Created by Dore Mark: "Steinway B’s have actually been around since 1878, but have had many upgrades and interations since then. One such innovation is the “treble bell” which helps keep the treble section strong by reinforcing the soundboard crown. This 7 foot grand was a recent purchase by a friend of mine, and it was in impeccable shape.

Technical Stuff:

I’ve recorded this piano using a similar technique as the Fazioli F308 and Yamaha S6. This way, you can truly compare these magnificent instruments in an apples to apples comparison. This time, I’ve coded sympathetic resonances to augment the tone of the instrument, and even simulated the exact piano’s overtones using recordings of those overtones that I made myself. I’ve also added pedal noise to add to the realism.

Every time I sample a new piano, I take the opportunity to add a new feature or two. This time, there is adjustable sympathetic resonance, and pedal/damper noises. Sympathetic resonance is really what sets a genuine acoustic piano apart from a sampled instrument. A real piano has overtones that are triggered when multiple strings are struck and left undamped. This creates limitless interactions that are impossible to sample and thus must be numerically modeled. It also creates a randomness that easily surpasses round-robins. Play a chord without pedal and turn up/down the Resonance slider to see what I mean. Note: unfortunately, the Resonance only works in the Kontakt version of the instrument."

Download it for free here: https://www.pianobook.co.uk/packs/the-experience-new-york-ss-model-b/

The Experience – New York S&S Model B

One Minute Ago

One Minute Ago (pianobook version)

New piano based track composed, performed and recorded by Steven Cravis, featuring Dore Mark's The Experience - NY S&S Model B piano library, and Dan Keen's Soft String Textures in the background accompaniment.

Reaching

I was so inspired by Mark Dore's new Pianobook offering that I actually released a freestyle improvised jam, which I have never done before. It's in my natural and favourite key, a loose C natural minor :-)

https://www.pianobook.co.uk/packs/the-experience-new-york-ss-model-b/

The Experience Jam In Cmin

Just a simple new-age piece, inspired by the serenity of a winter night. Featuring the "The Experience - New York S&S" piano library from Pianobook. Cover photo by Luke Stackpoole at Unsplash

Merry Christmas,
Tomislav

Northern Lights

Morceau pour piano .

Piano utilisé : The Experience NY SS Model B de PIANOBOOK .

JUST A MINUTE

Steven Cravis is a pianist and composer of ambient soundtracks. His music has appeared on CBS, NBC, CNN, Animal Planet networks as well as on the award winning puzzle app Quell.