The Grandeur

Piano
Native Instruments

The Grandeur is a virtual piano instrument that meticulously replicates a Hamburg Steinway D Concert Grand Piano, sampled with 18 velocity zones and 9 release samples per key across more than 2500 samples. It combines an assertive, bright timbre with a sonorous full bass character suitable for classical and pop music applications. The instrument features comprehensive controls for tonal shaping, mechanical modeling, and convolution reverb, making it a versatile tool for both expressive classical playing and modern production contexts.

Key Features

  • 18 velocity zones with 9 release samples per key
  • Over 2500 samples totaling 14GB (6.5GB compressed)
  • Color control for dynamic timbre adjustment from soft to hard
  • Three-position Lid control (open, half-open, closed)
  • Tone controls: Bass, Body, Air equalizer with Tonal Depth and Transients
  • Compressor and Tape Saturation with selectable compressor characters
  • Halfpedal and Repedaling support with pedal noise dynamics
  • Real overtone samples and controllable mechanical noises (hammer, damper, pedal, string)
  • Convolution reverb with impulse response selection, SIZE and DISTANCE controls
  • Stereo Image control with WIDTH adjustment and channel SWAP function
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