Dry Recording

Studio German Upright 1904

Studio German Upright 1904 Standard Library

Overview
Audio
Presets
Pricing
Manuals

Standard

Full

List

€ 165

List

€ 165

Standard

The Vibe of 1904

A distinct vintage charm defines this digital recreation of a C. Bechstein upright piano from 1904, bringing a unique, nostalgic vibe to your studio. It breathes the air of a bygone era with a tonal character you cannot find in modern pianos. Representing the finest in German piano craftsmanship, this upright is a true retro gem in the best sense – mellow yet clear, with a warm, rich, and sonorous bass, all the while blessed with a beautifully singing mid-range. Despite its historical roots, it is far beyond just a playable piece of history. Its even tonal character makes it perfectly suited for projects in any genre. Recorded in the tight and controlled ambience of Stage B of Synchron Stage, thus allowing for customizable reverb options, this upright doesn’t just revive the sound of 1904, it infuses every musical project with the unmistakable Bechstein tone.

Overview

C. Bechstein upright piano built in 1904
Vintage character
Recorded at Stage B of Vienna Synchron Stage

Eight microphone positions for a multitude of timbral variations
Pre-configured main presets, signature and FX presets

Studio German Upright 1904

22 Tracks

Etude Op 10 No 2 in A min - Concert Decca Tree (Standard)

Frédéric Chopin

Prelude No 4 in E min - Player Sur to Stereo (Full)

Frédéric Chopin

Etude Op 10 No 5 in Gb - Player Sur to Stereo (Full)

Frédéric Chopin

Gentille Ascension - Concert Decca Tree (Standard)

Nicholas Decrescent

The Continental (1934)

Con Conrad

Etude Op 10 No 1 in C maj - Player Sur to Stereo (Full)

Frédéric Chopin

Kaleidoscope Etude - Player Sur to Stereo (Full)

Guy Bacos

Sarabande - Dry Custom Mix (Full)

Johann Sebastian Bach

Courante - Dry Custom Preset (Full)

Johann Sebastian Bach

Prelude No 1 in C maj - Player Sur to Stereo (Full)

Frédéric Chopin

Prelude No 3 in G maj - Player Sur to Stereo (Full)

Frédéric Chopin

Prelude No 9 in E Maj - Player Sur to Stereo (Full)

Frédéric Chopin

Prelude No 10 in C min - Concert Sur to Stereo (Full)

Frédéric Chopin

Prelude No 11 in B maj - Player Sur to Stereo (Full)

Frédéric Chopin

Prelude No 17 in Ab Excerpt - Player Sur to Stereo (Full)

Frédéric Chopin

Prelude No 20 in C min - Concert Sur to Stereo (Full)

Frédéric Chopin

Prelude No 22 in G min - Player Sur to Stereo (Full)

Frédéric Chopin

Prelude No 23 in F maj - Concert Decca Tree (Standard)

Frédéric Chopin

Anxiete Lente - Classic Decca Tree (Standard)

Nicholas Decrescent

My Blue Heaven (1928) - Ampico player piano roll

Walter Donaldson

Vogelkop - FX Presets

Stephen Limbaugh

The Little Ocean Prince - FX Preset Phased and Delayed

Andreas Rautner

Historic Sounds for Today
The upright’s very smooth action allows you to express the finest gradations from pianissimo to fortissimo. In the main playing range its sound is more reminiscent of a small concert grand, rather than of an upright piano. With its clear and accurate tonal development it conveys the intimate atmosphere of a small concert hall. The instrument’s mid range is very pronounced and focused, while its timeless character clearly asserts itself in all registers.
The Piano’s Journey
Sampling Precision

The upright’s very smooth action allows you to express the finest gradations from pianissimo to fortissimo. In the main playing range its sound is more reminiscent of a small concert grand, rather than of an upright piano. With its clear and accurate tonal development it conveys the intimate atmosphere of a small concert hall. The instrument’s mid range is very pronounced and focused, while its timeless character clearly asserts itself in all registers.

Presets

Decca Tree Multi Mic (Standard Library)
The classic sound of a Decca tree stereo recording features a more slender sound with less diffusion compared to the “Room Mix” Presets.
Surround to Stereo Downmix (Full Library)
Surround (Full Library)

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

€ 165

Full

€ 290

Stage B

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)

Data Size

Sample Amount

63,556

127,112

Download / Installed File Size

19 GB

41 GB

Standard € 165

Full € 290

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: 19 GB
Free storage space for the Full Library: 41 GB
Minimum OS for lossless data compression on Apple computers: macOS 11 Big Sur. Requires higher storage space under older macOS.

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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