Vienna Symphonic Library has introduced a new virtual instrument that goes far beyond the traditional playing techniques of the prepared piano. Ideal not only for sound design but also for tonal and atonal compositions, Studio FX Piano brings a wealth of tones and textures from the a Yamaha CFX.
Expanding significantly on the “prepared piano” concept popularized by avant-garde composer John Cage in the 1940s, we transformed our Yamaha CFX into a groundbreaking instrument of sonic exploration. By manipulating its strings with objects such as screws, bolts, rubber, felt wedges, chains and paper, or utilizing an EBow for infinite sustain, it now produces a myriad of adventurous tones far removed from its classical origins.
The controlled ambience allows you to shape your custom FX sounds any way you want, while the optional convolution reverb derived from Vienna MIR Pro 3D adds space and even more creative versatility. A wide array of dedicated FX patches and mixer presets takes this sonic adventure to entirely new dimensions, inviting you to push the boundaries of tonal and atonal composition as well as of sound design.
Studio FX Piano is available in Standard and Full editions at Best Service and from the VSL store, with introductory pricing available through February 17th, 2025.