This virtual instrument includes four of the world’s finest grand pianos: a Bechstein D-280, Steinway D, Bösendorfer 290, and Yamaha C7. The PLAY interface includes impulses from the same hall the producers used to record Symphonic Orchestra and Symphonic Choirs so the pianos can blend with those collections.

“Quantum Leap Pianos is the most detailed and best sounding collection of virtual pianos I have ever used. The PLAY interface gives me a ton of control and flexibility, but it’s also really easy to use which allows me to experiment and get the sound I want quickly.”

— Steve Jablonsky

“The entire line of Quantum Leap instruments are an essential part of my composing rig. The sounds are impeccable and naturalistically captured while the ease of use and the power of the new PLAY engine makes the instruments top of their field.”

— Brian Tyler

Platforms and Hosts

 AU, VST, Standalone, Intel Mac, PPC Mac, Windows XP and Vista, 64-bit, 32-bit
 Natively supported in all major hosts on all major operating systems - PLAY no matter what your platform
 More native support than any other plug-in
 Standalone: PLAY as many instruments as your computer can handle in one application

PLAY

 PLAY isn’t just a sampler, the PLAY SYSTEM is a professional fully integrated sample playback software solution for those with the most demanding production requirements Offers native support for more platforms than any other software engine
 Network support* for large, expandable systems
 The latest in technology (64-bit**, supports next generation operating systems)
 The highest sound quality (ground-up effects, highest quality interpolation)
 The best virtual instruments from the multiple award-winning EASTWEST/QUANTUM LEAP producers
 The most intuitive controls, custom designed for each library
 Complete portability

Features

 The most detailed piano recordings - EVER!
 Load any piano or mic position individually (each piano is approx. 60Gbs)
 3 positions are included per piano for maximum flexibility
 10-18 velocities per note of sustain and sustain with pedal
 8-12 velocities per note of repetitions and repetitions with pedal
 5-8 velocities of soft pedal and soft pedal with sustain pedal
 16 velocity staccato on every piano
 Repetition samples taken from 180 BPM performances for a TRUE repetition sound and not simply an alternate take.
 Software detects true repetitions
 Resonance - pedal resonance recorded for every note at multiple velocities, as well as with the soft pedal down
 Proprietary resonance captured on the Bösendorfer
 Release samples with software envelope follower
 Articulations on each piano include

• a. sustain
• b. sustain with pedal
• c. repetitions
• d. repetitions with pedal
• e. soft pedal
• f. soft pedal with sustain pedal
• g. staccato
• h. release trails
   Recorded in a proper piano environment with vintage Neumann microphones, Meitner AD converters and a vintage 8078 Neve console
   Stereo swap possible in software
   Mic position mixing in software
   Lid position simulation
   Articulation matrix for quick and straightforward loading
   Most powerful streaming engine available with highest polyphony counts
   PLAY interface includes impulses from the same hall the producers used to record Symphonic Orchestra and Symphonic Choirs so the pianos can blend with those collections.

Sound sample

East West QL Piano - Chopin Scherzo

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Reviews on Web

 Youtube (en)
 SoundOnSound (en)
 Musician’s Friend (en)
 Bonedo (de)
 Thomann (de)