Description
Overview
Mega Blue (also known as Mega Steinway) is a premium, comprehensive piano collection from Sound Magic, specifically devoted to the world-renowned Steinway pianos. This revolutionary bundle is designed to capture the unmatched harmonics and the legendary “Steinway singing tone,” providing musicians with the most extensive variety of Steinway sounds available on the market.
By utilizing a next-generation Neo Piano hybrid modeling engine, Mega Blue blends authentic sample sounds with the fluid playability of a modeled piano. The collection includes full versions of Blue Grand and Thor, alongside additional piano sets that recapture the unique timbre and key dynamics of over 40 pianos spanning the 19th to the 21st centuries.
Key Details
- Hybrid Modeling Technology: Combines massive sample libraries with modeling for a natural, expressive performance.
- Massive Sample Library: Embodies over 870 GB of high-quality samples for unparalleled authenticity.
- HD Velocity Layers: Expresses up to 65,536 velocity layers, with approximately 1,000 layers featuring audible differences.
- Style Designer: Quickly switch between musical styles such as pop, jazz, rock, classical, or soft via a simple knob.
- Multi-Dimensional Resonance: Accurately represents complex internal piano resonances and adjustable sympathetic resonances.
- Microphone Perspectives: Provides up to 12 different microphone positions to customize the sonic space.
- AI Integration: Artificial Intelligence tools automatically analyze keyboard and pedal response to find the ideal velocity curve.
- Scala Tuning System: Access to over 10,000 different tunings for experimental and traditional compositions.
- Performance Optimization: DFD/RAM system allows users to relocate resources for optimal performance within any project.
- High-Resolution GUI: Dedicated interface modes for both standard and 4K resolutions.
Use Cases
Professional Music Production: Ideal for composers and producers requiring the prestige and tonal complexity of a Steinway grand in a professional studio workflow.
Film and Game Scoring: Perfect for creating emotive, cinematic atmospheres where the nuance of 19th-century historic pianos or modern 21st-century brilliance is required.
Live Performance: The hybrid engine ensures a responsive, “musical soul” feel, making it suitable for keyboardists who need a reliable, high-fidelity piano sound during live sets.
Installation
Install Mega Blue using the manufacturer instructions provided upon purchase or via your Sound Magic account portal. Due to the substantial size of the sample library (870 GB), it is highly recommended to install the library on a high-speed external SSD to ensure optimal streaming and loading times.
Compatibility
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, macOS 10.13+
- RAM: 8GB RAM
- Disk Space: 870GB Hard Drive Space
- Plugin Formats: VST, AU, AAX
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