AcousticsampleS releases AcademicGrand for Kontakt

AcousticsampleS has released AcademicGrand, a new Kontakt format sample library of a 1963 Steinway D concert grand which has seen countless recitals and concerts over the years where it served as the University of Arkansas' primary concert instrument. The piano has been an inspiration to hundreds of students and visitors, and with being well-maintained and cared for, it's a wonderful instrument with a unique history and classic American Steinway sound.

Features / specifications:

• This Library is the result of a collaboration with Lance Herring.
• 2.82 GB sample bank, no loops.
• Recorded at 24-Bits/48Khz.
• 4 Velocity layers for the sustain.
• 4 Velocities for the release.
• Pedal Up and Pedal Down samples.
• 3 release types, notes, thumps, on pedal down (3d one only in Kontakt).
• Additional pedal noise (up and down), automatic in Kontakt version.
• Advanced scripting (Kontakt).
• Easy to play, just like a real piano, no more and no less.
• Kontakt 2 and 3 (GIGA coming soon). Easy to use Kontakt interface.

The price is €59.