The Bösendorfer 280VC is a concert grand of legendary scope - its rich resonance and wide dynamic palette make it a favorite of virtuosos. The Pianoteq model recreates all 242 strings, the soundboard, and the subtle internal resonances that give Bösendorfers their signature clarity, warmth, and projection.
As you play, the tonal character continues to evolve: the deepest bass remains firm and full, while the treble sings with clarity and shimmer. Pianoteq gives you full control - mic placement, string tuning, hammer voicing, resonance - and the modeling responds instantly to your adjustments.
The factory presets provide ready access to classical, jazz, ambient, and modern voicings. But if you prefer to dive deeper, you can reshape tone via spectral and inter-string settings, morphing, and layering. Whether you're recording or performing live, the model adapts seamlessly across genres.
Recent updates have polished the tone further - soundboard improvements and refined resonance calculations produce enhanced clarity, spatial depth, and harmonic richness. The result is a Bösendorfer that feels alive under your fingers.
This instrument is authorized by Bösendorfer, ensuring the model matches the brand's sonic expectations.
Features
Full 242-string modeling | Every string, soundboard, and mic modeled |
Dynamic, evolving tone | Rich resonance across all dynamics |
Custom voicing & tuning | Adjust hammer, string, resonance parameters |
Mic positioning & mixing | Place and combine virtual mics freely |
Presets for all genres | 13 voicings included for classical to modern |
Lightweight & efficient | Low system load despite complexity |
Enhanced Feature | Description |
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Soundboard model refinements | Better harmonic consistency and body |
Resonance tuning options | More control over internal ambience |
Improved clarity in treble | Sharper, more articulate brightness |
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