I like that mystical piano motif you did at the beginning.. I have a lot to learn. Highly impressed with the different mics on the mixer, and setting their effects.
Excellent job (playing and narrating). I have these through Play so not quite all the features but still learned a lot and enjoyed your introduction, explanations, and performances.
Although a very 'limited' piano player, this walkthrough has been immensly useful for me to write guides in my compositions, for much more experienced pianists to perform for me, whilst also allowing me to explore settings within Opus that I didn't know were already there! The humaniser was also a very useful tip. Thank you.
I must admit, I had composer cloud for a few years and played these a lot. I since ditched CC but these pianos are one of the few things I really missed. Loved your playing Ryan and also really appreciate the pace of the video. Lots of useful information. It is very tempting at this price :D
Very nice demo, Ryan, and very helpful. I just upgraded to Opus after my last orchestral project and this makes me want to swap out the Play instance with the piano in it to Opus and remix. I'm very happy with the Opus upgrade. The sample handling would have been very useful in my project that has 22 instances of Play, each with 4-10 instruments loaded. Thank you & EW for the demo and the excellent product line.
The part I like about the Bechstein is that the notes sound differently the harder you play them, making the instrument vastly more expressive. Even a real Yamaha grand key pressed double forte sounds fairly similar to pianissimo, albeit the volume is turned up. The Steinway has a character somewhat in between the two.
Really enjoying these videos, Ryan. One question: are there any instances when you would use the internal reverb, or do you always use Spaces along with the dry samples?
I personally only use the internal when playing OPUS as a standalone just to play piano, the Spaces i like to route multiple instruments to so they sound like they are all in the same room
Hi, I already have the EastWest Boesendorfer and Steinway, for over one year now. But I had to Install it with the Play Engine. Is IT possible to use my license with the Opus Engine? Is it for extra payment?
surprised with all of your high end studio equipment that you are using that no-weighted keyboard controller. If you are using a weighted keyboard controller would you suggest the linear sensitivity curve? Are the three mic positions only available in Platinum? I have gold and only have the Player mic option
I don't really write piano-based soundtracks very often--when I first started composing, I very quickly recognized it as a crutch, and so I tried to avoid it. I mostly use piano to sketch out parts that require more careful chord structure planning, and sometimes to support the orchestra, so a weighted keyboard would be a bit of a waste (I prefer unweighted for just about every instrument *except* piano). When I do need to write a piano based soundtrack--which did just happen for a recent job--I usually just use velocity compressors like the one I demo'd in the video. As to your questions, yes I'd recommend starting with a linear response curve if on a weighted keyboard and go from there, and yes all 3 mic positions are available with either the Platinum pianos or Composer Cloud Plus.
wtf, you are using a nektar impact and getting a good dynamic range... i have one and ALL piano libraries that i try sounds like an unplayable shit! if i switch to my roland fp 30 is other world
Love this vid. Please make more on the other EW libs like Fab Four, Silk, Ghostwriter, Gypsy, particularly how they work in the new Opus.
I have an EW piano but haven't used it in the past year. This tutorial makes me want to play it again
me too !!!
I like that mystical piano motif you did at the beginning.. I have a lot to learn. Highly impressed with the different mics on the mixer, and setting their effects.
Excellent job (playing and narrating). I have these through Play so not quite all the features but still learned a lot and enjoyed your introduction, explanations, and performances.
I really appreciate these kind of videos. Helps a lot!
You play piano beautifully Ryan! And that MIDI compressor is genius!
Almost didn't watch this, but glad I did. There is a lot of great piano driven features which are very very good. Great video
Although a very 'limited' piano player, this walkthrough has been immensly useful for me to write guides in my compositions, for much more experienced pianists to perform for me, whilst also allowing me to explore settings within Opus that I didn't know were already there! The humaniser was also a very useful tip. Thank you.
I must admit, I had composer cloud for a few years and played these a lot. I since ditched CC but these pianos are one of the few things I really missed. Loved your playing Ryan and also really appreciate the pace of the video. Lots of useful information. It is very tempting at this price :D
Very nice demo, Ryan, and very helpful. I just upgraded to Opus after my last orchestral project and this makes me want to swap out the Play instance with the piano in it to Opus and remix. I'm very happy with the Opus upgrade. The sample handling would have been very useful in my project that has 22 instances of Play, each with 4-10 instruments loaded. Thank you & EW for the demo and the excellent product line.
Very nice sound,great job 👍
The part I like about the Bechstein is that the notes sound differently the harder you play them, making the instrument vastly more expressive. Even a real Yamaha grand key pressed double forte sounds fairly similar to pianissimo, albeit the volume is turned up. The Steinway has a character somewhat in between the two.
Great walkthrough video
Amazing as always!
Please consider releasing an upright piano.
Bösendorfer is my favorite! 😉
Great walkthrough...
well done.. and thank you!
Really enjoying these videos, Ryan. One question: are there any instances when you would use the internal reverb, or do you always use Spaces along with the dry samples?
I personally only use the internal when playing OPUS as a standalone just to play piano, the Spaces i like to route multiple instruments to so they sound like they are all in the same room
Hi, I already have the EastWest Boesendorfer and Steinway, for over one year now. But I had to Install it with the Play Engine. Is IT possible to use my license with the Opus Engine? Is it for extra payment?
East West is very serious.
What's the main difference between the Platinum and Gold Edition of Opus Pianos.
(I have EW Orchestra Opus Diamond Edition)
EXCELENTE!!!!
Merci
If we sign up for ComposerCloud+ what deliverables does EastWest have that are fully functional in macOS Monterey? In short is Monterey an issue?
I can't find the Spaces 2 in the reverb list in the player. Is it built in or only available as a separate plugin?
Les pianos fonctionnant avec Play sont-ils compatibles avec Opus ...... quand je veux activer Opus 1.1 je ne vois aucune licence
surprised with all of your high end studio equipment that you are using that no-weighted keyboard controller. If you are using a weighted keyboard controller would you suggest the linear sensitivity curve? Are the three mic positions only available in Platinum? I have gold and only have the Player mic option
I don't really write piano-based soundtracks very often--when I first started composing, I very quickly recognized it as a crutch, and so I tried to avoid it. I mostly use piano to sketch out parts that require more careful chord structure planning, and sometimes to support the orchestra, so a weighted keyboard would be a bit of a waste (I prefer unweighted for just about every instrument *except* piano). When I do need to write a piano based soundtrack--which did just happen for a recent job--I usually just use velocity compressors like the one I demo'd in the video.
As to your questions, yes I'd recommend starting with a linear response curve if on a weighted keyboard and go from there, and yes all 3 mic positions are available with either the Platinum pianos or Composer Cloud Plus.
What song is that from 24:26 - 40 ? Thank you
Is the OPUS Engine for Pianos free ?
How to install this please??
wtf, you are using a nektar impact and getting a good dynamic range... i have one and ALL piano libraries that i try sounds like an unplayable shit!
if i switch to my roland fp 30 is other world