Studio Bösendorfer Imperial | Flagship concert-piano tone, made for the studio
Studio Bösendorfer Imperial is based on the classic Bösendorfer Imperial grand piano, emphasizing authentic touch and studio-grade detail. Suitable for pop, classical, jazz and film scoring. It offers multiple performance controls and mixing flexibility, enabling arrangers, recording engineers and live performers to quickly achieve a natural, three-dimensional piano sound.
Key Features
- Centered on the Bösendorfer Imperial tone, delivering deep low-end extension and rich, shimmering overtones
- Recorded in a professional studio environment, offering multiple microphone positions with freely adjustable blend
- Multiple velocity layers and round-robin sampling to reduce mechanical repetition and capture nuanced expression
- Adjustable pedal resonance, key-off and damper noise; supports half-pedaling and una corda (soft) pedal (depending on version)
- Customizable key-response curves and range balance for quick matching to any MIDI keyboard
- Includes practical tone-shaping tools (e.g., EQ, reverb) for immediate sound sculpting (depending on version)
- Low-latency playback and adjustable buffer strategies suitable for live performance and complex arrangements
- Supports MIDI CC and DAW automation; key parameters can be fully recorded and recalled
- Built-in presets for common situations, quickly applicable to pop, jazz and scoring contexts
System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 10/11 64-bit; macOS 11 or later
- Processor: Recent multi-core 64-bit CPU recommended
- Memory: 8 GB or more recommended (higher for large projects)
- Storage: Available disk space required; SSD installation recommended for faster load times
- Audio: Audio interface with ASIO (Windows) or Core Audio (macOS) support
- Display: 1280 × 768 resolution or higher recommended
- Network: Internet connection may be required for download, installation or license activation
- License: May use serial numbers or third-party license managers; refer to the actual version for details
Plugin Formats
- VST3 (Windows/macOS)
- AU (macOS)
- AAX (for Pro Tools)
- Standalone application (depending on version or platform)
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
Can be used in major DAWs that support VST3/AU/AAX, such as Logic Pro, Cubase, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Studio One, Reaper, etc. Use DAW automation and MIDI CC (e.g., pedal CC64, una corda CC67) to control resonance, noises and dynamic details, and save custom presets into production templates. Can also be paired with AI assistants or scripts to create project templates, batch offline exports and version control, optimizing collaboration and delivery workflows.
