Spitfire Audio Château Piano (Digital product)

Spitfire Audio Château Piano isn_x0002_t just any piano; it_x0002_s the iconic 1901 Steinway B grand formerly owned by the legendary film composer Michel Magne. This extraordinary instrument has graced era-defining albums by Elton John, David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, and many more, capturing a timeless sound adored by musicians and producers worldwide.

Recorded at the historic Ch_x0002_teau d'H_x0002_rouville _x0002_also known as Strawberry Studios_x0002_ just north of Paris_x0002_ this piano is steeped in musical history. The studio was a creative hub from the 1960s to 1985, hosting iconic artists and preserving a unique acoustic environment that breathes life into every note of this virtual instrument.

Restored by master tuner Bastien Herbin, the 124-year-old Steinway B was carefully preserved to retain its original character while enhancing playability and tonal clarity. This piano_x0002_s sound is defined by a bright, percussive attack and a warm, rich sustain, captured through an array of vintage and modern microphones, including the legendary Neumann U67s used in the original Elton John recordings.

Ch_x0002_teau Piano offers versatile sonic possibilities with:

• Eight microphone signals: Close, Room, Super Close, Mix, Tape, Compressed, Chorus, and Distorted.
• 37 presets categorized into Natural, Classic, Intimate, Lush, Driven, and Effected for instant inspiration.
• Integrated effects such as high-quality reverb, tape saturation, chorus, and distortion.
• Compatibility with the free Spitfire Audio plugin and Native Kontrol Standard (NKS).

This instrument is perfect for genres ranging from pop and rock to film scoring and ambient sound design, delivering an authentic, evocative piano sound with rich historical significance.