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BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano Professional

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Product Overview

Introducing the BBCSO Piano — an exciting addition to the BBCSO line. Our most detailed and versatile piano to date, the BBCSO Piano faithfully captures the live concert sound of a pristine Steinway Model D grand, at the iconic home of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Maida Vale Studios — also host to The Beatles, Hendrix, Bowie, and countless film scores.

Recorded in concerto position in Studio One, this highly expressive piano has been captured with the same expertly curated microphone positions, designed to blend seamlessly with the orchestra. A range of specific close mics are available for cinematic and pop contexts, as well as pedal and hammers volume control, for stunning realism. The Professional edition is unmatched in its versatility, featuring 15 signals for endless sound sculpting possibilities. Whether paired with the BBC Symphony Orchestra or played as a standalone instrument, BBCSO Piano promises to provide a rich, authentic piano sound suited to any genre.

Features

  • ~35GB
  • 15 signal options – including two bespoke mixes
  • 4 Round Robins
  • 6 dynamic layers
  • Reverb, tightness, hammers & pedal volume control
  • Velocity curves

What's Included?

Piano

A pristine Steinway Model D grand, recorded at the iconic home of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Maida Vale Studios by BBCSO concert pianist Elizabeth Burley.

Signals (15)

Mixes

  • Mix 1 — An all-purpose standard orchestral classical mix.
  • Mix 2 — A hyped, wider, more vibrant mix, perfect for cinematic purposes

Mics

  • Tree — Situated above the conductor's head, this gives a great representation of the sound.
  • Outriggers — A wide set of omnidirectional microphones, designed to be used in conjunction with the Tree to add width
  • Ambients — High above the orchestra near the back of the room, these microphones add the most reverberant sound of the room
  • Mono — Traditionally what the BBC used to record the orchestra, a single ribbon microphone above the conductor's head
  • Piano Hammers — A set of condenser mics placed directly above the piano hammers for a tight, percussive sound
  • Piano Ribbons — A set of ribbon mics positioned fairly closely to the strings.
  • Piano Mids — A stereo pair at a medium distance from the piano.
  • Piano Far — A stereo pair at a further distance from the piano.
  • Sides — Super wide omnidirectional microphones. Ideal for adding a unique level of width or for adding into an Atmos mix
  • Balcony — As far away from the instrument as possible, these are right at the back on the viewing balcony of the studio
  • Atmos Front — A stereo submix specifically for use within the front of a Dolby Atmos mix
  • Atmos Rear — A stereo submix specifically for use within the rear of a Dolby Atmos mix
  • Spill All — A combination of other section mics covering the rest of the orchestra, use to add an element of realism to the mix
  • Velocity Curves — Use a range of controls to fine tune the dynamic response of the Piano. Setting the Dynamics to Compress Velocity High/Low enables the Mod Wheel to alter the sensitivity, while several velocity curve shapes are available

Discover and Core are also included for owners of BBC Piano Professional.

A universal instrument

Spitfire Audio - BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano Professional - A universal instrument

Since its release in 2019, the BBCSO Orchestra library has become a core staple in the musical journey of thousands of composers, producers and musicians worldwide. With this new grand piano, we’re enabling users at any level to further expand on their virtual orchestra — with a path to upgrade to new features and sonic possibilities when you’re ready, through Spitfire’s innovative mode switching technology. This feature also makes it easier than ever to share and collaborate with fellow composers, regardless of which edition they own.

Award winning technology

Spitfire Audio - BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano Professional - Award winning technology

With a beautiful, modern design by ustwo (Monument Valley, DICE), BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBCSO Piano are housed in our award-winning dedicated plugin (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX & NKS ready) developed primarily for composers, by composers — easy-to-use, intuitive and inspiring.

Maida Vale Studios

Spitfire Audio - BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano Professional - Maida Vale Studios

The iconic Maida Vale Studios holds a rich history, having been at the centre of BBC music since 1934 when it became home to the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Built in 1909, it was originally the largest indoor roller-skating rink in Europe, before being transformed into seven unique sound studios. From The Beatles to Beyoncé, Led Zeppelin to Bowie, from the Undertones to the swansong of the late Bing Crosby, from the era-defining John Peel Sessions to Radio 1 Live Lounge: over the last 75 years, Maida Vale has captured the performances of more famous artists than any other.

Responsible for some of the most influential and innovative developments in music technology and electronic music, including the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, it’s also renowned for its impressive gear list, including a diverse range of equipment from various eras and technologies — a unique combination of vintage gear, custom BBC designs, and state-of-the-art digital equipment — making it the preferred recording destination for countless musicians.

The BBCSO plugin

Spitfire Audio - BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano Professional - The BBCSO plugin

The library opens in the existing BBCSO plugin, allowing for seamless integration with the rest of the BBCSO line and proving incredibly useful when writing for the piano and orchestra together. In the Professional edition, the majority of mic signals are recorded in the same configuration as the original BBCSO library, while the close mics get you straight to the heart of the instrument. The piano has been expertly played by BBCSO concert pianist Elizabeth Burley — an exceptional player with a consistent touch.

Additional Information

Mac system requirements

Mac OS X 10.15 to OS 13

Minimum: 2.8GHz i5 minimum (quad-core), 8GB RAM

Recommended: 2.8GHz I7 (six-core), 16GB RAM

Both Intel and Apple Silicon/ARM are supported

32-bit systems are not supported.

PC system requirements

Windows 10 or Windows 11 - (Latest Service Pack, 64-bit)

Minimum: Intel 2.8 GHz i5 (quad-core) or AMD Ryzen 5, 8GB RAM

Recommended: Intel Core i7 6th gen and later or AMD Ryzen 7, 16GB RAM

32-bit systems are not supported.

File size

35 GB disk space required during install 

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