recommended PC System + Intel or AMD Quad Core 2.0GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit OS and host All Systems + iLok required (not included), internet connection required for one-time product activation + Answers to the most common questions regarding PLAY and our new iLok security key is available in our Support FAQ. *This feature will be available after release as a free download for all registered users. **MAC 64-bit support will be announced after the release of MAC OS X (10.5 Leopard)