Waves Grand Rhapsody Piano

Metropolis Studios' renowned Fazioli F228 grand piano.

What it is: 
A virtual rendition of the iconic Fazioli F228 grand. 

How we use it: 
Track with one of the world's most luxurious pianos.

Why it's cool:
This Fazioli grand has stood the test of time - being used on hits such as Adele's "Hello," and countless other hits. Sampled from the Fazioli F228 grand piano housed at London’s Metropolis Studios – the very piano played on Grammy-winning hits such as Adele’s “Hello.”

Like a sleek Italian sports car, the Fazioli F228 model was engineered from the finest Italian parts and craftsmanship, taking its wood from the same red spruce forest where Antonio Stradivari cultivated his rare and celebrated violins. The deep bass, rich resonance and crystal clear tonal qualities produced by the wood have made the Fazioli a highly coveted instrument for the most discerning ears in music.

Recorded at Metropolis with 8 different pairs of state-of-the-art microphones and the highest-quality preamps and converters, Waves’ Grand Rhapsody virtual piano delivers the same majestic sound as the studios' original Fazioli piano, with added features that only a plugin can provide.

From pop/rock songwriting to electronic production to intimate jazz and classical piano, Grand Rhapsody offers a wide range of tonality for musicians and producers. You can blend up to 3 mic pairs of your choice and choose their position; control how much of the pedal, key up and sympathetic resonance you mix into the overall sound; and apply Waves’ award-winning effects including EQ, compressor, limiter, delay, and reverb based on Waves’ state-of-the-art H-Reverb.

Whether you prefer to load one of the expertly programmed presets or create your own sounds from scratch, Grand Rhapsody furnishes you with all the warmth and richness you’d expect from one of the most luxurious pianos in the world – plus a little extra, from Waves.

Mics used to sample the original Fazioli:

• B&K 4007
  
• Shure SM57
  
• Neumann U87
  
• Royer R121
  
• SE RN17
  
• Neumann KM84
  
• Coles 4038
  
• AKG C451
  

Features: 

• Perfect sampling of the Fazioli F228 grand piano housed at London’s Metropolis Studios
• The very piano played on Adele’s “Hello” and countless other hits
• Meticulously recorded using 8 pairs of microphones
• Blend together 3 different pairs of microphone recordings
• Control the level of key up, pedal and sympathetic resonance in the overall mix
• Includes EQ, compressor, limiter, delay, and reverb based on the H-Reverb algorithm
• Can be used as a plugin or as a standalone instrument

Compatibility
Mac: 

CPU

• Intel Core i5 / i7 / Xeon
  

Memory

• 8 GB RAM
  
• 8 GB free disk space on the system drive
  

Operating System

• 10.10.5 - 10.12.5
  

Screen Resolution

• Minimum: 1024x768
  
• Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
  
• USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
  

Support for Visually Impaired Users

• Mac OS Sierra 10.12.4
  
• VoiceOver Utility enabled
  
• Pro Tools 12.7
  
• Logic 10.3.1
  
• Please note: Preset management via the WaveSystem Toolbar is currently not supported (will be added soon).
  

Windows: 

CPU

• Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Xeon / AMD Quad-Core
  

Memory

• 4 GB RAM
  
• 8 GB free disk space on the system drive
  

Operating System

• Windows 7 with SP1 64 bit
  
• Windows 8.1 64 bit
  
• Windows 10 64 bit
  

Screen Resolution

• Minimum: 1024x768
  
• Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
  

Installation Instructions

1. Create an account: https://www.waves.com/create-account (if you have an account, skip this step)
2. Register the serial number we emailed: https://www.waves.com/account/register
3. Download and install Waves Central for Mac | Windows.
    - If you already have Waves Central installed, skip to step 4.
4. Launch Waves Central.
      - Windows: via the desktop shortcut or Start Menu > All Programs > Waves.
      - Mac: Applications > Waves Central.
5. Log into Waves Central using your Waves account information.
6. Click on Easy Install & Activate.
7. Select the products you wish to install & activate on this computer.
8. Click on the Install & Activate button.