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The Pianoverse Hamburg Grand S274 provides an unparalleled virtual piano experience. Meticulously sampled from a majestic 9' Steinway & Sons New York D-274 concert grand piano, the S274 delivers the rich, powerful tone and responsive touch that have made the D-274 the choice of world-class pianists. With the S274, you'll enjoy premium features tailored for professional use.

Unmatched Accuracy Through Robot-Assisted Sampling

The S274 was created using state-of-the-art robot-assisted sampling to capture every nuance of the D-274's sound. Multiple microphones recorded the piano at different distances to reproduce its tone with stunning realism. The result is a virtual instrument with unparalleled accuracy that lets you achieve a wide range of dynamics and expression.

New Engine and Interface for Creative Control

A new sound engine gives you more control over the S274's redesigned voice management and round robin sampling. You can shape the tone using advanced controls for lid position, harp resonance and pedal noise. The interface is optimized for resizing so you can easily view all controls on one screen. New Spaces and cinematic effects provide additional creative possibilities to craft your perfect piano sound.

Premium Features for Professional Use

Continuous pedal control allows for half- and catch-pedaling, essential techniques for professional pianists. Multiple mic positions let you optimize the sound for solo performance or ensemble use. Powerful studio processing tools include EQ, compression, limiting and stereo width controls. The S274 works as a plug-in or standalone virtual instrument, allowing use in any DAW. It also supports the latest Mac and PC hardware for optimal performance.

Experience the Pinnacle of Concert Grands

The Steinway & Sons New York D-274 concert grand piano is considered the pinnacle of premium pianos. Now you can enjoy its majestic tone and touch with the Pianoverse Hamburg Grand S274. If you've always wanted to play a D-274, the S274 virtual piano is your chance to experience this legendary instrument. Capture its power and nuance to enhance your compositions and performances. The Pianoverse Hamburg Grand S274 lets you make beautiful music with an iconic piano.

IK Multimedia Pianoverse Hamburg Grand S274
IK Multimedia Pianoverse Hamburg Grand S274
IK Multimedia Pianoverse Hamburg Grand S274

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  • The finest world-class pianos, meticulously tuned and recorded
  • Robot-assisted sampling for unparalleled accuracy and precision
  • New sound engine with redesigned round robin and voice management
  • Continuous pedal control for half- and catch-pedaling
  • Advanced controls: lid position, harp resonance, pedal and piano mallets noise
  • Multiple instrument and room microphone options
  • Studio-essential EQ, compression, limiting and stereo width
  • 30 revolutionary generative sound Spaces to explore
  • 12 high-end creative cinematic effects to tailor the sound
  • New All-access subscription option
  • Optimized resizable interface
  • Native support of Apple M1 processor
  • Works as a 64-bit plug-in or standalone instrument for Mac/PC
  • MIDI control with MIDI learn
  • System Requirements
    • 64-bit application. Requires a 64-bit CPU and Operating System.
    Mac (64-bits)
    • Minimal: Intel Core 2 Duo (Intel Core i5 suggested), 8GB of RAM (32GB suggested), macOS 10.13 or
    • later. 30GB of hard disk space for each piano title.
    • Runs natively on Apple’s M1 processors.
    • Requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter.
    • Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): Audio Units, VST 2, VST 3, AAX.
    Windows (64-bits)
    • Minimal: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 (Intel Core i5 suggested), 8GB of RAM (32GB
    • suggested), Windows 7 or later. 30GB of hard disk space for each piano title.
    • Requires an ASIO compatible sound card.
    • Requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter.
    • Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): VST 2, VST 3, AAX.

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