The Ambient Perspective

The "Ambient" perspective is normally the preferred configuration for recording a live classical piano performance, such as a recital. The microphones are placed at a sufficient distance let the tone fully engage the room. You might even say that the room is really the featured player here, as much as the piano. As a player, you are responding as much to the way the instrument is acoustically interacting with the room as you are to the piano itself. You might want to start with this piano if you are seeking to emulate the sound of a piano being played onstage with other instruments. Try it for solo piano work as well. Ultimately, again, only the final mix and mood you're trying to achieve can inform your decision.

An Empty Concerthall - Performed by Frederik Von Wachenfeldt
A Slick Concerthall - Performed by Frederik Von Wachenfeldt
Springtime Sunday
Springtime Sunday GS3 - Gigastudio 3 Gigapulse Convoluting, uses the convoluting engine in Gigastudio 3 to emulate pedal down and releasesamples
Rachmaninoff - Sonata No 2 in B-Flat Minor - Gigastudio 3 Gigapulse Convoluting, uses the convoluting engine in Gigastudio 3 to emulate pedal down and releasesamples
Ravel - Valses Nobles - Gigastudio 3 Gigapulse Convoluting, uses the convoluting engine in Gigastudio 3 to emulate pedal down and releasesamples