ARTIST SERIES
James Newton Howard Piano
Premium Cinematic Library: Shared License
Enhance your film scoring palette with this premium virtual instrument. Our affordable shared license model gives you full, unrestricted access to pristine acoustic samples, perfectly tailored for independent composers and producers.
Each and every piano is unique—this is a beautifully crafted instrument that has been a wellspring of inspiration for James Newton Howard for many years, and its sound is already familiar to film-goers around the world. Now, with 5 production-ready mixes from Alan Meyerson, this detailed and majestic grand piano can be your muse too.
“I really believe that this particular piano has inspired a lot of themes I’ve composed.” — James Newton Howard
Key features
Highlights
- Steinway Model D made in Hamburg, Germany
- Recorded in James Newton Howard’s studio
- 25 dynamic layers
- 5 production-ready mixes by Alan Meyerson
- Cinematic scoring grand
- Evocative aura of an iconic Hollywood composer’s personal grand piano
Listen
Audio demos
The Steinway Model D
From the first idea to the final note
James Newton Howard believes that “good sounds inspire creativity.” We’ve captured his concert grand with the greatest attention to detail. This way, its majestic sounds can accompany every step of your creative process, from sketching themes to refining ideas to incorporating its cinematic mixes into your final scores.
A piano is an extremely complex instrument, and the Steinway Model D represents an uncompromising commitment to quality in every detail. Majestic, evocative, and responsive, these pianos are a favorite among concert pianists, performers, and composers all over the world.
About the mixes
Mixed by Alan Meyerson
In addition to the pure, unadulterated grand piano, James Newton Howard Piano contains five production-ready mixes prepared by Alan Meyerson himself. These tastefully calibrated sounds provide nuanced perspectives that give you maximum flexibility—perfect for everything from quiet moments of reflection to intense action scenes.
One of the premier movie scoring mixers of the modern era, Alan Meyerson has over 200 credits on IMDb, and double that amount on AllMusic. He has worked with household-name composers like James Newton Howard, John Powell, Harry Gregson-Williams, and Danny Elfman.
At a glance
Product details
| Product | Series | Character | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Newton Howard Piano | Artist Series | Cinematic scoring grand | $ 39.00 |
| Recording location | James Newton Howard Studio | Los Angeles, CA | 25 dynamic layers |
| Mixes | 5 production-ready mixes | By Alan Meyerson | 1 Instrument |
