CGR
Pianist, Composer & Arranger
I was playing a Hamburg Steinway D at a studio a few weeks ago and was once again amazed at the power and dynamic range of a large acoustic piano. It has prompted me to revisit some of my sampled pianos, including the EWQL grand pianos. Although quite dated and despite the amount of criticism they receive, the EWQL pianos really have that bite and resonance missing in many sampled pianos.
Here's an ending excerpt from a Vince DiCola piece I played (played as is - no editing) using the Yamaha C7 Platinum with Close & Player mics, and EWQL Spaces NY Piano Hall reverb. A huge departure from the cinematic & felt pianos in vogue for the last few years, but if you're looking for a piano to cut through, this will do the job. PS: No affiliation with East West - have paid for everything I have of theirs.
Here's an ending excerpt from a Vince DiCola piece I played (played as is - no editing) using the Yamaha C7 Platinum with Close & Player mics, and EWQL Spaces NY Piano Hall reverb. A huge departure from the cinematic & felt pianos in vogue for the last few years, but if you're looking for a piano to cut through, this will do the job. PS: No affiliation with East West - have paid for everything I have of theirs.