Bösendorfer Imperial by Vienna Symphonic Library

The Bösendorfer Concert Grand 290 Imperial represents the apex of the famed Austrian piano manufacturer’s precious heritage. Its extraordinary, orchestral sound is rich in expression and resonance with a warm tone, thanks to the enormous resonance board and the nine additional sub-bass notes. The instrument’s key range is extended downward to the low C – for a total range of eight octaves.

Bösendorfer Concert Grand 290 Imperial Features

• Full 8 octaves in the tonal range – 97 keys (with bass extension)
• The warm, orchestral sound, rich in depth and tone color
• Powerful bass
• Six pre-configured Main Presets: Concert, Intimate, Player, Pop, Ambience, Mighty
• Proprietary Vienna Synchron Pianos engine with adjustable sympathetic resonances, pedal noise, key noise and so much more
• Per-note EQ, volume, dynamic range and tuning
• Advanced Release Sample Technology
• Recorded at Stage A of Synchron Stage Vienna

Bösendorfer Concert Grand 290 Imperial Microphone Positions

With over 4,000 samples per key and almost 20,000 samples per microphone position, the Bösendorfer Imperial boasts breathtaking authenticity. In order to capture this marvelous instrument in one of the best acoustic environments on the planet, our recording engineers used multiple high-end microphone arrays, affording an abundance of options for creating your individual sound.

Pricing and Availability

Bösendorfer Concert Grand 290 Imperia is available now an an time limited Introductory Price for the Full Library or Standard Library Version.

Vienna Symphonic Library Released Synchron Pianos: Bösendorfer Upright

The beautiful Bösendorfer Grand Upright 130 includes the experience of nearly two centuries of grand piano making. Its pure and pristine piano sound was captured with all its beauty and character at Stage B of Synchron Stage Vienna.

The legendary pure and rich Bösendorfer sound is based on the Viennese tradition of piano making with its complex construction. Bösendorfer uses more than 80% naturally dried resonant spruce wood to build an instrument – more than any other manufacturer. When a note is played, the integrated spruce components become acoustically active, forming a complete resonating body similar in principle to a violin. Its precise mechanics offer optimum power transmission with maximum controllability. The carefully hand-spun bass strings – steel core strings with one or two layers of copper – also contribute to its warm and sonorous sound.

Microphones

Even if you’re not using a surround setup, you get more ambience variations and spatial depth out of the Full Library by adding the room and surround microphones’ signals to your stereo mix.

Synchron Pianos: Bösendorfer Upright Key Features

• Modern classic
• Clear and uninhibited sound
• Wide dynamic range, rich tone with a powerful bass
• Stellar clarity in each note
• Versatility in sound & timbre with 8 microphone positions
• Recorded at Stage B of Synchron Stage Vienna
• Advanced Release Sample Technology
• Pre-configured Main Presets: Concert, Intimate, Player, Pop, Ambience, Vintage

VSL Synchron Power Drums Update

VSL just released a free update for the Synchron Power Drums: Over 3500 additional included MIDI loops. You can download the update here.

• Dynamic, powerful and raw recordings of three drum sets, captured at Synchron Stage Vienna in stereo & surround formats
• Ideal for intense patterns, drum battles and multi-player grooves
• Includes an exclusive selection of cinematic drum loops, listen here
• Three complementary patterns in one MIDI file, ready to be played or modified
• Humanize Delay introduces inaccuracy when needed, with intensity adjustable by MIDI automation
• Perfect addition to all Synchron Series products
• Choose from tailor-made mixer presets, from clean to highly processed sounds

Pricing and Availability

VSL discounted this library from 245€ to 180€ for the Standard, and from 395€ to 290€ for the Full library with additional mic positions for surround support or more control over the sound. Go directly to the product page: Synchron Power Drums for more information and purchase options.