The Vienna Symphonic Library Synchron German Upright 1904 Pianois a virtual piano with a library that captures the sound of a C. Bechstein upright piano built in 1904. If a concert grand seems too voluminous, and a modern upright piano is too shiny, then the German Upright 1904 may be exactly what you're looking for to add a distinctive vintage flavor to your tracks.

The 63.6GB Synchron German Upright 1904 Standard Library was meticulously sampled on Stage B of Synchron Stage Vienna, a live room offering a beautifully controlled acoustic environment with less ambience than the large main hall. The instrument utilizes up to 63,556 samples recorded with 4 different microphone combinations to capture the natural acoustics of this recording space.

The included Vienna Synchron Pianos software offers multiple options for shaping your sound and playing experience. Six preconfigured character presets are provided for different types of music ranging from concert to pop. The eleven specially designed FX presets offer an easy way to achieve more drastic changes to the sound of your German Upright 1904 and transform it for electronica, soundtracks, and experimental applications. The software is compatible with Mac and Windows. It runs as standalone or operates in AU, VST, AAX, and NKS formats.

C. Bechstein Upright Piano    4 Microphone Positions    63,556 Samples, 63.6GB Library    Advanced Release Sample Technology    11 FX Presets for Pop and Electronica    Vienna Synchron Pianos Software Included    Standalone/AU/VST/AAX/NKS, Mac/Windows

• The C. Bechstein upright's very smooth action allows the finest gradations from pianissimo to fortissimo. In the main playing range, its sound is more reminiscent of a small concert grand than of an upright piano.
• With its clear and accurate tonal development this upright conveys the intimate atmosphere of a small concert hall. The instrument's midrange is very pronounced and focused, while its ageless character clearly asserts itself in all registers.

• The company's proprietary Release Sample Technology allows the included Synchron Pianos player to automatically match hundreds of individual and finely stepped release samples per key to your played notes in real time. The result is a hyper-realistic playing feel and 100% timbral authenticity.

• To capture the C. Bechstein upright with all its subtleties, engineers further refined the company's precise motion-control system based on a solenoid that controls a noise-free robot finger. The micro-controller moves the finger with super-human precision, providing flexible curvatures for down-strokes and release movements, the latter corresponding with the preceding note length and various release speeds.

• Close 1—Condenser (Neumann KM184 Sphere, X/Y)
• Close 2—Ribbon (Royer SF24 Blumlein)
• Close 3—Condenser (Neumann U87 Ai Cardioids)
• Mid 1 (Sennheiser MKH 40 ORTF behind the piano)
• Mid 2 (Schoeps KFM6 over the piano)
• Main/Room Mic—Decca Tree Stereo (DPA 4006)
• Main/Room Mic—Decca Tree Mono (DPA 4006)
• Main Surround—Stereo (Sennheiser MKH 800)

• The instrument comes with the Vienna Synchron Pianos software to tailor the piano's responses and timbre to your individual needs.
• Hosting a high-performance playback engine, the software provides a full-blown mixer with a broad range of effects such as EQ, compressor, saturator, algorithmic reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, rotary, and many more.
• Change the volume of body resonances, sympathetic strings, and pedal noises, right in the main Play window.
• In the Edit window, you may even adjust EQ, volume, tuning, dynamic range, and more—for each individual key.

• Concert
• Intimate
• Player
• Pop
• Ambience
• Vintage

• 01 Ethereal: A floating sound for the German Upright 1904.
• 02 Warp: A wandering sound in deep space, this version of the German Upright 1904 emphasizes the intimate character of this piano.
• 03 Phased & Dealy: A classic, warm and mighty piano with synchronized delay.
• 04 Teller of Tales: A dry piano with a smaller sound.
• 05 Old Radio: A thin and airy sound, like through bad speakers.
• 06 Rotator: A circling piano with two speed parameters.
• 07 Thinner: A clean, floating and bright shimmering piano sound.
• 08 Carry A Grand: Maximum downshifted timbre meets fully boosted high frequencies.
• 09 Shattered Upright: Upshifted timbre with multiple delays.
• 10 Stutter Piano: Tempo-synced rhythmic texture.
• 11 The Piano Has Been Drinking: Seasick pitch modulations with heavy compression.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this fully automatic or semi-automatic?

A: The Denon DP-400 Stereo Turntable (White) BH #DEDP400WT is Semi-Automatic.

Q: 2. Hi, I’m not finding a lot online to help decide which turntable to purchase in the $500 price range. Would you recommend the Yamaha TT-S303 Turntable or the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Turntable. Is it worth spending another $100 on the Rega Planar 1 Turntable with Carbon cartridge? Any other brand/models you would recommend?

A: The Pro-Ject Audio Systems Debut Carbon DC Turntable with 8.6" Carbon Fiber Tonearm (Black) BH #PRDCATTBK will do a fine job and compares very well with pricier products.

Q: 3. Cartridges for 33rpm vinyl are not suitable for 78rpm shellac records. What cartridges are compatible and can be swapped for the stock cartridge shipped with this unit in order to play 78rpm mono?

A: Audio-Technica Consumer AT-VM95C Dual Moving Magnet Cartridge B&H # AUATVM95C

Q: 4. What is actual weight of this case?

A: The Nord Soft Case Piano for Piano 5 73 with Wheels weighs 8 lb.

Q: 5. I have one of these piano mic'ing system at my church.One of the mics on the pole stopped working.Where can I have this repaired at?

A: Hello Jay,Your Piano System can be checked at the Earthworks factory in New Hampshire. I recommend contacting the office to get the process started. Heres the contact info:Earthworks Inc.37 Wilton Road, Suite 1603-654-2433Hope this helps!Pedro RochaEarthworks AudioBusiness Development Manager

Q: 6. What model is the audio technica capsule that comes included with this turntable?

A: The Yamaha TT-S303 turntable comes with an Audio-Technica AT3600L and ATN3600L stylus.

Q: 7. Does this microphone record in stereo?

A: No, the M40 is not stereo, it is mono.

Q: 8. What's the height of this setup?I'm trying to figure out how low it hangs.

A: About 10". It is designed for a sloped/cathedral type of ceiling.

Q: 9. How easy is it to remove the four feet on the Denon DP-400? I'm thinking of using ISO Acoustics ISO-Pucks or their OREA isolators.

A: There is a Philips head screw in the middle of the foot that fastens it to the turntable, so you just take out that screw to remove each foot.

Q: 10. How do you use this mount at 6 North latitude?

A: It has a 15-70° latitude adjustment range. Observers at lower latitudes will prefer to leave the alignment peg between two legs to avoid the counterweight from making contact with the tripod leg when the counterweight is in the lowest part of its swing.