Vienna Symphonic Library Fazioli F308 Essentials | Flagship concert grand piano tones — the Essentials edition, an efficient choice for production and performance
Fazioli F308 Essentials is based on the Italian flagship F308 concert grand piano, featuring a curated selection of core samples and commonly used playing techniques that balance footprint and expressiveness. Using Vienna's official player you can quickly load and adjust velocity, resonance and pedal response, making it suitable for scoring, pop, jazz and a variety of production scenarios.
Key Product Features
- Sampled from the Fazioli F308 concert grand, delivering clear highs and deep low-frequency extension.
- Essentials edition configuration: focuses on core tones and commonly used articulations, balancing sound quality and load efficiency.
- Multi-layered velocity and detailed response, including natural behaviors such as key release, pedal and resonance.
- Provides common microphone perspectives and mixing options, enabling quick tone selection across different arranging contexts.
- Built-in key parameter controls: touch/velocity curves, pedal behavior, tone shaping and ambience adjustment.
- Key switches and MIDI CC mapping for quickly switching sounds or articulations to suit different sections.
- Presets cover solo, accompaniment and mix-ready scenarios, saving post-production time.
- High-compatibility 64-bit plugin workflow, seamlessly integrating with major DAWs.
- Ideal for scoring, piano solo, chamber music and pop piano arrangements.
System Requirements
- Operating System: macOS and Windows (64-bit environments).
- CPU & Memory: Multi-core CPU and ample RAM recommended for high-dynamic piano playback.
- Storage: SSD recommended to reduce load times and improve streaming efficiency.
- Authorization & Installation: Internet connection required for download and activation.
- Player: Requires Vienna's official player.
Plugin Formats
- AU (macOS)
- VST3
- AAX (for compatible versions of Pro Tools)
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
Can be loaded as a standard plugin in compatible DAWs, supporting key switches, MIDI CC and automation to control pedals, resonance and tone parameters, facilitating detailed dynamic expression. It can also be used together with AI-assisted arranging or accompaniment workflows, connecting directly via standard MIDI and plugin interfaces for fast tone-setting.
