In 2009, We released Blue Grand3D as our second generation of hybrid modelling pianos (Now it is already in 10th generation). This product is really good which gathered several awards and made our reputation in the virtual piano world. At that time, this piano came with a spacer plugin which makes it sounds in a 3D space. But as technology advances, this product has been replaced by Blue Grand in 2013. But still, some old customers still love its Blue Grand3D’s mellow and mature style of sound. This is a key reason why we decided to bring it back with a special edition.
In 2009, We released Blue Grand3D as our second generation of hybrid modelling pianos (Now it is already in 10th generation). This product is really good which gathered several awards and made our reputation in the virtual piano world. At that time, this piano came with a spacer plugin which makes it sounds in a 3D space. But as technology advances, this product has been replaced by Blue Grand in 2013. But still, some old customers still love its Blue Grand3D’s mellow and mature style of sound. This is a key reason why we decided to bring it back with a special edition.
The classic Blue Grand3D sounds come from Steinway Grand Piano which only have 4 velocity layers as technology limits at that time. While its mature and mellow sound with a singing tone gained more attention. We finally succeeded in reproducing this sound in our latest piano engine. And we made it into a limited edition, which will last for sale only until Oct 5th, 2022. Also as technology advances, we are able to make this re-issued version more affordable to musicians, as you can see the price tag for it.
Add Several Resonances to the Beautiful Sound
Resonances play an important role in a piano’s sound. It adds extra beauty to the overall sound. Reality dictates that every grand piano’s sizeable soundboard reflects sound that resonates in conjunction with the wooden body of the instrument itself. Indeed, it is this continuous process that makes every note played sound so unique.
Ultimately, in order to simulate this behavior, Sound Magic captured multi-angled IRs (Impulse Responses) from the soundboard, and then used modelling technology to convert those IRs into Multi-Dimensional Resonance algorithms. The result? An amazingly true-to-life concert hall sound readily available at anyone’s fingertips!
Sympathetic Resonance happens when Harmonics are heard in keys related to keys that are struck. It is an interaction between different strings and adds extra color to every note’s sound. It makes them sound unique so that the audience can enjoy listening.
Sustain Resonance and String Resonance can be heard when sustain pedals are pressed. Although they are subtle sometimes, as a part of Piano resonance, Our Neo Piano Engine has the ability to represent different resonances in the right way, and provide controls on their amount and behavior.
Meticulous Damper Controls
Neo Piano Engine also modelled the behavior of the damper, which controls when the sound should stop. With damper controls, musicians can choose whether it is a newly built piano, or a piano that’s 20 years old. Also, it is interesting that users can try to change the material of the damper from soft to hard; they can experience the differences in sound.
Pedal Modelling
Every pianist knows the importance of pedaling to the piano sound. Pedal behavior is rather complex both mechanic- and sound-wise. Sound Magic’s latest Neo Piano Engine can represent the pedal behaviors accurately including the features below:
Half Pedaling: For acoustic pianos, it is possible to press down the sustain pedal only partially such that the dampers just touch the strings very slightly. This technique for the advanced pianist is called half pedaling and allows a fine variation of the sound.
Repedaling happens when you press sustain pedal again within a very short time after releasing the pedal. The string will continue to sustain in this case.
A piano usually has three pedals, from left to right: the soft pedal (or una corda), the sostenuto pedal, and the sustaining pedal (or damper pedal). Neo Piano Engine carefully modelled the pedal behavior and additionally supported the 4th pedal on Fazioli pianos.
Timbre Control
Timbre Control Helps to Shape a Unique Sound
Everyone tends to pursuit a variation of the piano sound that sounds unique. Neo Piano Engine provides several controls to change the timbre color of the sound. Users have the ability to change the lid position and can choose between low frequency and high frequency. With the modelling feature of the engine, musicians can even adjust the harmonic partial of the sound to get a unique sound.
Shape Space with Professional Quality Reverb and Microphone Perspectives
Another important aspect of piano sound is the space. In order to max out the possibility in space feeling, Neo Piano Engine not only has a professional reverb unit, but also provides microphone perspective controls, which enables users to mix different perspectives by moving the sliders.
User-Friendly, Helpful AI Tools
It costs quite some time for musicians to fit new virtual pianos with their existing keyboard. Neo Piano Engine has an AI Tool that is designed to solve it. With this tool, users can check whether their keyboard works under the best condition and get suggestions on how to get the best performance in a very short time. This will save a lot of time.
Product Features
Offering authentic sample sounds with the playability of a modeled piano, hybrid modeling technology embodies over 2GB samples. (learn more)
Style Designer helps set the piano’s musical style with a simple knob, be it pop, jazz, rock, classical or soft, and change internal parametric.
HD Velocity Layers 3 with HDr technology can express up to 65,536 velocity layers and around 1000 layers have an audible difference. (learn more)
DFD/RAM system enables users to relocate resources and ensure the best performance under every individual project.
Scala Tuning System allows users to experiment with different tunings and choose from more than 10,000 tunings.
The Multi-Dimensional Resonance engine perfect represent different resonance inside a piano. (learn more)
Adjustable sympathetic resonances.
Artificial Intelligence Tools will check the response of your keyboard and pedals automatically to find your ideal velocity response curve in seconds.
Differnt GUI mode for standard resolution and 4K resolution
Expand Your Musical Capabilities with a Dynamic Piano Engine Software
This is your opportunity to create cinematic piano sounds just like the famous piano pieces in the movies. Get our Blue Grand3D today and truly enhance your ability to create beautiful, unforgettable sounds.
System Compatibility
PC
32Bit/64Bit VST plugins on Windows system
Requirements:
OS: Windows XP or Above (Reported can run under Windows 98 and Windows 2000 system, but not officially tested. 64Bit VST requires at least Windows 7 system. )
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