Emotionally Overwhelmed: My first time with Keyscape and the VPC1

[@TRUETOILETTENPAPIER]

this was so insanely enjoyable i watched the whole thing and i don’t even play piano. it kinda convinced me that i really should start though.

[@Yunck]

:D not sure what inspired you to check out this vid but i'm very glad you did! btw yours is possibly the best youtube username i've ever seen, kudos

[@TRUETOILETTENPAPIER]

Ryan Yunck i’ve been watching a LOT of spectrasonics videos and this popped up in my recommendations. you got yourself a new subscriber (and instagram follower). and thanks for the compliment!

[@peradean]

I had quite a good laugh immediately after reading your name >_< wow, what a name. Cheers.

[@onionhat9141]

@@Yunck the recommendation section I was like this when my modx 8 arrived

[@Yunck]

@@onionhat9141 it's a relatable state of being for anyone who enjoys new gear

[@tomrabbani]

I bought keyscape but all I can play is C's They're good C's though

[@Yunck]

aye, GREAT C’s, matey. yarrrrr

[@johnnulf624]

tom rabbani Even just a C sounds lush when you're playing Keyscape 🤤

[@nick_aragon]

Keyscape? More like C-scape

[@Yunck]

Nick Aragon I C what you did there

[@dwayneporter5773]

In a world that has so much to throw at you, it's quite refreshing to see someone experience such joy. Very tasteful expressions👌Hope you enjoyed your bday

[@Yunck]

Many thanks to you sir! Between a fun trip out to Guitar Center to pick these up, the thrill of setting up the board (which I'd dreamt of having for years!) and installing the sounds, the delicious excitement of trying it out as displayed in this video, amongst other birthday activities, it was definitely a great day

[@Sarm8]

I feel this video on a spiritual level

[@Yunck]

Ommmmm so glad you enjoyed ;)

[@egler5]

4 years and i still fall in tears hearing this, its magical, its perfection, this is so beautiful man. ryan you are incredible.

[@SomeDudeDan]

Hello! Amazing playing, and I love your reaction! Could you please share with me your velocity curve settings? I have recently got a VPC1 and Keyscapes, and I'm looking for a good velocity curve setting.

[@SCULPTURAMAplus]

I've watched this video 5 times now. Originally because I bought Keyscape. Then because I enjoyed watching you get such pleasure from it. Now I have my VPC1 too so I'm watching again. I love it.

[@Yunck]

I'm tickled to have brought you so much enjoyment! I wish you many transcendent musical experiences with this wonderful keyboard/sound library combo :D

[@selfai1238]

This video pretty much sums up how we all felt about Keyscape, the first time using it😂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Yunck]

all I did was channel the Keyscape Hivemind and let it guide my thoughts ;)

[@kali_muon]

Your playing is marvelous! I especially liked the section which starts around 29:30 and sounds Vulfpeck-esque

[@Yunck]

I had the same thought when hearing it back! (I might have while playing it, but honestly can't remember.) Glad to hear you enjoyed it enough to watch the whole thing - thanks for your comment! :D

[@AzlanValentine]

This man has the funk my god

[@twipps7700]

That lonely basement piece you poured out just sounds so beautiful, feels like warm rain dripping from leaves

[@Yunck]

I love that image, thank you :D

[@HBCrigs]

Literally softly weeping and funk in the same video, what a ride

[@Yunck]

It's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it

[@chomptriscuits]

12:38 . . . just beautiful. Thanks for the inspired and inspiring playing and honest hilarious heart felt reactions.

[@Yunck]

I believe you’re the first person to comment on that particular improv :D glad you enjoyed mon ami

[@markforrest3040]

I loved that one too

[@Yunck]

@@markforrest3040 I missed this reply before - thank you and glad you enjoyed :)

[@JoeLinux2000]

It is gorgeous.

[@Yunck]

yes indeed

[@herbertmasing]

I was searching for VPC1 reviews and found this video. Usually can't stand people playing improvisational gibberish... but I was taken aback by how not shallow Your playing is. And the reaction, of course, were marvelous:D Thanks for this video! I didn't expect to stay on this video for longer than a minute, but it surprised me!!!

[@Yunck]

great improv is all about prioritizing melody! glad you dug it and that I broke your expectations :)

[@murda2999]

In a crazy, angry world it is nice to see somebody that is so happy and excited.

[@Yunck]

that's what I'm here for :D but don't let the crazy, angry ones fool you! they're just a bit loud is all

[@harrychan202]

Thank you so much for this video :) I got chills when you play. Definitely subscribed!

[@Yunck]

awesome, glad it resonated with you :)

[@TheColonelMcKernel]

I love your spontaneous playing and insight on Miss Saigon at 12:15. Love the compositions. Great video too btw, love the editing.

[@Yunck]

Thank you, I’m glad that bit of insight proved worth keeping in there :D I really do love that key change, the concept of letting the melody serve as an anchor for the new key is so seamless and brilliant

[@lotusmark2]

I love that you breath the percussion line, as a bass player of 40 years, I may just add keys to the bag. Cheers

[@Yunck]

Thank you! It’s all about that subdividing

[@joshewingmusic5287]

Best purchase I ever made! Now, I might need to save up and get the VCP1. Thanks for the video!

[@Yunck]

cheers, glad you enjoyed! If you're a stickler for keybed feel and range of expression, the VPC1 may well be the only controller that truly satisfies you. That was certainly the case for me; prior to gettin it, I used the Kong Kronos as a controller, and it certainly worked great, but the VPC1 is still a huge step up. (I feel like they should be paying me a commission, lol)

[@namakudamono]

Ryan Yunck Good idea!

[@lundsweden]

No doubt the Kawai is the Rolls Royce of MIDI keyboards, its got wooden keys for heaven's sake! But I am very happy with my cheapo Roland FP-10 which I use as a MIDI controller. It feels very close to my old Yamaha CP60M, which is a real piano, real wooden keys, and hammers of course.

[@The_Petrichor]

8:06.... there were times where we almost drifted into Once Upon A Time in the West, and I swear I almost cried. The patch had a very lonesome voice like you're just floating in space but it was honestly the same in the west. All alone, no civilization, no help, just you and the land; you and nature, and that weight you carry on your back.

[@kevinpaige5746]

The best endorsement Spectrasonics could ask for. Purchased it today. 3 years too late. Better late than never.

[@chucktownvanlife4267]

the electric pianos in Keyscape are amazing

[@Yunck]

indeed :)

[@TiagoFrancomusic]

"thank you for coming to my TEDtalk" haha I'm a guitarist but I enjoy listening to people who can play keys! :)

[@Yunck]

nice to see some other instruments represented here! glad you dug it :D

[@tlazohtlalia]

23:54 Classic Phaser

[@yue7507]

Bro you are hilarious. And the keyscape sounds beautiful as usual 👌

[@Yunck]

yo much appreciated! I’m loving keyscape more and more the more I use it honestly 🔥

[@kevinpaige5746]

Ryan, you are one hell of a musician! I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation.

[@dentReviews]

the stars wars edit was amazing.

[@Yunck]

Haha thank you, I'm glad that moment has gotten some recognition XD

[@coreyjbeats1357]

I'm subscribing. YOU ARE HILARIOUS. And mad on them keys

[@Yunck]

thanks corey! just subbed to you after checking out “goodnight” - AMAZING stuff 🔥

[@coreyjbeats1357]

Ryan Yunck yooooo that means a lot! I just started producing a little over a year ago. Thanks so much for the support!

[@MeExpressing]

Lol " time for a man's key like G" 🤣😂👍

[@Yunck]

jay4243 no room for boy’s keys around here! 😆

[@annother3350]

Its a G thing

[@Yunck]

Ann Other I C what you did there

[@MeExpressing]

@@Yunck I will share some music stuff later this month, thank you for the motivation, I will start in the key of G 🤣,

[@MeExpressing]

@@annother3350 it's a G thang Baby! Great reply 👍

[@gino3286]

the tones come from the SW they have done an amazing job indeed

[@urgentlyDuck]

OMG someone hat the Same Idea That I Had. So Glad to know That im Not the only Person Crazy enough to do this

[@Yunck]

Which idea do you mean? Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@urgentlyDuck]

@@Yunck getting a vpc1 + keyscape. Do you have any recommandations for velocity settings for the C7?

[@Yunck]

Here's the velocity setting I've been using: left slider at 0.270, right slider 0.817, curve adjustment thingy in the bottom right quadrant, about a third of the way right and a third of the way down from center. If you want a picture of my settings, send me a message on Instagram (ryanyunck) That being said, I do recommend playing around with your own settings and seeing what works for you. The approach I had good results with was to mostly focus on getting the extremes exact: tweaking it until it felt like a light touch was giving me the kind of softness I expected, and I could really dig in and get loud in a way that felt right. Cheers and happy playing

[@d4rkblu386]

lmao, this is great! This is about how I reacted to getting Keyscape, but I suck at piano lolol

[@Yunck]

sucking is the first step to getting good!

[@gospelpopmusic]

Building my recording/screenwriting studio. I was for a very long time was thinking of the midi controller "Keylab 88" with my sound library from Spitfire Audio, for film composing & my Gospel song album projects. Now I am sold on the Kawai VPC1. Thank you so much!

[@markdixon1926]

Awesome playing. It's wonderful software, and such a joy to play.

[@Yunck]

Thanks so much! Yes indeed, it’s a real treat

[@markdixon1926]

@@Yunck I have the software too but could never make such an entertaining video. Well done. Great playing skills. Plus it made me laugh!

[@Yunck]

@@markdixon1926 Always glad when I manage to cover both bases :D

[@THBakker69]

Ryan, I think you are awesome! Lost track of you for a bit (although I have your latest album on my list to listen to); I blame the KZbin-formula ;) Glad I'm going through my Likes and came back to you again. Now listening through my (bass-overpowered) Mackey's :) So great to hear and see you play with such emotion.

[@Yunck]

I’m glad to hear from you again, fellow Trekkie! (at least I’m assuming, since you referenced the Borg once :D) I hope you enjoy my new stuff. I have a new full-length album on the way in a few months - more prog rock in the vein of The Cave. Thanks for your compliments on my playing here. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on my future music and vids!

[@THBakker69]

Does it come with those skills? Then I’m buying! Would look nice next to my Gold Blaze Strat 😉 But seriously; love your passion and off camera tears of joy! You make me want to buy this controller even though I only know a few chords, but want to learn and what better keybed for the money is there then this?! Yeeeeees, I am a hobby guitarist with a passion for music and passionate musicians. There; I said it! O, one more thing; you have it one year now (sorry I missed your birthday!). Any problems with it after a year? Not wanting to bash it, but it is a big investment and (other) people talk dirt about it some times. I just think it's fabulous and you are showing it.

[@Yunck]

Thank you so much! I’m really glad you got a kick out of this. My only real complaint is that the sustain pedal that came with it started glitching out after around five months (I’ve heard of others having the same issue much sooner) and I’ve had to use a different pedal with it. I do think there’s room for the VPC1 action to be outdone - I’m spoiled with the action on my Steinway - and I admittedly haven’t tried everything that’s out there. If it was possible to have the VPC1 as it is, but with a lighter key action overall, that would be my ideal. It’s hard to call that a complaint, and I still don’t think it can currently be beat for what it is.

[@THBakker69]

@@Yunck At first I bought a MiniLab Mk2 to dabble a bit into MIDI on my laptop and iPad. Soon wanted more keys, better keys, Hammer Action, SoundLogic SL88 Studio (Fatar problem video’s...), FP-10 (Out of stock for months), M-Audio Hammer 88 (waited to long to press buy and it was gone), then went into the P125 and ES110 jam, but all this time two things were bugging me; cannot drive to a store and feel them and I cannot play... So while frustration was growing, I felt the need to go for an awesomeness that would keep me wanting to play it, so I would play it. It will be a fools purchase, because the SL88 could be just the thing for €389,- or have the luxury of choice with a FP10 for €499,- but seeing you all emotional and euphoric about this combination makes me just want to buy it 😳😉 All this of course is an undecisive persons emotional path to misery.

[@fmartin09]

I own a VPC1 with a lot of libraries and it's just amazing. The action is just insane...

[@Yunck]

yeah, I’ve been be really pleased with it. Love the look and simplicity too, and the fact that I can easily stack another keyboard on top. (I often put a synth on there to use for pitch/mod wheels and light action stuff) What other libraries are you using?

[@fmartin09]

@@Yunck I do too, lol. I put a Deepmind 12 on top and still have space to put other equipment...

[@flashdj1974]

just upgraded my omnisphere looking forward to using some of these pianos what an amazing sound well worth the download even though it was 180 gig

[@Yunck]

you’re gonna love it, wishing you many exciting musical hours my man

[@watercolourmark]

What a massive pianist you are

[@Yunck]

is the pun here intentional? lol

[@alfredoma5015]

My boy def blew one in his jeans on a couple of them patches 😂

[@matthewmurdock7246]

I love the bright boy sound...so sweet...bright boy

[@Yunck]

indeed; if you’re a bright boy, and you need a bright sound, it’s just the bright boy sound for you! should also clarify, it works equally well if you’re a bright girl who needs a bright sound, or a bright non-binary person who needs a bright non-binary person sound

[@banihafidhandrayu9145]

@@Yunck shout out to all of the bright people out there 🤣🤣🤣

[@Yunck]

@@banihafidhandrayu9145 it’s truly amazing to live in an age where there are bright sounds for all the bright people

[@djcoolcliff]

I feel you brother!!! Keys cape is like that!!! You got chops! Reminds me of El Debarge style and his brother Bobby!!

[@Yunck]

wasn’t familiar with el debarge, had to look it up...clearly I’ve got some catching up to do, but so far I can definitely say...I Like It 😎

[@EDWARDGLEKOV]

I have had this kawai vpc1 for many years - and every time I have such a reaction to it)))

[@Yunck]

4 months later, and using it quite a lot the past month or so...I'd say I love it more and more as time goes by :D (Keyscape certainly hasn't gotten old either!)

[@aamigo_]

you have just let me experience what would keyscape sound like in my speakers with the same reactions i would have made. thanks a lot dude! nice vibe :) PS: i´m waiting for the full version of the motorcycle song....

[@Yunck]

the full version of Motorcycle Rocking can be heard on the official TED Talks website ;)

[@Yunck]

but in all seriousness, I might actually make a full version. it would be pretty hilarious and it seems that it would have at least one listener

[@aamigo_]

@@Yunck you can count on it.

[@leonsears8222]

The bossman of the keyboard, I've just witnessed exceptional talent and expression. Would you please consider becoming my virtual music teacher during this lock down period?

[@Yunck]

Cheers and thanks for your comment! Shoot me an email at [e-mail] and fill me in a bit on what areas you're working on musically, maybe we can set something up

[@joebanana8453]

Bravo and many thanks for this Nice moment 😀😀

[@Yunck]

you’re welcome 🙂

[@marj689]

ryan you made me smile in jan 2022

[@jeffrub1]

Believe it or not, my reaction was the same when I first played it!

[@Yunck]

anyone who claims otherwise is lying

[@ZiwaHD]

Worth every penny! I use it for live playing. Those EPs and Rhodes 😱

[@Yunck]

if I ever get back into using mainstage, I'll be ALL OVER IT. I'm with you re the EPs, holy cow. The LA Custom with lots of chorus? WHEW LAD

[@johnnulf624]

The first part is essentially a reaction vid and honestly the only one I've seen that's thoroughly entertaining. Genuine and naturally funny.

[@Yunck]

:) glad you enjoyed. it was definitely genuine, lol!

[@DankGank]

Not gonna lie I almost came on that first chord with the Grand Cinematic. I want this software so bad.

[@Yunck]

I was right there with you, as evidenced by my...er...*expressive* reactions XD

[@lmasihdanjal3701]

who on earth would ever dislike such a lovely video?

[@Yunck]

they were probably mad b/c they never got to the boss of the motorcycle stage

[@disneytok]

Amazing that vpc1 is 8 years old still the best midi action in 2020

[@Yunck]

Amazing, but perhaps a bit disappointing. In a way I guess it makes sense that truly realistic piano-style action is less and less of a priority for controllers.

[@davidnguyen975]

Bruh ur hella FUNNY and your pianist feeling is OFF the hook 🔥🔥

[@Yunck]

Much appreciated my dude!

[@hayleycomet8029]

Omg the star wars laugh @3:00 gave me life

[@Yunck]

Yessss I'm so glad that little edit is getting some love! As soon as I realized that I'd inadvertently laughed the opening notes of that melody, I just HAD to get the rest in there XD

[@egler5]

i come back to listen to you playing everyday, incredible

[@CARLTONMOXLEYUnknownpianist]

I actually thought I was the only one that makes that crazy noise!!!!!!!!! when the sound is fat! like that when I played out on the street ! nobody knew what I was talking about!

[@Yunck]

when the sound is phat, I tell it like it is 😁

[@abdulalshibly3930]

This is my dream set! Thank you for sharing your experience

[@Yunck]

it was mine, too, for a long time! hope your dream is also fulfilled :)

[@abdulalshibly3930]

@@Yunck Thank you I just need to work for it P.s: I love your channel I didn't see all of your videos but noticed you don't have a video talking about yourself and your musical background I would love to see something in that kind! Edit: I can't activate the Bell Button its saying that this action is deactivated for Children's content I think with the new KZbin Rules you have to adjust what kind of content you make by manually setting it up in you channel I don't know how you can do it but I would love to receive the newest videos from you. Could you please look into it?

[@Yunck]

Abdul Alshibly Strange, thanks for the heads-up - will definitely look into it!

[@Yunck]

@@abdulalshibly3930 It should be fixed now! I found the setting in my account to say that I don't make children's content, and when I switched to my other account to test it, I was able to activate the notification bell. Let me know if it works for you this time, and thanks again for bringing this issue to my attention :)

[@abdulalshibly3930]

@@Yunck Yep worked!

[@StopchangingMyHandlePunk]

cant wait to buy this...I demoed it and was blown away!!

[@Yunck]

keyscape, or the vpc1? (or both? lol)

[@StopchangingMyHandlePunk]

@@Yunck hahahaha KeyScape I have one installed in a system I bought but realized that if my computer crashes I will have a serious problem. I use it in 80 percent of my songs

[@Yunck]

I’d say that’s been the case for me as well! Actually...probably more like 90% for me 😂

[@StopchangingMyHandlePunk]

@@Yunck Spectrasonics saved us from synthetic sounding keys hahaha...without fail Trilian(bought it last year) took my basses to high grade level...Keyscape sealed the deal!! I cant live without them both...also love omnisphere

[@Yunck]

mutsonga mchangani I haven’t checked out Trillian yet, one o’ these days I will

[@solenelle]

I'm using keyscape as well. And it sounds to me like there's an extra level of realism that can be heard, created by the weight of VPC1, matching the intended weight for Keyscape.

[@Yunck]

I believe it! Having only ever used Keyscape with the VPC1, I can’t really comment either way lol

[@InTheMixReviews]

I never thought a midi controller review could possibly have orgasm moments, but boy I liked it!!! Very entertaining!

[@Yunck]

the world is full of surprises :) to be fair, keyscape was probably the larger contributor of orgasm moments. but both had their role. thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed!

[@InTheMixReviews]

@@Yunck It is indeed! I too love Keyscape. The acoustic piano is good but generally I use it for everything else. Not too many libraries shine in that vintage keys category. How do you like the VPC1 though? You don't seem to be nearly as excited! I'm interested to know how it performs for advanced piano repertoire.

[@Yunck]

@In The Mix Not that the VPC1 wasn’t also thrilling, but the constant influx of epic new tones from keyscape was simply providing a lot more excitement in the moment. I have really enjoyed the VPC1; I’ve recorded a lot of improvs on it (those are in a playlist on my channel if you’re curious) and used it for a ton of production work in March and April in particular. It’s been fantastic for that. I have to be honest and say that the action isn’t quite at the level of my Steinway grand, but that’s obviously a pretty lofty standard ;) I haven’t really used the VPC1 for any advanced piano repertoire per se so I can’t necessarily comment on that, though some of my improv and production stuff has been on the trickier side and it’s certainly been up to the task

[@InTheMixReviews]

@@Yunck Thanks a lot. That's the type of insight I'm looking for. Glad you've had a lot of personal use so far. The VPC1 sounds better and better. I'll definitely look up your improv list. Thanks again!

[@bernios3446]

10:03 - 10:24 Looooooollllllll. Generally I don't like "unpacking" and "hand- on" videos, because it is all about beiing obsessed by buying products, however it is always a joy to see someone overflooded with childlike happiness. And after all, you seem to make very good use of the "product" - So hope you still have fun with VPC1 and keyscape :-)

[@Yunck]

I later realized that "Keyscape" is not only an anagram of "Key space" (because you use it fill the space), but also of "cape Keys" (because it sounds heroically good)

[@Yunck]

I am most certainly still loving the heck out of the VPC1 and Keyscape! Being stuck at home due to the pandemic, I've been immersed in working on an album, and they're been wonderful companions in that process. Cheers and thanks for your comment :D

[@user-iw2hw2qr6r]

bro, i just watched the video. I'm so happy for you!!!!!

[@Yunck]

:)

[@Yunck]

(that was my genuine reaction, not just me following the instructions contained in your username)

[@RamkrishanYT]

Randomly got KZbin notification for it, lol

[@Yunck]

The KZbin Overmind knows exactly what you’re thinking at all times, its directions are never random ;)

[@musicbyflipper]

your my new favourite person

[@Yunck]

why thank you, this is my new favorite comment :D

[@yoshi_drinks_tea]

Sounds soooo gooood

[@Yunck]

I know, right?? Truly an epic force of a software instrument. BTW, is there a story behind your username? made me chuckle

[@yoshi_drinks_tea]

Ryan Yunck The story goes as follows. I like yoshi and tea

[@Yunck]

yoshi_drinks_tea MIND = B L O W N lol

[@caseytator2264]

Yo, the cinematic piano put me to tears

[@Yunck]

Same (as you could probably tell)

[@magnolialeaf8705]

Great video! What velocity curve setting do you use?

[@manuman84]

Dude how many genres can you play, it's actually insane... pfff compliments man

[@Yunck]

Thanks bud! If I have a secret, it's that I don't really believe in genre. When it comes down to it, music is music, ya know? The only limits and boundaries are the ones we create with our minds.

[@manuman84]

@@Yunck Well put man I agree, music is music indeed, but I'm still impressed on how much you can play ;)

[@Yunck]

@@manuman84 😄🙏

[@redcomn]

Heard sine wave Proceed to play the licc

[@Yunck]

It’s the only natural response when one hears a sine wave

[@Cavalo760]

Ryan, first off you're piano playing is F*%#in amazing. The sounds out of Keyscape is wonderful I see why you were getting emotional. I just have one question: how is the keybed action is it noisy or a bit quieter, because that's the biggest gripe I have with these 88 hammer action key beds. Either they do this thumping sound that hammers into your brain when playing quietly, or it does this clicking clacking sounds, for better lack of words. Piano Man Chuck says that it is the quietest he has ever heard. I'd be interested in hearing your opinion on this. Thank You

[@Yunck]

much appreciated! certainly no complaints about keybed noise here. Honestly I really only use it with plenty of sound coming from the monitors anyways, so I’m probably not much of a judge here lol

[@monta2306]

This review definitely sold me. I was already saving up for Keyscape and this makes me more and more excited. Also I'm excited about your album that's getting released later this year! Pure talent and I feel really inspired myself too right now. @spectrasonics make this an ad!!!!! I'm sure everybody who has listened to this entire review is already sold. Keep it up. Definitely got my sub! +1

[@Yunck]

so excited for you to experience Keyscape for the first time! As other commenters have confirmed, you're gonna be at your computer for a loooooong time that day, heheheh. I look forward to getting said album delivered to your ears, and I'll be doing lots more videos on this channel in the meantime :)

[@monta2306]

@@Yunck Awesome! I'll stay tuned.

[@monta2306]

@@Yunck Also what's the piece starting at 6:44 called? Amazes me everytime.

[@Yunck]

hey thanks! that was just an improvisation inspired by the “grand cinematic” patch, so no official name as of yet :)

[@monta2306]

Ryan Yunck Something in me was *HOPING* you'd say it was an improvisation. It sounds really astonishing. How long have you been playing the piano?

[@jonathanbushapa]

He’s so me when it comes to his reaction to such things!!!

[@Yunck]

glad I'm not the only one around here with some proper enthusiasm ;)

[@dulla8469]

was i the only one waiting for that BAAM BAAAAAAAA, in the star wars intro after he played the C

[@Yunck]

hopefully the star wars theme appearing later in the video was a decent consolation prize

[@EvanZamir]

I want a VPC1 so badly lol

[@JUICE-wk2tz]

Im SOLD, ordering immediately lol

[@Yunck]

prepare to not leave your computer for hours on end 😉 (you meant keyscape right?)

[@edunabie]

I'v got keyscape... i love it... but i just can't seem to decide upon a suitable controller, let alone pull the trigger and buy one! Cant decide between VPC1, Roland RD2000, Yamaha CP88, Kawai MP11se. I think i prefer playing EP's than AP's which confuses matters even further! Any suggestion / comments welcomed!

[@Juni_In_Saturn]

What did you decide? I feel like vpc , rd 2000 and mp11se deserve successor at this point.

[@GhostlyPiano44]

How i felt when i got my vpc1 and Ravenscroft

[@Yunck]

‘tis a wonderful feeling :)

[@GhostlyPiano44]

@@Yunck you play beautifully btw.

[@Yunck]

A N A M N E S I S appreciate it bigtime :)

[@BobAquatic]

So temped to go in on this same setup! Been eyeing it up a long time

[@Yunck]

DO IIIIIIIITTTTTTT it’s unbelievably epic

[@genepaulmusic]

Funny finding your video, I'm actually looking at controllers that would get the most out of Keyscape and came across your video. I'm scared to invest in the VCP1 without trying it.. and that high price point. They modeled the Keyscape sounds using the Roland A-88. I wonder if the Roland A-88 mkii would do the trick and waiting for it to come out. Hmm.. Thanks for your video!

[@Yunck]

I've used the VPC1 quite a lot these past few months, and I absolutely LOVE it. The enthusiasm on display in this video has certainly not faded. It genuinely is everything I hoped for. That being said, I am extremely picky about keyboard action, feel, dynamic range, etc. Still, if you have the budget for it, I highly recommend taking the VPC1 leap of faith :)

[@D_in_DC]

@GenePaulBand I felt the same way before I purchased my VPC1. I was concerned about the key action and feel. I managed to find a VPC1 and a Kawai MP-11SE side by side in a local music store in Maryland (JOY!!). I was able to A/B them (at least the feel, action and responsiveness). I must say that the MP11SE felt a little better to me, but only slightly. It has a different action. The VPC 1 has a wonderful piano action, if that's what you're looking for. But every pianist/keyboard player has different tastes when it comes to feel and action.

[@ivovazov]

Super inspiring playing and unbelievable dynamics... So much so that after watching your video I went shopping and a week later, today, not the day of my birth, alas, ...ha ha ha :-) my VPC1 arrived..!! However the standalone Keyscape App is not triggered by it, nothing. Logic and GarageBand do and I am able to use Keyscape as a plugin. I am running Mojave. Are you experiencing the same drama or what am I doing awry?? As for a velocity curve I just discovered that Akai MPK49 so far works miraculously well.. just going down alphabetically, of course.. Cheers mate!

[@Yunck]

Awesome! I've only used it as a plug-in in Logic, so I can't speak to the issue you're having.BTW, if you want a picture of my custom velocity curve for the VPC1, send me a private message on Instagram and I'll be happy to pass that on

[@ivovazov]

@@Yunck Fantastic!! Thank You!! Btw the keyboard's midi input just needed to be checked in View/Settings in the stand alone App, duh :-( 🤓

[@gphiproductions]

Nice music playing and nice demo! 🎹 🎶 👍🏽

[@Yunck]

thank you 🙏

[@blahman1able]

I got my VPC1 over a year ago..still love it on a daily basis...I went with Ivory 2 :) so incredible...oh, and my moniters are B&W-804D2's(I wanted Abbey Road quality output, they use 800D3's in Studio 1) for purity of output, to honor the input :)

[@Yunck]

I imagine I’ll be in that same boat a year from now! Your setup sounds epic; I hope you also acoustically treated your room ;)

[@blahman1able]

@@Yunck naturally :)

[@manfredkrafczyk5755]

Ryan Yunck I am not convinced that the B&W would sound better than the Neumann speakers ;-)

[@Yunck]

Manfred Krafczyk we can all be high-quality audio friends around here, no need for debate :)

[@morpheus3693]

Yooooo i want to buy a vpc1 to play with keyscape also, but i've heard there is no preset for that model in the velocity curves... that disturb me a bit because i really want to have the best sounds possible with keyscape and spectrasonics says if we don't have the good curve it can ruin the whole experience LOL. i must be a bit paranoid ahah because when i hear you evrything seems ok, but if you have any tips for me that would be dope !!! Thanks for your energy man, peace and sorry for my english ahah

[@Yunck]

Send me a DM on Instagram, and I’ll give you a picture of my custom velocity curve settings :)

[@morpheus3693]

Ryan Yunck fire I will thank you 🙏🏻!!

[@navz4871]

Yep, I just bought it.

[@Yunck]

prepare to be e m o t i o n a l l y o v e r w h e l m e d :D

[@navz4871]

@@Yunck Definitely was! :D

[@michaelfoxbrass]

@2:10 “the lick” (Dorian version).

[@Yunck]

I’m so shamelessly judicious in my application of The Lick that I can toss it in to pretty much any context imaginable 😆

KILLER!

[@Yunck]

:)

[@TravisLohmannMusic]

that VPC1 controller looks really cool!

[@Yunck]

2SlowMusic indeed, the nice slick, black look is part of the appeal! It's also really cool to play, of course

[@EdoardoRavaglia]

Hello! How did you manage to get a velocity curve to get zero sound? I have a Nord piano 2 and for now even the lightest of pressures gives me a sound anyway. Great playing bravo!

[@Yunck]

I didn’t use any fancy tricks or sorcery, just tweaked the velocity curve in keyscape and saved a custom setting that responds in the way I like. The Nord might not have enough velocity range to cover both the softest and loudest possible velocity signals. I would still suggest experimenting with keyscape’s velocity settings though, you could consider creating a separate preset for softer playing, for instance

[@theclaverman]

That`s due to Nords keybed. Nothing else.

[@jonos138]

Is this how KS comes? With those massive usb sticks?? Tell me that doesn't have to be kept plugged in?

[@florentmagere3782]

I have issues with the sustain... When i play piano with sustain pedal the sound of following same keyscape notes i played is quickly "flangy" or "phasy" is it normal ?

[@Yunck]

Not sure if I'm hearing what you mean, but it might have to do with the level you have set on the "pedal noise" setting in the "performance" section. I would at least start with that and see if it helps

[@schn3ur]

This is the best review of Keyscape. So I'm guessing Spectrasonics has made you an offer to do an ad for them... :)

[@Yunck]

Not yet...I'd like to think it's just a matter of time at this point ;)

[@Zoo-Wee-Mama-Sq]

No way 5:18 is improv... I'm ashamed to call myself a piano player Crazy stuff

[@Yunck]

the opening of it is a variation on the main theme of a 2-part album cycle I have yet to release; after that, it's improvised. oftentimes, stuff like this sounds deceptively complex, trickier than it is, simply because there are a lot of notes. mostly, I'm just arpeggiating the chord I'm playing or moving up and down the scale of the key I'm in. once you break it down to the melody line underneath all that, it's not nearly as intimidating :)

[@remon563]

beautifully played! im actually pleasantly surprised how the low end sounds wow. Would you say this is the best digital (library) Piano you tried ?

[@Yunck]

thanks :D It’s definitely the best I’ve tried, though I’m not necessarily an expert in that regard since I haven’t tried very many. I’ve used Logic’s built-in ones, the ones in the Korg Kronos, and the ones in Native Instruments Komplete 10. The Native Instruments ones were previously my favorite but the Keyscape C7 is definitely at a whole other level. I also have to say that the Wing Upright is pretty fantastic too; I love The Giant, but the Wing Upright can actually serve a similar function in a production as well as a whole range of more intimate or even honky-rink type sounds

[@switterbeet]

I was expecting a review of the VPC1 but seems im wrong here

[@jamwithjason3112]

lmao, this was amazing reaction! hilarious! on serious note, in your DAW what is the overall latency you have when you use keyscape?

[@pashwarinaan]

Okay this is a really niche comment but did anyone start hearing the Sims music at 10:40 ?? Specifically Sims 1 Build mode kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKSYgnqEYt-bra8

[@Yunck]

I took a listen and I definitely hear the resemblance! Totally coincidental as I’d never heard it before. Thanks for your comment :)

[@StainPiano]

I want to buy this keyscape bcoz of your reaction.. 😂 i want it too

[@Yunck]

you will love it! totally worth it. (pssst, spectrasonics, plz pay me a commission 😅)

[@StainPiano]

Yeaahh, i just bought this keyscape.. But why my keyscape sound doesnt like yours😌.. How do you record this piano audio? Is it directly from keyscape? Or equlizer needed? Sory for my english.

[@Yunck]

@@StainPiano I'm not using a ton of plug-ins, but there are two on there that make at least some difference to the sound. It's important to remember, though, that the biggest factor will always be your own playing, combined with the feel and capabilities of the controller you're using! That being said: The first plug-in is an EQ on the direct audio of Keyscape, cutting about 2.5dB around 1.5kHz. The second, and more important, one is a limiter on the master buss, with a medium attack and very fast release, 8:1 ratio, and -4dB threshold. The plug-in I'm using for that, the Faraday Limiter by Goodhertz, also has a saturation section which colors the sound. You could probably emulate that to some degree by using a tape emulation plug-in. I definitely recommend experimenting with whatever plug-ins you already have, but if you're not satisfied with that, and really want to recreate my sound, you can buy the Faraday Limiter from the Goodhertz website, and use the "Slow Auto Leveling" preset for my exact settings. They actually offer a 30-day trial on their plug-ins, so you could try it out and see if it gets you the sound you're hoping for.

[@StainPiano]

Oo ok il try thanks man.. 🙏🙏

[@OlexandrIgnatov]

Awesome video! I have Keyscape and VPC1 too and they are awesome 👍 the two things I don’t really enjoy about keyscape pianos are the very high frequency noise on note release (on softer patches) and a pretty unnatural decay when you quickly play something like staccatissimo. Other than that it’s fantastic! Nice playing 💪

[@Yunck]

must have missed this comment before, much appreciated my dude 🙏

[@Yunck]

That high frequency release noise hasn’t jumped out at me yet, I’ll be sure to listen for it next time I use these sounds (I have a feeling it’ll be one of those “once you hear it you can’t un-hear it” type deals lol)