Studio Bösendorfer 280VC
The Next Generation Concert Grand
The perfect fusion of tradition and innovation: Bösendorfer’s new and acclaimed “Vienna Concert” grand piano merges the company’s venerated traditional approach to piano manufacturing with the most recent and sophisticated engineering. The 280VC is completely modern and reimagined from scratch, while remaining true to Bösendorfer’s legendary foundations. This is, without a doubt, the Viennese Concert Grand for the 21st century, never sacrificing any of the beloved tonal characteristics of vintage-oriented pianos and historic instruments. Everything that players, composers, and engineers love about the iconic Bösendorfer signature sound can be marveled at in this package. The 280VC has proven to be a true all-rounder, and so is this digital recreation that makes it incredibly easy and intuitive to dial in your own custom tone – as pure or as FX-charged as you desire. This Bösendorfer is a truly masterful blend of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, bringing the best of both worlds into your studio.
Overview
True all-rounder, versatile and profound
Very distinct, clear and colorful sound
Huge dynamic range
Recorded at Stage B of Vienna Synchron Stage
Multiple microphone positions – for a multitude of timbral variations
Six pre-configured main presets and 21 additional FX presets
Studio Bösendorfer 280VC
In contrast to the Bösendorfer Imperial with its additional bass strings, wider soundboard and more orchestral sonic character, the sound of the 280VC is very distinct and clear. The bass, tenor, and treble sections are easily distinguishable from one another. Beyond that, its huge dynamic range makes this concert grand exceptionally versatile. It has the necessary sensitivity to offer supportive accompaniment to singers and solo instrumentalists in chamber music settings, while simultaneously holding its own against the power of a large orchestra in a huge concert hall with ease. In addition, the 280VC embraces the qualities of all Bösendorfer concert grands, including the diversity of sonic colors and warmth, inherent to fine Viennese instruments.
Presets
The classic sound of a Decca tree stereo recording features a more slender sound with less diffusion compared to the “Room Mix” Presets.
Pricing
Standard
€ 285
Full
€ 445
System Requirements
Minimum:
Windows 10 (latest update, 64-bit), Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon 64 X2
macOS 10.14 Mojave (latest update), Intel Core i5
Multi-thread support (starting with Synchron Piano Player v. 1.3.816) requires macOS 11 or higher
SSD (M2, SATA 6 or USB3/3.1, UASP Support - HFS+, APFS or NTFS formatted)
16 GB RAM
iLok Account and iLok License Manager for license activation on a physical iLok 2/iLok 3 key or in an iLok Cloud Session (the iLok Cloud requires a constant internet connection!)
Free storage space for the Standard Library: 29 GB
Free storage space for the Full Library: 52 GB
Minimum OS for lossless data compression on Apple computers: macOS 11 Big Sur. Requires higher storage space under older macOS.
Recommended:
Windows 11 (latest update), Intel Core i7/i9/Xeon
macOS 13 Ventura (or higher), Intel Core i7/i9/Xeon/M1/M2
32 GB RAM
AU/VST/VST3/AAX Native compatible host
88 key master keyboard
NKS Integration
This Library supports Native Instruments’ NKS format and is compatible with Komplete Kontrol keyboards and Maschine. Use the Light Guide to quickly identify key switches and play ranges of your instruments, browse and preview sounds, and quickly adapt them using pre-configured control knobs.
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