It’s been about 2 weeks since the release of Majestic Grand, so just wanted to share a few updates and observations.
For those who missed it, Majestic Grand is a hybrid piano instrument with 2 concert grands (Mega D & Bechstein Legacy), built from 394GB samples reduced to ~1GB using the Neo Piano Yosemite engine.
What we’re seeing so farThe main feedback has been around the balance between sound quality and workflow:
Loads very fast compared to large libraries
Small footprint (~1GB) but still retains detailed dynamics
More “alive” feel compared to static sample playback
The MIDI 2.0 support also seems interesting to people using newer controllers:
per-note expression
smoother dynamic transitions
higher resolution response
Piano Character RecapMega D (Virtuoso Grade)
More on the powerful / cinematic side
Wide dynamic range, strong attack
Bechstein Legacy (Maestro Grade)
More refined and controlled
Works well for classical / detailed playing
https://soundcloud.com/sound-magic/sets/majestic-grand
Ongoing GoalThe idea behind Majestic Grand is still the same:
Trying to sit between:
huge sample libraries (great sound, heavy workflow)
fully modeled pianos (efficient, but sometimes lacking character)
So the focus is playability + efficiency + expressive detail in a practical size.
More info & demoshttps://neovst.com/product/majestic-grand/