Put the Sounds of Four Great Pianos at Your Fingertips
The EastWest Quantum Leap Pianos collection includes highly detailed virtual versions of four great pianos, with features such as multiple microphone positions, lid position simulation, dozens of velocities per note, and pedal resonances.
The new meaning of heavyweight. EastWest/Quantum Leap Pianos stands out because it's the biggest most ambitious sampled piano project ever, with the sound quality to prove it.
— KEYBOARD MAGAZINE
Included in the Quantum Leap Pianos are the Bechstein D-280 concert grand, Steinway D concert grand, Bosendorfer 290 concert grand, and Yamaha C7 grand. Composers can turn to this library for practically any style of music. With 263GB of content, the EastWest Quantum Leap Pianos collection puts over half a million dollars' worth of pianos at your disposal.
Detailed samples of Bechstein D-280, Steinway D, Bosendorfer 290, and Yamah C7 pianos
More than 263GB of content at 24-bit/44.1kHz
3 mic positions included per piano for maximum flexibility
10-16 velocities per note (and again in soft pedal, sustain pedal, and soft sustain)
16 velocity staccato on every piano
Pedal resonance recorded for every note at multiple velocities, as well as with the soft pedal down
Proprietary resonance captured on the Bosendorfer
True multi-velocity soft pedal samples with and without sustain pedal
Articulations on each piano include pedal resonance, staccato, soft pedal, sustain, and repetitions
Recorded with vintage Neumann microphones, Meitner AD converters, and a vintage 8078 Neve console
Mic position mixing in software
Lid position simulation
Articulation matrix for quick and straightforward loading
In summation, these are without question the most gorgeous sounding sampled pianos I've ever heard. If you're looking for the most authentic sounding sampled grand pianos available at this time, and have a system that can handle it, Quantum Leap Pianos is a must-consider.— RECORDING MAGAZINE
AUDIO DEMOS
9 Behind The Curtain
9 Behind The Curtain
9 Behind The Curtain
Benda Piano Concerto in G Major Bechstein by Jiří Antonín Benda, Steffen Fahl
Benda Piano Concerto in G Major Bechstein by Jiří Antonín Benda, Steffen Fahl
Benda Piano Concerto in G Major Bechstein by Jiří Antonín Benda, Steffen Fahl
Legions of Faith excerpt
Legions of Faith excerpt
Legions of Faith excerpt
3 Chi-Town Stride
3 Chi-Town Stride
3 Chi-Town Stride
A Somber Way by Chuck Olette
A Somber Way by Chuck Olette
A Somber Way by Chuck Olette
1 Ravel Alboradal
1 Ravel Alboradal
1 Ravel Alboradal
3 Chi-Town Stride
3 Chi-Town Stride
3 Chi-Town Stride
CHOPIN SCHERZO FINAL
CHOPIN SCHERZO FINAL
CHOPIN SCHERZO FINAL
Fill My Heart
Fill My Heart
Fill My Heart
Final Corridor
Final Corridor
Final Corridor
Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor Bosendorfer by Edvard Grieg, Steffen Fahl (Performer)
Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor Bosendorfer by Edvard Grieg, Steffen Fahl (Performer)
Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor Bosendorfer by Edvard Grieg, Steffen Fahl (Performer)
Hammerklavier Sonata
Hammerklavier Sonata
Hammerklavier Sonata
Infinite legends
Infinite legends
Infinite legends
Liebesfreud
Liebesfreud
Liebesfreud
1 Liszt Paganini Etude 6
1 Liszt Paganini Etude 6
1 Liszt Paganini Etude 6
Litolff Scherzo Steinway by Steffen Fahl (Performer), Henry Charles Litolff
Litolff Scherzo Steinway by Steffen Fahl (Performer), Henry Charles Litolff
Litolff Scherzo Steinway by Steffen Fahl (Performer), Henry Charles Litolff
Photos in Darkness
Photos in Darkness
Photos in Darkness
Prokofiev Piano Concerto Yamaha by Sergei Prokofiev, Steffen Fahl (Performer)
Prokofiev Piano Concerto Yamaha by Sergei Prokofiev, Steffen Fahl (Performer)
Prokofiev Piano Concerto Yamaha by Sergei Prokofiev, Steffen Fahl (Performer)
Rialto Ripples
Rialto Ripples
Rialto Ripples
Chopin Scherzo 1
Chopin Scherzo 1
Chopin Scherzo 1
Smoke
Smoke
Smoke
Split Personality
Split Personality
Split Personality
VIDEO / AUDIO DEMOS
WALKTHROUGH VIDEO:
AUDIO DEMOS
9 Behind The Curtain
9 Behind The Curtain
9 Behind The Curtain
Benda Piano Concerto in G Major Bechstein by Jiří Antonín Benda, Steffen Fahl
Benda Piano Concerto in G Major Bechstein by Jiří Antonín Benda, Steffen Fahl
Benda Piano Concerto in G Major Bechstein by Jiří Antonín Benda, Steffen Fahl
Legions of Faith excerpt
Legions of Faith excerpt
Legions of Faith excerpt
3 Chi-Town Stride
3 Chi-Town Stride
3 Chi-Town Stride
A Somber Way by Chuck Olette
A Somber Way by Chuck Olette
A Somber Way by Chuck Olette
1 Ravel Alboradal
1 Ravel Alboradal
1 Ravel Alboradal
3 Chi-Town Stride
3 Chi-Town Stride
3 Chi-Town Stride
CHOPIN SCHERZO FINAL
CHOPIN SCHERZO FINAL
CHOPIN SCHERZO FINAL
Fill My Heart
Fill My Heart
Fill My Heart
Final Corridor
Final Corridor
Final Corridor
Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor Bosendorfer by Edvard Grieg, Steffen Fahl (Performer)
Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor Bosendorfer by Edvard Grieg, Steffen Fahl (Performer)
Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor Bosendorfer by Edvard Grieg, Steffen Fahl (Performer)
Hammerklavier Sonata
Hammerklavier Sonata
Hammerklavier Sonata
Infinite legends
Infinite legends
Infinite legends
Liebesfreud
Liebesfreud
Liebesfreud
1 Liszt Paganini Etude 6
1 Liszt Paganini Etude 6
1 Liszt Paganini Etude 6
Litolff Scherzo Steinway by Steffen Fahl (Performer), Henry Charles Litolff
Litolff Scherzo Steinway by Steffen Fahl (Performer), Henry Charles Litolff
Litolff Scherzo Steinway by Steffen Fahl (Performer), Henry Charles Litolff
Photos in Darkness
Photos in Darkness
Photos in Darkness
Prokofiev Piano Concerto Yamaha by Sergei Prokofiev, Steffen Fahl (Performer)
Prokofiev Piano Concerto Yamaha by Sergei Prokofiev, Steffen Fahl (Performer)
Prokofiev Piano Concerto Yamaha by Sergei Prokofiev, Steffen Fahl (Performer)
Rialto Ripples
Rialto Ripples
Rialto Ripples
Chopin Scherzo 1
Chopin Scherzo 1
Chopin Scherzo 1
Smoke
Smoke
Smoke
Split Personality
Split Personality
Split Personality
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
282 GB Free Hard Disc Space
MAC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.1GHz or higher (PPC not supported)
8GB RAM
Mac OSX 10.7 or later
7200 RPM or faster (non energy saving) hard drive for sample streaming
PC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Intel Core 2 Duo, or AMD Dual Core 2.1GHz or higher
8GB RAM
Windows 7 or later
Sound card with ASIO drivers
7200 RPM or faster (non energy saving) hard drive for sample streaming
MAC RECOMMENDED SYSTEM
Mac Pro Late 2013 edition (current model with round enclosure) or above
16GB RAM or more
Mac OSX 10.7 or later
SSD (Solid State Drive) for sample streaming
PC RECOMMENDED SYSTEM
Intel Core 2 Quad, or AMD Quad Core 2.66GHz or higher
16GB RAM or more
Windows 7 or later (64-bit Windows/Host Sequencer)
Sound card with ASIO drivers
SSD (Solid State Drive) for sample streaming
All Systems
iLok account required for machine (electronic) license placed on your computer or use optional iLok Key; internet connection required for one-time product activation
Included for both PC and Mac:
64-bit standalone and plug-in versions included (for 32-bit compatibility please use PLAY 4.3.5).
Check the compatibility chart for supported hosts.
EASTWEST PLAY Host/Sequencer Compatibility Matrix
1: Play 5 (and above) is compatible with all 64-bit hosts that use VST, AU, or AAX plugins. Use Play 4 for 32-bit hosts. 2: Mac OS 10.7 or newer is required. 3: Cubase/Nuendo 4.1 or later are required as 64-bit hosts. 4: WordBuilder is not supported in Logic 7 or lower, and DAE (RTAS in Digital Performer and Logic) is not supported at this time. 5: Ethernet control surfaces are not officially supported (ex: C24). 6: Windows 7 or 8 Home Premium Supported. Pro Tools HD 11 does not support Windows 8. 7: Sibelius 6.0.3 or higher is required to run in Mac OS 7. 8: Sibelius 6.2 is required to run in Mac OS 10.9 (Mavericks).
