The Vienna Imperial is a virtual grand piano instrument developed by the Vienna Symphonic Library, capturing the essence of the legendary Bösendorfer Imperial 290-755. This piano was recorded extensively with CEUS technology, enabling an unprecedented level of detail through 1,200 samples per key. Such precise sampling depth offers an extraordinary level of realism that sets this virtual piano apart from others on the market.

This instrument features meticulously recorded pedal-up and pedal-down samples across up to 100 velocity layers, along with comprehensive sympathetic resonances and multiple release samples. These elements work together to reproduce the nuanced sound and dynamic response of a real concert grand piano. The combination of detailed sampling and advanced modeling makes the Vienna Imperial one of the most authentic piano emulations available.

The Vienna Imperial balances complexity with ease of use through its intuitive user interface. The Basic View allows quick selection among three microphone positions—close, player, and audience—while the Advanced View provides access to controls such as convolution reverb, EQ, pedal noise adjustments, stereo width, and MIDI sensitivity. Behind the interface, a proprietary piano engine efficiently manages the vast sample library and processing demands, delivering exceptional sound quality in a streamlined workflow.