{"product_id":"ik-multimedia-pianoverse-royal-upright-y5","title":"IK Multimedia Pianoverse Royal Upright Y5 Virtual Piano Instrument - Electronic Delivery","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIK Multimedia Pianoverse Royal Upright Y5\u003c\/strong\u003e is based on a modern Yamaha U5 upright piano. The more direct and intimate sound of this exquisite upright piano is ideal for jazz or pop singer-songwriter material, vocal accompaniment and any musical setting where the sound of concert grand might be too overpowering.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha U5 upright piano was first introduced in 1967. It was designed to be a high-quality, affordable piano that would appeal to a wide range of musicians, quickly becoming one of Yamaha's most popular models, and it remains so today.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eKnown for its rich, full sound and its responsive action, the U5 is a popular choice for both students and professionals, and is often used in concert halls and recording studios. It’s been updated several times over the years, but has always maintained its unique design and sound, which can now be yours in the Royal Upright Y5.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe piano was painstakingly recorded at the state-of-the-art IK studio at the company headquarters in Modena, Italy in the Emilia-Romagna region, using AKG 414 microphones to capture the close-miking sound and a coincident pair of DPA mics were used to mic the back of the piano.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA city known for its gourmet balsamic vinegar, fine Ferrari and Lamborghini sports cars and iconic opera heritage, Modena is indeed a fitting location to record these new, modern works of sonic art.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003eBREATHTAKING PIANO REALISM MEETS LIMITLESS CREATIVITY\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePianoverse combines the world’s finest concert-grade pianos with inspiring, cinematic effects to create an incredibly versatile piano instrument that can excel in any situation where a world-class piano sound is needed, from classical concerts to blockbuster movie soundtracks to live jazz performances.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore a breathtaking sonic range, from the most true-to-life acoustic piano experience to the wildest atmospheric and interactive creative textures, all in a single plug-in. And all with incredible ease of use and an inspiring workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePianoverse offers the perfect piano sound for any genre, with superior results in every situation. IK’s team spent months sourcing treasured piano instruments from the most prestigious manufacturers including Yamaha, Steinway, Bösendorfer, Fazioli and more. Each instrument was brought to one of Italy’s finest studios, hand-tuned and prepared, then sampled using multiple microphone setups and IK’s unique custom-built robotic system that allowed a degree of velocity measurement, sampling precision and repeatability that simply cannot be matched with traditional sampling workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_1\"\u003eCONTENTS:\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBased on a modern Yamaha U5 upright piano\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCaptured using DPA and AKG 414 microphones\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecorded at IK’s state-of-the-art studio, Modena, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e20 GB of sound content\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e50 instrument presets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003ch3 id=\"toc_3\"\u003eSYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003e64-bit application. 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