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Pianos Virtual Instrument
Overview
After two years of recording, editing, and programming, EastWest and Quantum Leap proudly present the most detailed collection of the world's finest grand pianos ever recorded in one of the 'temples of sound', EASTWEST STUDIOS (more RIAA certified platinum and gold records awarded than any other recording studios) with 3 mic positions for each piano.
Additional close mics version engineered by KEN SCOTT
(Elton John, Supertramp, David Bowie, Beatles)
Key Fetures
3 positions are included per piano for maximum flexibility
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 Bösendorfer
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
Mic position mixing 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.
Pianos Virtual Instrument
Interface
EastWest/Quantum Leap Pianos is powered by EASTWEST'S PLAY 64-bit (and 32-bit) Advanced Sample Engine

This VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT combines intuitive handling with excellent sound quality, and functions as a plug-in instrument, without the need for a sampler.
PLAY is a 64-bit (with 32-bit compatibility) Advanced Sample Engine. PLAY is Included with all newEASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP Virtual (software) Instruments.
FEATURES
PLAY includes custom designed virtual instruments that look as beautiful as they sound
Interface designed to eliminate clutter, including only the controls needed for each individual virtual instrumentLoad 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)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 computerAll instruments are listed in one browser
Easy to use browser displays all of your instrumentsArticulations
Forget browsing through complicated patch names: pick the instrument and playLegato Detection
PLAY senses legato and repetitive playing and responds accordinglyStereo Handling
PLAY allows the user to manipulate stereo samples in very useful waysEffects Engine
The best sounding and most powerful effects engine out there, built from the ground up for the highest possible qualityPlayback Engine
Highest quality resampling engineBuilt 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 systemSupported Platforms
AU, VST, Standalone, Intel Mac, Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, 64-bit, 32-bit
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*This feature will be available after release as a free download for all registered users.
System Requirements
Pianos Full Edition
MAC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
4GB RAM
Mac OS X 10.5 or later
7200 RPM or faster (non energy saving) hard drive for sample streaming
iLok Security Key (not supplied)
MAC RECOMMENDED SYSTEM
Mac Pro Quad-Core Intel Xeon 2.66GHz or higher8GB RAM or more
7200 RPM or faster (non energy saving) hard drive for sample streaming
iLok Security Key (not supplied)
MAC OPTIMAL SYSTEM
Mac Pro Eight-Core Intel Xeon 2.26GHz or higher16GB RAM or more
iLok Security Key (not supplied)
PC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Dual Core 2.1GHz or higher4GB RAM
Windows XP SP2, Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
Sound card with ASIO drivers
7200 RPM or faster (non energy saving) hard drive for sample streaming
iLok Security Key (not supplied)
PC RECOMMENDED SYSTEM
Intel Core 2 Quad or AMD Quad-Core 2.66GHz or higher8GB RAM or more
64-bit Windows/Host Sequencer
7200 RPM or faster (non energy saving) hard drive for sample streaming
iLok Security Key (not supplied)
PC OPTIMAL SYSTEM
Intel Core i7 2.66GHz or higher16GB RAM or more
64-bit Windows/Host Sequencer
iLok Security Key (not supplied)
(Bechstein — 73GB, Bösendorfer — 87GB, Steinway — 58GB, Yamaha — 46GB)
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 at your local authorized EASTWEST retailers, or here.
Pianos Gold Edition
Up to 55GB Free Hard Disc Space. Each piano can be loaded and used individually: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 at your local authorized EASTWEST retailers, or here.
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.
Check the following compatibility chart for availability of other 64-bit versions and updates.
Supported Interfaces
PC: VST™, ASIO™, RTAS™Mac: VST™, Audio Units™, Core Audio™, RTAS™

EASTWEST PLAY Host/Sequencer Compatibility Matrix
Supported Host | Mac OS X (Intel) | Windows XP (32-bit) | Windows XP (64-bit) | Windows 8, 7, Vista (32-bit) | Windows 8, 7, Vista (64-bit) | Required Version |
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Standalone | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
Ableton Live | YES | YES | YES | YES7 | 6.07 or higher | |
Cubase/Nuendo | YES | YES | YES1 | YES | YES1 | 7 or higher |
FL Studio | YES | YES5 | YES | YES5 | 7 or higher | |
GarageBand | YES | 3 or higher | ||||
Logic | YES2 | 7.2 or higher | ||||
Performer | YES2 | 6.02 or higher | ||||
Pro Tools3 | YES | YES | YES | 7.4 to 10 | ||
Pro Tools 113 | YES | YES | YES6 | 11 | ||
Sibelius | YES4 | YES | YES | 6.0 or higher8 | ||
Sonar | YES | YES | YES | YES | 6.2 or higher | |
VE Pro | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | 4.0.54 or higher |
Studio One | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | 2.0 or higher |
Reaper | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | 3.0 or higher
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Variant | 1 |