Chopin Ballade No1-Gmoll Op.23- GalaxyII-K4- VintageD

This piano track was originally recorded on October 12, 2013 using Ableton Live 6 and the GALAXY VINTAGE D piano library.
The piece is the 2nd movement of Rachmaninoff's Piano Sonata No. 2, recreated as a DTM (desktop music) arrangement.

In May 2025, I revisited and updated the mix and sound design to improve both the spatial feel and pedal behavior.  
The GALAXY VINTAGE D library (final version from around April 2020) was again used, but this time with refined settings in Kontakt and additional EQ adjustments in Ableton Live.

Particular attention was paid to:
– Fixing an issue where certain low-end notes would ring unexpectedly when specific pedal values were used (possibly a bug or quirk of the library).  
– Rebalancing the stereo field and midrange thickness, which were overly emphasized by default effects.  
– Carefully tuning pedal resonance, string and damper noises, and room placement to create a more intimate and natural acoustic impression.

This version aims to deliver a more expressive and believable virtual performance, while staying true to the spirit of Rachmaninoff's lyrical writing.

Headphones recommended for full nuance.


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