Summary

James Newton Howard Piano is a detailed virtual instrument capturing the sound of James Newton Howard's personal Steinway Model D grand piano. It is designed for cinematic scoring and expressive composing, featuring multiple dynamic layers and production-ready mixes.

Features

• Based on a Steinway Model D piano made in Hamburg, Germany.
• Recorded in James Newton Howard’s personal studio.
• Comprises 25 dynamic velocity layers offering a wide expressive range.
• Includes 5 production-ready mixes by renowned mixer Alan Meyerson.
• Runs on Orchestral Tools’ SINE Player (version 1.3.4 or later required).
• Allows mic merging to optimize system resources.
• Supports selective downloading of instruments and mic positions.

Intended Use

This piano virtual instrument is suited for composers and producers working on cinematic scores, film music, and other expressive musical projects requiring a majestic and authentic grand piano sound.

Technical Details and Requirements

• Sample size: 750 GB (162 GB compressed).
• Audio quality: 24 bit/48 kHz.
• Compatible formats: Standalone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX.
• System requirements include macOS 10.15+ or Windows 10 with Intel Core i5 or similar, 8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB+ recommended), and supports Apple ARM chipsets.

Additional Information

The instrument includes five different mixes prepared by Alan Meyerson, providing nuanced sound perspectives suitable for various cinematic moods from quiet reflection to intense action scenes. The Steinway Model D is a highly regarded concert piano chosen to offer an uncompromising quality of sound and responsiveness for expressive composing.