Spitfire Audio releases Château Piano

Spitfire Audio captures the restored Steinway from France’s most legendary studio to bring you the iconic sound of rock & pop’s golden era from Elton to Bowie, Fleetwood Mac and more

Spitfire Audio proudly announces the release of Château Piano, a timeless virtual instrument, sampled from the iconic 1901 Steinway B Grand Piano housed in the legendary Château d'Hérouville. This historic French studio is where artists such as Elton John, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac and The Bee Gees recorded era-defining music, and now Spitfire Audio offers composers a chance to harness the instantly recognisable, characterful sound and soul of those seminal recordings for their own scores.

Built in 1740, located 30km north of Paris, the Chateau was left abandoned for 30 years until four French friends with music industry experience teamed up to purchase and restore the building, studios and piano to their former glory, with the piano and recording space recently restored by piano technician Bastien Herbin, and recorded in the ‘George Sand’ live room at Château d’Hérouville. “Château Piano” captures not only the sound of the instrument, but the rich atmosphere of a space that shaped the sound of generations. Featured on albums like Elton John’s ‘Honky Château’, ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ and David Bowie’s ‘Low’, this Steinway B has a singular voice: bright and punchy when played fortissimo, yet capable of revealing a delicate, intimate elegance under a lighter touch.

With multiple, mixable microphone signals and a powerful range of built-in effects, Château Piano offers composers and producers an expansive sonic palette. From pure, unadulterated tones to richly processed, vintage textures it offers an incredible breadth of vintage character. Whether you're scoring classic pop, intimate ballads, cinematic pieces or experimental soundscapes, this instrument invites you to shape a deeply personal sound. More than just a sample library, Château Piano is a living piece of music history, captured in its original space and reimagined with tools that honour its legacy while unlocking future creative potential.

Château Piano will be available for £129/$159/149€ from August 4th, 2025 at https://www.spitfireaudio.com. A 20% introductory offer of £103/$127/119€ is available until August 18th, 2025.

For more information please visit: https://www.spitfireaudio.com/chateau-piano









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