The Grand 3: Virtual Piano Suite by Steinberg

The suite covers a range of piano types in one package. The Yamaha C7 and Steinway D are concert-style grands, the Bösendorfer 290 Imperial offers a larger-bodied grand voice, and the Nordiska Upright Piano provides an upright character. The Yamaha CP80 Electric Grand adds an electric piano option alongside the acoustic instruments.

Because each instrument is deeply sampled with 20 velocity layers per key, playing with varied touch should translate into a more natural change in tone than a basic sample set would give. Steinberg describes the suite as offering an overwhelming sound quality, and the sample library's 30 GB size reflects the depth of the recordings.

The Grand 3 offers flexibility through different microphone positions, letting you choose how the instrument is captured before you start mixing. This gives you control over the perspective of the piano, from close and intimate to more spacious and room-oriented sounds.

The included tools support everyday production work, so you can adjust the instrument within your session without leaving the plugin. Check the developer's documentation for the full list of controls for each instrument.