VSL Studio Pianos: Bösendorfer Imperial

Grand Piano Virtual Instrument

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VSL Studio Pianos: Bösendorfer Imperial
VSL Studio Pianos: Bösendorfer Imperial
VSL Studio Pianos: Bösendorfer Imperial
VSL Studio Pianos: Bösendorfer Imperial
VSL Studio Pianos: Bösendorfer Imperial
VSL Studio Pianos: Bösendorfer Imperial
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Student

Student ID Card, Letter of enrollment, or similar

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iLok USB

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Supports Apple Silicon natively
AAX Native - Compatible with Pro Tools 11 and above
AudioUnits Format VST2 Format VST3 Format
iLok Cloud compatible, dongle optional
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Imperial Grandeur

The Studio Bösendorfer Imperial brings the unmistakable Viennese sound of one of the world's most revered concert grands straight to your studio.

Recorded in the controlled acoustic environment of our second studio, the Silent Stage, this virtual instrument offers an intimate and highly flexible sound, perfect for a wide range of musical styles.

The recorded concert grand, a Bösendorfer Imperial 290-755, is a different instrument than our "Synchron Bösendorfer Imperial" which was captured on the large Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage.

Thanks to its dedicated recording setup at the Silent Stage, this studio version delivers a unique sonic character with maximum flexibility for placement in any acoustic environment.

Features

  • Captured in the controlled ambience of the Silent Stage
  • Bösendorfer's CEUS technology for stunning clarity, detail, and precision
  • Up to 1,200 samples per key
  • Up to 100 velocities per key
  • Close, Player, and Audience perspective

Precision Technology for Unmatched Realism

Using Bösendorfer's state-of-the-art CEUS technology based on solenoids installed under every key, we recorded even the subtlest key movements with extraordinary accuracy.

Every nuance of the instrument's behavior is preserved, with up to 1,200 samples per key and up to 100 velocities per key.

Thanks to this comprehensive method, the Studio Bösendorfer Imperial delivers an incredibly dynamic and authentic playing experience that faithfully mirrors the responsiveness and richness of the original grand piano.

Flexible Mic Positions for Perfect Customization

To give you creative control over your sound, the Studio Bösendorfer Imperial was recorded from three distinct perspectives: close microphones for a direct, detailed tone; player microphones that capture the authentic perspective of the pianist; and audience microphones that add natural ambience and a sense of spaciousness.

In the included Piano Player, these signals are available separately in the mixer, allowing you to blend them seamlessly and tailor the piano's sound to your project's needs.

Preset Variety

With its focus on pure stereo recordings, captured under ideal conditions, the Studio Bösendorfer Imperial offers a beautifully balanced sound that shines both as a solo instrument and in ensemble settings.

Whether you seek a close, intimate tone, or a lush, roomier sound with the included elegant reverberation, or you prefer to pull up presets such as Jazz Piano, Rock Piano, or Soft Lounge Piano - this virtual concert grand provides the flexibility, realism, and musicality that our acclaimed range of sampled pianos is known for.

System Requirements

  • MacOS 11 Big Sur and above
  • Windows 10 and above (64-bit only)
  • Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon CPU
  • 16GB RAM or more (32GB or more recommended)
  • 33GB free storage space
  • Free iLok account and iLok License Manager
  • iLok Cloud and iLok USB licensing methods are supported

Plugin Formats

AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3, and Standalone

User Manual

Crossgrade Proof

This crossgrade is for owners of a competing DAW. To prove your DAW ownership, we require that you upload proof in the form of an image/PDF.

Types of proof

A copy of your purchase receipt for the original license or the most recent update/upgrade

A screenshot of your product registration

A photo of your package (either CD/DVD or printed manual), with the unique serial number included in the photo.

Spectrasonics May 2025 Rebate

Get a rebate of up to $50 when you buy Spectrasonics this month.

Rebate amounts are as follows:

  • Omnisphere 2: $50
  • Keyscape: $40
  • Trilian: $30

Full info can be found here: ilio.com/spectrasonics-rebate