Spitfire Audio has introduced a new virtual instrument in its renowned BBC Symphony Orchestra line. Spitfire’s most detailed and versatile piano to date, the BBCSO Piano faithfully captures the live concert sound of a pristine Steinway Model D grand, at the iconic home of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Maida Vale Studios — also host to The Beatles, Hendrix, Bowie, and countless film scores.
Recorded in concerto position in Studio One, this highly expressive piano has been captured with the same expertly curated microphone positions, designed to blend seamlessly with the orchestra. A range of specific close mics are available for cinematic and pop contexts, as well as pedal and hammers volume control, for stunning realism.
The BBCSO series has something for everyone, available in three editions – Discover, Core and Professional – with the Professional edition being unmatched in its versatility, featuring 15 signals in total for endless sound sculpting possibilities.
Whether paired with the BBCSO or as a standalone instrument, BBCSO Piano promises to provide a rich, authentic piano sound suited to any genre.
The new library opens in the existing award-winning dedicated BBCSO plugin, allowing for seamless integration with the rest of the BBCSO line and proving incredibly useful when writing for the piano and orchestra together.
In the Professional edition, the majority of mic signals are recorded in the same configuration as the original BBCSO library, while the close mics get you straight to the heart of the instrument. The piano has been expertly played by BBCSO concert pianist Elizabeth Burley, an exceptional player with a consistent touch.
BBCSO Piano Pro and Core are priced £149 GBP / $189 USD / 179 EUR and £79 GBP / $99 USD / 89 EUR, respectively. An introductory promo discount is available until July 20th, 2023.
Users can also get to know the BBCSO Piano with an ultra lite version that comes integrated into the free BBCSO Discover orchestral plugin, which has limited sampling depth and one signal.
More information: Spitfire Audio
