The huge music library now resides on the cloud and is easily accessible through an app on devices like iPads and iPhones. Today with the huge resurgence in player baby grands, QRS has the most advanced technology for seamlessly installing player systems into any grand piano, including Steinway's Essex piano.
As a result of this history, they have by far the largest music library in the world for player pianos. In the early years, many famous artists including George Gershwin recorded their performances for QRS player piano rolls. QRS was founded over 100 years ago, manufacturing player piano rolls during the first heyday of the player piano.
Steinway has partnered with QRS in Seneca, PA , the world's oldest and most established manufacturer of player piano systems. Designed by Steinway & Sons in New York, the Essex Player Grands are a line of grand pianos comprising Steinway's most significant design patents and features, developed over their 160+ year history. Designed to compete in the entry- to mid-price ranges, Essex pianos are infused with much of Steinway's DNA, including over 30 design patents and innovations from the storied New York piano manufacturer.
