{"product_id":"vienna-symphonic-library-studio-fx-piano","title":"Vienna Symphonic Library Studio FX Piano","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVienna Symphonic Library Studio FX Piano Full Library\u003c\/strong\u003e || Guildwater Gear is an authorized Vienna Symphonic Library dealer. Your digital software registration code and instructions will be sent to you, along with an URL connecting you directly to the manufacturer, who will provide you with your software digitally. Please be aware that software is non-cancelable and non-returnable. If you have any questions about this product, please do not hesitate to contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepared \u0026amp; FX piano sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnconventional sound design, transforming piano tones into unique percussive and resonant textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile performance styles like glissandos, string scrapes, mallet strikes, EBow, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial FX Presets in the categories percussive, pads, spacious, delays, evolving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional FX mixer presets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction-ready sound, straight out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional convolution reverb, derived from Vienna MIR Pro 3D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Well-Prepared Piano.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tradition meets innovation: Painstakingly captured over the course of more than four months in the pristine, controlled environment of Stage B at Vienna Synchron Stage, this unique collection redefines what a piano can be - and sound like. Expanding significantly on the \"prepared piano\" concept popularized by avant-garde composer John Cage in the 1940s, The Vienna team transformed their Yamaha CFX into a groundbreaking instrument of sonic exploration. By manipulating its strings with objects such as screws, bolts, rubber, felt wedges, chains, and paper, or utilizing an EBow for infinite sustain, it now produces a myriad of adventurous tones far removed from its classical origins. The controlled ambience allows you to shape your custom FX sounds any way you want, while the optional convolution reverb derived from Vienna MIR Pro 3D adds space and even more creative versatility. A wide array of dedicated FX patches and mixer presets takes this sonic adventure to entirely new dimensions, inviting you to push the boundaries of sound design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepper's Delight.\u003c\/strong\u003e When it comes to high-performance music, preparation is key - and in this collection, that concept takes on a whole new, literal meaning. Synchron Stage Vienna's very own piano tuner and specialist Max Kubizek conducted extensive research to unlock the unique sound possibilities he and Synchron Stage chief conductor Gottfried Rabl envisioned for this exceptional product, which is vastly more expansive and versatile than the previously released prepared piano in Vienna's Studio Special Keyboards collection. The results give you incredible freedom for experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the recording sessions, no boundaries were set: the bass strings were slapped by hand or plucked with a guitar pick, the piano body was struck with a mallet, metal screws and bolts created sharp metallic overtones, while rubber and felt dampened the vibrating strings to produce muted, drum-like beats. These unconventional techniques and non-traditional approaches generated complex and unexpected sound layers, ranging from mystical drones to sharp, percussive hits that are as inspiring as they are unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeyond Recognition. \u003c\/strong\u003eBehind every keystroke lies a realm of sonic exploration - from the weird and eerie to the innovative and avant-garde. Is it a piano or a percussion instrument? A key instrument or some sort of alien noise generator? Sometimes, it's hard to tell - and that's precisely the appeal of this unique instrument. The possibilities are as vast as the materials used to manipulate and transform its sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpanding on the classic \"Cage Template,\" special FX mixer presets enable instant sound shaping, empowering you to break free from convention. Perfect for film scores, contemporary compositions, and experimental music, the FX piano's cross-genre versatility is unmistakable. Custom articulations broaden its expressive range, making it indispensable for those seeking the unconventional and unpredictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure Experimentation. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe relatively dry Stage B is perfect for capturing prepared and FX piano sounds that feel as direct and pure as if you were sitting right in front of the instrument while the sound-altering materials are applied. With both algorithmic and convolution reverb options, this prepared piano adapts seamlessly to any musical setting and can be placed in any acoustic environment you desire - ranging from tight, intimate studio spaces to richly reverberant surroundings. Whether you're crafting cinematic soundscapes or experimental avant-garde compositions, this instrument equips you to explore world of previously unheard piano tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrews inserted between two of the three strings at octave position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrews inserted between two of the three strings at fifth position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrews with loose nuts inserted between two of the three strings at octave position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelt wedges normally used for tuning inserted between strings while playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEraser parts cut to size are inserted at half string length, resulting in a flageolet sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChains of about 30 cm length with 5-7 mm link size put on the strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper strips threaded between the strings behind the damper to inhibit their free movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum foil lying on the strings is caused to vibrate when they are struck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small piece of sheet metal centered on the string and bouncing along\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA glass plate put on the bass strings makes an enormous noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA water glass pressed onto the strings and moved after the keystroke, similar to a guitar bottleneck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hard glockenspiel mallet was used to play the strings from above for a dulcimer-like sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rubber mallet was used to play the strings with screws inserted between the strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimpani wool mallets were used to perform rolls on the strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle strings were plucked with a Wegen Gipsy guitar pick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrumming all three strings of a note with the Gipsy guitar pick, with dampers on the strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEBow string stimulation for pad-like sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEBow with a nut put on the oscillating strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fishing line was rubbed with rosin and threaded between the strings several times so that they could be bowed like a cello\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFishing line crescendos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast and slow up and down glissandos played with a leather pick between the trusses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRasping bass strings with the fingernail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlissandos played with percussion brushes in several positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDragging the inner tube of a bike across the strings to achieve something like whale song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHits with the open hand on the bass strings in several positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gong mallet was used to play on the trusses from the side and from above. 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