🎹 A Masterfully Sampled 1955 Steinway D Grand Piano
Embertone’s Walker 1955 Steinway D is an extraordinarily detailed recreation of one of the most sought-after concert grand pianos. Recorded with tens of thousands of samples, including authentic pedal behavior, release samples, and dynamic layers, this virtual piano delivers an unparalleled playing experience.
With full compatibility with Kontakt Player 5.7+, Walker 1955 Steinway D offers a beautifully balanced tone, making it an ideal choice for composers, producers, and pianists looking for an expressive, true-to-life grand piano.
🎼 Extreme Depth & Expressiveness
Walker 1955 Steinway D features a staggering level of detail captured through six different microphone positions and an incredible number of dynamic layers.
✔ Up to 36 velocity layers per key – ensuring natural, expressive performances.
✔ Over 10,000 release samples – realistic key-off sounds based on velocity and duration.
✔ Staccato articulations – sampled separately for authentic percussive playing.
🎤 Microphone Positions:
- Stereo Close Mics (Neumann U87s) – Bright and intimate, ideal for pop/rock.
- Room Mics (Schoeps CMC 6) – Adds depth and natural ambiance.
- Wide Stereo Setup (Octava Stereo Pair) – Expansive, cinematic sound.
- Hammer Mics (Superlux) – Captures the percussive impact of the hammers.
- Binaural Mics – Offers a player’s perspective for an immersive experience.
🎛 Highly Customizable Sound Engine
Walker 1955 Steinway D comes with a user-friendly interface that simplifies complex sampling features into intuitive controls.
✔ Velocity Layer Control – Adjust the number of dynamic layers to match your playing style or system performance.
✔ Tone & Color Adjustment – Modify the EQ, reverb, and tonal balance for a tailored sound.
✔ Customizable Pedal Behavior – Assign MIDI CC for sustain, Una Corda, and repedaling.
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