Product Description

• Black Diamond B280 is based on a Bösendorfer 280 Vienna Concert
• also known as the Concert Grand 280VC. With a timbre all its own
• Black Diamond B280 can easily convey darker moods while conserving the warm musicality for which the Austrian capital is celebrated. The Bösendorfer 280 Vienna Concert grand piano is a large
• 9' concert grand piano that was first introduced in 1828 and has been used by many of the world's pianists
• including Artur Rubinstein
• Vladimir Horowitz and Martha Argerich. Offering a broad tonal spectrum
• easier playability and wide dynamics
• without neglecting the richness of partial notes
• it’s a truly remarkable and desirable instrument. It’s also the piano of choice for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra with a “Viennese” sound that can now be yours in the Black Diamond B280. Like their Concert Grand YF3
• they used DPA microphones for the close miking and Schoeps mics for medium-distanced coincident pair to record this spectacular piano at the legendary Fonoprint Studios in Bologna
• Italy
• within the walls of a 15th century convent. In addition to their many IK sample sessions over the years
• Fonoprint has hosted the very best Italian and international artists from Ennio Morricone to Luciano Pavarotti to Andrea Bocelli. Infinite piano expressions Introducing a powerful new performance engine
• Pianoverse recreates perfectly the immersive experience of playing the world’s finest pianos
• while adding an inspiring range of sound-shaping environments
• from iconic to exotic. Pianoverse begins as a series of 8 remarkable instruments paired with unique spaces and loaded with presets. As we seek and gain access to other exceptional pianos
• we’ll expand the series further. You can start with one or two and add others later
• endlessly discovering new inspiration as you need it. Features Based on a 9' Bösendorfer 280 Vienna Concert grand piano Captured using DPA and Schoeps microphones Recorded at the legendary Fonoprint Studios 30.9 GB of sound content 25 instrument presets System Requirements macOS (64-bit only) Minimal: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo (Intel Core i5 suggested)
• 8 GB of RAM (32 GB suggested)
• macOS 10.13 or later. 30 GB 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-bit only) Minimal: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 (Intel Core i5 suggested)
• 8 GB of RAM (32 GB suggested)
• Windows® 7 or later. 30 GB of hard disk space for each piano title. Requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter. Requires an ASIO compatible sound card. Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit): VST 2
• VST 3
• AAX.

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About the IK Multimedia Pianoverse Black Diamond B280

Discover the distinctive sound and feel of the IK Multimedia Pianoverse Black Diamond B280, a standout choice among Virtual Instruments.

Why Choose the IK Multimedia Pianoverse Black Diamond B280?

• •Authentic IK Multimedia craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of IK Multimedia's respected Virtual Instruments lineup

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