Synthogy Ivory II American Concert D Synthogy

Synthogy Ivory II American Concert D

The latest in a series of critically acclaimed virtual pianos from Synthogy.
Played and recorded by many of the worlds great artists, this 1951 “New York” Steinway Model D was hand-picked by Steinway & Sons for concert promotion, and has been lovingly and consistently maintained by artisan technicians.
It combines mature overtones with a youthful clarity that can only be achieved with an instrument of this class.

Synthogy has captured every nuance of this very special instrument and meticulously brought it to life with unparalleled realism!
This particular New York Steinway D has the designation “CD 121” signifying that it was selected by Steinway & Sons for artist promotion and concert hall specification. The instrument has an exceptionally pure and clear tone, a remarkably expressive dynamic range and has been described by many artists as among the finest theyve ever played. In fact, the plate of this particular piano is signed by pianists Glenn Gould and Rudolf Serkin, a testament of high praise for the instrument by two of the worlds great masters.

The piano was recorded in the Françoys-Bernier Concert Hall at Le Domaine Forget in the Charlevoix region of Quebec. This is the same hall where Ivory´s acclaimed German Steinway was recorded, and also by the same recording and technical team.

Ivory II–American Concert D will feature up to 20 velocity levels, will have the full compliment of Ivory II features, and run as a plug-in or standalone. For existing Ivory II users, Ivory II–American Concert D will install directly into the existing Ivory II library, giving access to all of Ivory II´s pianos and features from one great interface.

Highlights of Ivory II: American Concert D
1951 New York Steinway D selected by Steinway & Sons for artist promotion and concert hall specification
The largest, most extensively sampled of all Ivory II pianos
The first of Synthogys pianos to feature up to 20 velocity levels, with Sample Interpolation Technology for ultra-smooth velocity and note transitions
Advanced Ivory II software/DSP engine, including Synthogys exclusive Harmonic Resonance Modeling for realistic Sympathetic String Vibration.
Custom Soundboard Emulation DSP
Half-pedaling
Pedal Noise Enhancements
Una Corda (soft pedal) samples at multiple velocities
Native 64-bit support
Release samples triggered by velocity and duration
Timbre-shifting, Parametric EQ and new Synth Layer controls for powerful sound sculpting capabilities
World class digital FX including Real Ambience, Chorus and EQ
Customizable User Controls for Timbre, Stereo Width and Perspective, Velocity Response, Mechanical Key Noise, Lid Position and more
Tuning Tables Optional synth pad layer for modern/pop combinations
Dozens of programs and effects presets
Ivory IIs “unified interface” feature enables you to use just a single instance, and one interface, to play and control all of Ivory´s pianos, no matter how many pianos you install. So whether you own one, two, or all four products, Ivory´s intelligent browsing feature allows you to load any piano from one convenient interface.

Requirements
With the Synthogy Ivory 2.5 or later Piano Engine you can use the PACE computer based activation or the traditional PACE iLok™ Key activation. Previous Piano Engine versions always need and iLok™ ke

Minimum Hardware

•     2 GHz Quad-Core CPU
•     1.5 GB RAM
•     112 GB free hard drive space
•     Hard drive speed of at least 7200 RPM
•     DVD ROM drive for installation

Recommended Hardware

•     2.4 GHz Intel Core Duo CPU
•     2 GB RAM
•     112 GB free hard drive space
•     Hard drive speed of at least 7200 RPM
•     DVD ROM drive for installation

Macintosh

•     AU, AAX or VST 2.4 plug-in host, or the included Ivory Standalone application.
•     10.8 (Mountain Lion) or newer

Windows

•     AAX or VST 2.4 plug-in host, or the included Ivory Standalone application.
•     Windows 7 SP 2 (32 or 64 bit) or newer

Product activation
This Instrument requires an iLok Key!
This USB protection device is not included in the box of this collection, it is a separate item you have to buy additionally. So you’ll have to order at least one iLok Key with your first purchase. It will be put inside the shopping basket automatically but can be deleted if not required. If you already own another iLok protection device you can use it for this instrument, too. Each iLok dongle can store up to 100 product licenses, the new iLok2 even up to 500 licenses. Licenses can be manged easily using the iLok Licence Manager and for protection against theft