Available for download, the acousticsamples Old Black Pleyel Grand Piano takes the opposite approach from most grand piano virtual instrument libraries: Instead of sampling a perfectly restored, clean piano, the Old Black Pleyel Grand Piano takes old vintage gear and captures an old Pleyel Grand Piano from 1928. Using a studer console and vintage tube mics, the software delivers a warm, round, and distinctly retro sound.

The library provides 12.89GB worth of samples, and includes the UVI 3 Workstation sampler. It will work in Mac and Windows operating systems and is compatible with AU, VST, and AAX formats. You'll need an iLok account to authorize the library, but you won't need an iLok dongle.

Samples Pleyel Grand Piano    Sampled with Vintage Gear    12.89GB Sample Library    Pedal Resonances and Controls Modeled    2 Microphone Perspectives    Includes UVI 3 Workstation Sampler    Mac and Windows    AU, VST, and AAX    iLok Account Required for Authorization

The Close microphone perspective is placed inside the piano very close to the strings and gives powerful bass as well as a detailed sound and a wide stereo image.

The Rim is placed exactly where a soloist would be standing, to the side.

There are two kinds of resonances that are important to model on a piano, the pedal down resonances and the sympathetic resonances between the held notes. Both these effects are present in the OldBlackGrand, and you can even change the amount of each of them.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. On the Matte White, is the Black side Glossy? I am looking for Glossy Black floor board.

A: Yes, the backside on this is glossy. Enjoy!

Q: 2. I wonder where a travel tripod would fit in the bag, like a Sirui T-005BK? Maybe I can stick it in the stretch-mesh side pockets? But will the pocket breaks easily after a few uses?

A: Yes, the side of the bag will hold a small tripod using the clasped strap but the mesh pocket may not hold up as long as you would like.

Q: 3. would this case fit digital camera binoculars?

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Q: 4. Is the Rugged 3.5 x 3.5 the right size to fit the Lumix 45-150 that recently came in the kits with my Panasonic DMC-GX85? Or should I chose the 3.5 x 5?

A: the lens Dimensions are 2.44 x 2.87" and the case Interior Dimensions H: 3.5 x W: 3.5 x L: 3.5" , it should fit

Q: 5. will this bag be suitable for a nikon d7200 with a battery grip a 18-140mm and 10-20mm and mic and flash ?

A: Should fit OK.

Q: 6. Two questions: 1) Is the waterproof case window glass or plastic? 2) Is the camera Lens glass or plastic?

A: The case window is optical quality plastic sheet. The camera lens itself is glass.

Q: 7. Does anyone use this with a leather dress belt? (1"). Does it scuff or mar the belt in any way?

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Q: 8. What's the max and min shutter speed?

A: Unfortunately, shutter speed is not listed anywhere. I imagine they went that way to keep things simple thus exposure is usually all automatic. About all you an do to influence exposure is set ISO and plus or minus brightness of the image. Based on those settings, the camera then varies the exposure with the shutter speed, whatever it is.

Q: 9. Can this handle the Sony RX10-IV?

A: Black Widow website has criteria by size of camera, etc. That's what I used to choose for my Pentax K5iis, a DSLR.

Q: 10. Will this work with Nikon D7100 or should I get the pro style?

A: I use it with a Fuji X-T1 and it works very well. I assume it would be fine with a D7100.