Galaxy Vintage D

A legendary grand piano, affordable price

A legendary grand piano - now a virtual instrument!

Galaxy Instruments has launched the Galaxy Vintage D, a virtual grand piano based on samples from Bauer Studios' famous 1920 grand concerto, which served as legendary recordings. This exceptional grand piano was built in 1920 in a German factory in Hamburg. Over the past almost 100 years, it has achieved a deep, intimate character and beautiful singing tone.

Some of the best pianists have recorded legendary albums on this instrument, among them Keith Jarrett , Chick Corea, Carla Bley, Guillermo and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Abdullah Ibrahim, Wolfgang Dauner, John Taylor and many others. Richie Beirach called it "the best piano in the world".

Vintage graphic D"Legends", like the Neumann U47 and KM53 microphones, the old Siemens Tube- Preamps, or the Neve Console at Bauer Studios, were used to capture the warm, individual expression of this exceptional instrument.

Now Galaxy Instruments has released this legendary piano as a virtual instrument.

The Galaxy Vintage D is equipped with the new Kontakt engine, offering more features, better performance, lossless sample compression, and an all-new user interface designed especially for Galaxy pianos .

Facts and Resources

Based on samples from Bauer Studios' great 1920 concert, featured on legendary recordings

13 velocity zones modeled for smooth, wide dynamic range

Chromatic Mapping

More than 2000 samples in 24-bit, 10GB (5GB with sample compression)

Resonance samples and read Multi-Velocity and Chromatic Beration

Multiple Velocity Pedal, Damper, Hammer, and String Noises

Real Samples of a String

Real Connotation

Powered by Kontakt Player Engine

Player Player License Included

Compatible with Kontakt or Kontakt Player 4.2 or later

New Access User Interface direct

Lossless sample compression for better disc flow

True means pedaling when using a continuous sustain pedal

True repedaling and sostenuto

Adjustable pedal, hammer, damper and string noises

Dynamically playable pedal and damper noises with a continuous sustain pedal

Adjustable cover position

One-knob control of color and tone dynamics

Smart equalizer for heat, punch and shine

Sympathetic string resonance with true-to-life connotations

Flexible and easy-to-use speed editor

Convolution reverb with a lot the different types of rooms, concert halls and ambience

Adjustable width and stereo position

Compressor specially designed for pop piano sounds

Pad machine