The highly rated Galaxy II Grand Piano Collection has been upgraded to Galaxy II K4, which includes the latest Kontakt Player, a new user interface, new features, better performance and additional samples.
Galaxy II contains three grand pianos: the Vienna Grand (a powerful Bösendorfer Imperial), the 1929 German Baby Grand (a Vintage Blüthner baby grand), and the 5 star awarded Galaxy Steinway in stereo and 5.1 surround. Galaxy II K4 is based on the new Kontakt 4 engine by Native Instruments, presenting new features, better performance and a completely redesigned direct access user interface.
All pianos of the Galaxy II Pianos Collection (Steinway, Vienna Grand, Baby Grand) are available as single downloads at SoundsOnDemand!
This version offers true half pedaling, true repedaling and dynamically playable pedal, damper and string noises when using a continuous sustain pedal. Additional resonance release and noise samples have been added and all the 30GB of samples of Galaxy II have been revised and enhanced. Galaxy Piano's Version 4 takes the Galaxy II Grand Piano Collection to an new level.
- Three world class grand pianos
- Galaxy Steinway 5.1 (Steinway D in 5.1 surround and stereo)
Vienna Grand Imperial (96 Key Bösendorfer with incredible low end)
- 1929 German Baby Grand (Vintage Blüthner with a beautiful singing tone)
- More than 6,000 samples in 24 bit (30GB/18GB with sample compression)
- 13 modeled velocity zones for a wide and smooth dynamic range
- Additional resonance, release and noise samples
- Chromatic and multiple velocity resonance and release samples
- Multi velocity pedal, damper, hammer and string noises
- Real una corda samples
- Real overtones
- Powered by the latest Kontakt Player engine, no further sampler software required!
- New direct access user interface
- Lossless sample compression for better disk streaming
- True half pedaling when using a continuous sustain pedal
- True repedaling and sostenuto
- Noises dynamically playable with a continuous sustain pedal
- One-knob control of tone colour and dynamics
- Intelligent EQ for warmth, punch and brilliance
- Sympathetic string resonance with real overtones
- Flexible and easy-to-use velocity editor
- Convolution reverb with many different types of rooms, concert halls and ambience
- Adjustable stereo width and position
- Specially designed compressor for pop piano sounds
- Pad Machine
- Warp Engine for sound design beyond regular piano sounds
*Updates &**Upgrades
When ordering an Update from Galaxy II KP2 your legal registration will be checked when activating Galaxy II K4.
When ordering an Upgrade from a Download Pack or OEM Steinway (single Piano) you have to enter the serial number of your download / OEM license as a proof of purchase into the message field at the checkout. Your order will be shipped after a successful verification!
Galaxy II contains three grand pianos: the Vienna Grand (a powerful Bösendorfer Imperial), the 1929 German Baby Grand (a Vintage Blüthner baby grand), and the 5 star awarded Galaxy Steinway in stereo and 5.1 surround. Galaxy II K4 is based on the new Kontakt 4 engine by Native Instruments, presenting new features, better performance and a completely redesigned direct access user interface.
All pianos of the Galaxy II Pianos Collection (Steinway, Vienna Grand, Baby Grand) are available as single downloads at SoundsOnDemand!
This version offers true half pedaling, true repedaling and dynamically playable pedal, damper and string noises when using a continuous sustain pedal. Additional resonance release and noise samples have been added and all the 30GB of samples of Galaxy II have been revised and enhanced. Galaxy Piano's Version 4 takes the Galaxy II Grand Piano Collection to an new level.
- Three world class grand pianos
- Galaxy Steinway 5.1 (Steinway D in 5.1 surround and stereo)
Vienna Grand Imperial (96 Key Bösendorfer with incredible low end)
- 1929 German Baby Grand (Vintage Blüthner with a beautiful singing tone)
- More than 6,000 samples in 24 bit (30GB/18GB with sample compression)
- 13 modeled velocity zones for a wide and smooth dynamic range
- Additional resonance, release and noise samples
- Chromatic and multiple velocity resonance and release samples
- Multi velocity pedal, damper, hammer and string noises
- Real una corda samples
- Real overtones
- Powered by the latest Kontakt Player engine, no further sampler software required!
- New direct access user interface
- Lossless sample compression for better disk streaming
- True half pedaling when using a continuous sustain pedal
- True repedaling and sostenuto
- Noises dynamically playable with a continuous sustain pedal
- One-knob control of tone colour and dynamics
- Intelligent EQ for warmth, punch and brilliance
- Sympathetic string resonance with real overtones
- Flexible and easy-to-use velocity editor
- Convolution reverb with many different types of rooms, concert halls and ambience
- Adjustable stereo width and position
- Specially designed compressor for pop piano sounds
- Pad Machine
- Warp Engine for sound design beyond regular piano sounds
*Updates &**Upgrades
When ordering an Update from Galaxy II KP2 your legal registration will be checked when activating Galaxy II K4.
When ordering an Upgrade from a Download Pack or OEM Steinway (single Piano) you have to enter the serial number of your download / OEM license as a proof of purchase into the message field at the checkout. Your order will be shipped after a successful verification!
The latest version of Kontakt Player is available through your Native-Instruments Native Access.
PC
Windows XP (SP2 )/ Vista/ Win7 (32/64 Bit),
Pentium or Athlon XP 1.4 GHz, min. 2 GB RAM
Mac
OSX 10.5 / 10.6
Intel (!!!) Core Duo 1.66 GHz, min. 2 GB RAM
For all
1GB free disc space for player installation
additional hard disc space according to the library size
internet connection for product activation required (on any computer)
DVD drive
You can use this library with the free Kontakt Player 5 or higher
PC
Windows XP (SP2 )/ Vista/ Win7 (32/64 Bit),
Pentium or Athlon XP 1.4 GHz, min. 2 GB RAM
Mac
OSX 10.5 / 10.6
Intel (!!!) Core Duo 1.66 GHz, min. 2 GB RAM
For all
1GB free disc space for player installation
additional hard disc space according to the library size
internet connection for product activation required (on any computer)
DVD drive
You can use this library with the free Kontakt Player 5 or higher
License Agreement
The Following End User License Agreement is included with Galaxy II Pianos. This License is only valid for the individual who has purchased an unopened, new and lawfully made copy of Galaxy II Pianos from a dealer or distributor authorized by Big Fish Audio.
"For software products produced by Best Service the German Copyright Act is effective. All other Software products sold and/or distributed by Best Service are subject to the license agreement which is part of the respective software installer.
The samples and programs contained in any software/library produced by Best Service are licensed to the owner/buyer of the product only. Only the purchaser of this CD is authorized to use the sounds for his music-, multimedia-, film-, radio-, games-, webcast- or similar productions and only as long as no isolated samples, loops or phrases become available for a third party.
It is not allowed to use the samples and programs within a network if this opens the possibility to be used simultaneously by multiple users. Unauthorized copying, reproduction (including conversion and reproduction in other data formats), hire, rental, public performance, broadcasting and distribution is expressly prohibited. Best Service constantly monitors other soundware releases to check for copyright infringements, and will prosecute all piracy and copyright violations to the fullest extent of the law.
Products marked as NFR (Not For Resale) may only be used for demonstration, reviewing or testing, but not for commercial production.
EDU (educational) products products marked as EDU may only be used by the authorized institution, their teachers, pupils and students for education purposes but not for commercial production. EDU versions are not allowed to be resold or distributed in any way."
"For software products produced by Best Service the German Copyright Act is effective. All other Software products sold and/or distributed by Best Service are subject to the license agreement which is part of the respective software installer.
The samples and programs contained in any software/library produced by Best Service are licensed to the owner/buyer of the product only. Only the purchaser of this CD is authorized to use the sounds for his music-, multimedia-, film-, radio-, games-, webcast- or similar productions and only as long as no isolated samples, loops or phrases become available for a third party.
It is not allowed to use the samples and programs within a network if this opens the possibility to be used simultaneously by multiple users. Unauthorized copying, reproduction (including conversion and reproduction in other data formats), hire, rental, public performance, broadcasting and distribution is expressly prohibited. Best Service constantly monitors other soundware releases to check for copyright infringements, and will prosecute all piracy and copyright violations to the fullest extent of the law.
Products marked as NFR (Not For Resale) may only be used for demonstration, reviewing or testing, but not for commercial production.
EDU (educational) products products marked as EDU may only be used by the authorized institution, their teachers, pupils and students for education purposes but not for commercial production. EDU versions are not allowed to be resold or distributed in any way."