Pianos

The deal

$89 at EastWest (down from $299), a 70% discount. No coupon code needed, and there's no listed end date on this one, so it may be a standing price.

What it is

EastWest Pianos is a sampled piano virtual instrument built around four world-class concert grand pianos: a Bechstein D-280, Steinway D, Bosendorfer 290, and Yamaha C7. Each piano was captured with three microphone positions, up to 18 velocity layers per note, and 8 articulations including sustain, pedal variations, repetitions, soft pedal, and staccato, adding up to roughly 60GB of samples per instrument. The library was recorded by engineer Ken Scott, known for his work with The Beatles and David Bowie, and aims for a realistic acoustic piano sound across classical, jazz, film, and contemporary styles.

Who it's for

Composers scoring film, TV, and games, plus producers and musicians who need a convincing acoustic grand piano anchoring an orchestral cue, jazz record, or singer-songwriter track.

Key features

• Four distinct concert grand pianos, each with its own tonal character
• Three customizable microphone positions per piano for mix flexibility
• Up to 18 velocity layers and 8 articulations per note for expressive, dynamic playing
• Works inside Logic Pro, Cubase, Pro Tools, Studio One, and other major DAWs