8Dio - Studio Electric Grand Piano

THE LEGENDARY ELECTRIC GRAND

We sampled the legendary Yamaha CP-70 Electric Grand Piano in such detail that it will never need to be sampled again (94,604 samples to be exact). The Electric Grand Piano is similar to a normal piano, except that the vibration of the strings is converted by electric pickups, like an Electric Guitar. We recorded and processed the CP-70 at 24-Bit / 96Khz at Scotland’s Premiere Recording Studio, Gorbals Sound, through a large custom NEVE desk. 

The Vintage CP-70 contains standard (Sustains, Staccato, Staccatissimo w/ RR) and a large assortment of prepared articulations (Ex. Plucked Strings, Picked Strings, Muted Strings, Harmonics etc.).  

We opened the Vintage CP-70 and recorded the insides, plucking the tines and gently muting them for different sounds. The microphones include Neumann 87’s, Coles, Neve SE Ribbon’s, AKG 414’s, Neumann KM 184’s, and a mixed microphone position, which was made by combining all 24 microphones used in the sessions. We also recorded all samples through two world-class reverbs (Bricasti and TC-Electronics 6000). The CP-70 was recorded with a 100% analogue NEVE Pre-Amp Signal Flow and further enhanced with a physical hardware chain, including Manley Vari Mu Compressor, Original Urei 1176 (Pre-Universal Audio), Original DBX 160, Neve 33609 Compressor. The CP-70 also includes full control over velocity response, tremolo and tremolo rate controls, resonance and release triggers, pedal volume, analog noise control, and full ADSR controls. 

DEEP OPTIONS

What sets the CP-70 Electric Grand Piano apart from competitors is not just the great recordings, programming, or stunning lay-out, but also the wealth of features that allow you to dial in precisely the sound you want. You can control the dynamic feel of the piano with a single click, resonance, Pick Ups, phase relationship, ADSR, or even the sounds of fingers on the keys.

SUPERIOR REVERBS

We sampled the CP-70 through two of the best studio reverbs in the world: TC6000 and Bricasti, giving you instant access and control over two industry-defining studio reverbs. We sampled the CP-70 using a pristine signal path designed by some of the world's best engineers.

WORLD-CLASS MICROPHONES