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Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
Key Features
The 1959 Electro-Acoustic Piano by Sampleson is a groundbreaking virtual instrument that brings to life a previously unconstructed piano patent from 1959 through Spectral Modelling. This unique piano offers a warm, clean, and bright sound that can be described as CP80-like, but with a more refined tuning due to its fewer number of strings. Designed to be heavily processed with effects such as choruses, flangers, and phasers, the 1959 Electro-Acoustic Piano will seamlessly blend into your music production, providing an unparalleled sonic experience.
The recreation of this forgotten electro-acoustic piano patent offers a highly expressive and versatile range of timbres, from warm lows to metallic highs. With features such as resonance amount control, hammer noise amount adjustment, release sound amount, and a built-in static noise emulator, musicians and producers can effortlessly customize the instrument's sound to suit their creative needs. Its 88-note range ensures that you have access to the full spectrum of piano sounds, making it perfect for any genre or style.
The 1959 Electro-Acoustic Piano is not only technologically advanced but also incredibly user-friendly. At just 35 MB in size, it boasts a scalable HD interface that is compatible with MacOS Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, and major DAWs like Cubase, Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cakewalk, Reaper, BitWig, Nuendo, FLstudio, and more. The instrument comes with Win 64 bits and Mac VST/AU/Standalone versions, ensuring seamless integration into your existing setup. With a simple installation process and no extra purchases needed, the 1959 Electro-Acoustic Piano is the ideal choice for musicians and producers looking to explore new sonic possibilities.
Product Ref: 261047
1959 by Sampleson is a unique virtual instrument based on the Electro-Acoustic Piano patent registered in 1959, which has never been built. Through the power of Spectral Modelling, Sampleson has brought this concept to life, crafting a piano that echoes the distinct sound of the CP80, yet offering a more refined tune owing to its reduced quantity of strings. The result is a raw, warm, clean, and bright sound that invites musicians to explore a wide range of timbres from warm lows to metallic highs.
Inspired by the versatility of the original patent, 1959 is designed to be heavily processed with any effects you desire, such as choruses, flangers, or phasers. Despite the included reverb, this virtual instrument can be easily customized to fit your unique sound and style, making it perfect for music producers and composers seeking new sonic possibilities.
1959 boasts an impressive list of features, including an 88-note electro-acoustic piano, Spectral Modelling technology (with no samples), adjustable resonance amount, hammer noise amount, release sound amount, and a static noise emulator. The instrument is incredibly lightweight at only 35 MB and offers a scalable HD interface that is compatible with MacOS Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, and major DAWs like Cubase, Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cakewalk, Reaper, BitWig, Nuendo, FLstudio, and more. With easy installation, Win 64 bits and Mac VST/AU/Standalone versions included, and no extra purchases necessary, 1959 is a hassle-free addition to any musician's toolkit. Experience the excitement of bringing a never-before-built instrument to life with 1959 by Sampleson.
