Spitfire Audio BBC Symphony Orchestra Piano Core
Grand Piano Virtual Instrument
A Broadcast-Ready Concert Grand
In partnership with BBC Studios and the world-famous BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBCSO Piano faithfully captures the live concert sound of a pristine Steinway Model D grand, recorded 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 piano has been captured with the same expertly curated microphone positions, designed to blend seamlessly with the orchestra.
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.
Core has been curated to offer a streamlined piano package, featuring one bespoke mix signal and full controls - fully interchangeable with the Discover and Professional editions.
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.
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 Core edition, we have selected an essential range of mic signals, recorded in the same configuration as the original BBCSO Core library - with additional 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.
Award-Winning Technology
With a beautiful, modern design by ustwo (Monument Valley, DICE), BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBCSO Piano are housed in Spitfire's award-winning dedicated plugin (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX & NKS ready) developed primarily for composers, by composers - easy-to-use, intuitive and inspiring.
Core vs Pro
Core features full sampling depth and controls, with one curated Mix signal.
Consider the Professional version for full sampling depth, two mixes and the full range of signal options (15 in total), including hammer and pedal volume control.
System Requirements
- MacOS 10.15 Catalina and above
- Officially supported up to MacOS 13 Ventura
- Windows 10 and above (64-bit only)
- Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon CPU
- 8GB RAM or more (16GB or more recommended)
- 3GB free storage space
- Includes 2 activations per license
Plugin Formats
AAX Native, AU, VST2, and VST3
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