![]() Keyscape's interface is clean and straightforward. Each instrument has been sampled with up to 32 velocity layers, and uses multiple round-robins per layer for 'human' variation between notes. Spectrasonics endeavoured to capture all the noise, imperfection and quirks of the original keyboards, as well as the full spread of their tonality. ![]() It breaks our rules by offering both multisampling and modelling but you'll care not, as the results are stunning. Keyscape is the ultimate keyboard instrument in that it features 36 separately modelled keyboards ranging from Wurlitzers to Fenders, toy pianos to Rhodes with a huge number of pianos. We also have to mention Synthogy Ivory II Studio Grands (opens in new tab) here as you get two pianos for the price of many other options, both of which sound incredible. Similarly, Garritan's Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand delivers a legendary grand in a legendary setting – an older title but one that still delivers an amazing sound. ![]() In this respect, it's hard to overlook Spitfire Audio's Hans Zimmer Grand Piano (opens in new tab) that delivers all the sound of the super-composer's favourite grand, with meticulous recordings at many different microphone positions. If you are a singer/songwriter with the piano as your main song focus, go for one of the larger multisampled instruments that focus on all of the detail of famous – and expensive – grand pianos. Your choice of piano really comes down to the music you make. If you'd rather get to the products, then keep scrolling. If you'd like to read some in depth buying advice about the best piano VSTs, it's included at the bottom of this guide. And with your DAW as a host, you don't even need to play like a concert pianist to sound like one. But the best thing is that you have access to models of pianos that can costs tens of thousands of dollars/pounds at a tiny fraction of the price. What you can expect from both kinds of instrument are exceptional piano sounds as developers have been perfecting these instruments for many years. Many piano instruments – modelled or sampled – feature effects and can have a number of tweakable parameters like other virtual instruments. We'll discuss more on these in our buying advice section. Optional instruments are sold separately.Software virtual pianos use either modelling algorithms or samples of real instruments to create beautiful emulations. Free download of Pianoteq KIViR collection of historical instruments and Bells Pianoteq Stage supports all Pianoteq instruments: Pianoteq Stage supports all Pianoteq instruments and if you upgrade to Pianoteq Standard or PRO, the instruments themselves upgrade automatically at no additional cost. With Pianoteq Stage, you are not locked to a certain product but have the option to upgrade whenever needed. Pianoteq Stage can at any time be upgraded to Pianoteq Standard or Pianoteq PRO to gain further sophisticated features, such as to tweak the physical model, to load Scala temperament files or to position virtual microphones around the instrument. Small system footprint, just 40 MB in size Excellent performance on modern laptops superior playability and expressiveness Pianoteq Stage brings the advantages of the Pianoteq physical model, such as: It is not for tweaking settings and parameters. The simpler interface in Pianoteq Stage is adapted for musicians who want the convenience of a selection of beautiful instruments for an immediate playing session. Pianoteq Stage includes the same instruments, sounds and playability. It is based on the award winning physical model, offered in Pianoteq 5 Standard and PRO, praised by many musicians for its close intimacy and responsiveness. Pianoteq Stage is a popular choice for the budget-minded musician.
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