EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

HKC  wrote: 
>
> Ned Bouhalassa wrote: I'm buying the Malmsjö Acoustic Grand (100 US).


>
> When you get it would you mind describing it either here or on my personal
> address (below). I have Steinway B, the Bosendorfer and the free Akai, but
> sometimes I think I need a more subtle, darker tone and judging from the
> demos on the site the Malmsjö Acoustic Grand could be it.


I have this piano sample set and it sounds quite pleasing on music like the
Chopin Nocturnes which are played with the sustain pedal down most of the time.


There is a complete set of midi files of all the Chopin Nocturnes, Preludes,
Waltzes etc at 

http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/4279/MIDI.html

This piano is not the bright close-miced sound that you often hear in romplers
and other sample sets but more like the classical recording sound where the
piano is heard in the context of the room.

The limitation for me is that all the samples were with the pedal down (unlike
most others which have multi-velocity sets with and without the sustain pedal).
The result is a very resonant sound which can get a bit overwhelming for me on
some kinds of piano parts -- especially dissonant voicings and parts where a
lot of notes are ringing on. The same parts would be fine on a real grand piano
or other sampled pianos in my experience.

I think it is worth having -- especially if you already have some of the more
in-your-face pianos and want something that sits back a little more. I would be
interested to see some other opinions. 

Regards,
Murray