Steinberg Etude

Etude Grand Piano by Steinberg is a meticulously sampled virtual instrument capturing the authentic sound and expressive character of the Yamaha C3X grand piano. Designed for composers, producers, and musicians who demand a refined and versatile piano experience, Etude delivers a realistic tonal response with unmatched detail. Every nuance of the C3X has been preserved through expert recording techniques, carried out in a specially designed acoustic space. The result is a pristine sound palette that sits beautifully in solo performances, film scoring, or orchestral arrangements. With over 18 GB of compressed content and 12 dynamic layers per note, Etude offers superb playability, giving artists complete control over tone, depth, and realism. A built-in microphone mixer further allows flexible control over four different mic positions to shape the sound to your needs. Etude is a truly world-class software piano that brings the soul of an acoustic grand into your digital studio with elegance and ease.

• Deeply Sampled Yamaha C3X Piano:
  Features over 18 GB of compressed samples with 12 velocity layers per key, offering remarkable realism and dynamic expression.
• Multi-Microphone Flexibility:
  Four unique mic positions, Player, Mid, Tail, and Room, allow custom sound sculpting using the onboard mixing console.
• Optimised for Authentic Performance:
  Recorded in a high-end acoustic environment to ensure a natural resonance and tonal clarity, ideal for classical and cinematic use.

• Instrument Type: Virtual grand piano
• Sample Source: Yamaha C3X acoustic grand piano
• Sample Size: Over 18 GB compressed (~45 GB uncompressed)
• Velocity Layers: 12 per key
• Microphone Positions: Player, Mid, Tail, Room
• Onboard Mixer: Yes – adjustable mic balance
• Recording Environment: Custom-designed acoustic space
• Plugin Format: VST compatible
• Use Cases: Solo piano, film scoring, orchestral production, pop/rock arrangements
• Developer: Steinberg