MeldwayGrand is a virtual grand piano instrument from MeldaProduction, built from sampled grand piano sound with a set of microphone positions, effects and sympathetic-resonance modeling that can be combined in many ways.
MeldwayGrand at a glance
| Developer | MeldaProduction |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 8 or later, macOS 10.14 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €88.26 |
What MeldwayGrand does
The instrument is organized around microphone positions. Partial sustain pedalling can be simulated, and the sympathetic resonances can be played even without the pedal down.
Its creative side is aimed at sound design, where the piano is treated as a source rather than a piano sound.
Key features
- Microphone positions. The head mic, two pairs of ultra-close mics facing the sound, the ball mic placed inside the piano and the Brauner mics are each adjustable, giving a stereo image the developer describes as the widest available from the instrument.
- Sustain and sympathetic resonances. Partial sustain pedalling can be simulated, and sympathetic resonances can be played even without the pedal engaged, which the developer presents as the basis of its emotional character.
- Dynamic response. The instrument is described as more dynamic than the original piano it samples, with a silky, smooth dynamic range across velocities.
- Effects and order. A range of effects is included, and their order can be changed; a randomizer can start a new order each time it is triggered.
- Ground mics. A pair of microphones placed on the ground is included as an experimental position for sound design use.
Compatibility
MeldwayGrand comes as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS (64-bit), with native Apple Silicon support listed, a minimum of macOS 10.14 and Windows 8. A trial is available.
MeldwayGrand compared with similar plugins
Addictive Keys: Studio Grand is by XLN Audio, available as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS. Ravel Grand Piano by Universal Audio is available as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeldwayGrand | MeldaProduction | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €88.26 |
| Addictive Keys: Studio Grand | XLN Audio | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Ravel Grand Piano | Universal Audio | Virtual Instruments | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €51.56 (regular €147.76) |
| Mini Grand | AIR Music Technology | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Virtual Pianist VOGUE | UJAM | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €129.00 |
Price and availability
MeldwayGrand was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €88.26. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
MeldwayGrand FAQ
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