Pianoteq U4 vs VI Labs Modern U

Comparison between Pianoteq U4 (Modeled) and VI Labs Modern U (Sampled) uprights pianos.

[@Piano1980-u]

Thanks for the video

[@PianoScoreVids]

To me that's even no real comparison... feels much more fun to play the modern u, one of the best playable pianos at all out there

[@Comfort_One_Another]

I agree.

[@ArgoBeats]

Love the Modern U's timbre much more, how do they feel to play, David? THanks!

[@Comfort_One_Another]

Hi, they both play good, but the Pianoteq U4 does have more dynamic range and an advantage in playability. It's easier to play the Pianoteq U4 softer and call more from it when needed. But like you, I also prefer the tone of the Modern U better. Thanks for asking.

[@ArgoBeats]

@@Comfort_One_Another thanks!

[@jessehendrix2661]

@@Comfort_One_AnotherI suspect with a little editing you could make the U4 sound like the Modern U and have the best of both worlds. Pianoteq sounds like a raw piano recording out of the box, but you can work with it and make it almost indistinguishable from the real thing.

[@Comfort_One_Another]

@@jessehendrix2661 I have the basic "Stage" version. I wonder if it's capable of the mods necessary to get the best of both worlds?

[@jessehendrix2661]

@@Comfort_One_Another I do too, but you can use external effects (EQ, compression, etc) to make it sound better. Basically the same process as editing a real piano.

[@markdavenport2613]

VI Labs Modern U has more present tone and better release sound and resonance. Sounds more like being in a room with an upright piano to me. Currently 30%off plus extra 10% if you buy 2 instruments. Planning on the True Keys Italian and this Modern U.

[@Comfort_One_Another]

Out of all the virtual instruments I own, the Modern U sounds the most realistic. You really do get a sense that you're sitting in front of a real acoustic upright piano. It doesn't have the power or dynamic expression of a grand piano, and it's not suitable for all types of music, but it is a fun piano to play.

[@DavidIzquierdoAzzouz]

How's the sound recorded? Do you play them both through your on-board speakers? Thanks

[@Comfort_One_Another]

Hi. The sound was recorded using a digital audio interface. The Yamaha N1X has one build in. I captured the audio in a wave file and then synced it up with the video.

[@marioperezzuniga1197]

Buen sonido ya lo tengo U4...saludos!!!!

[@TamirOrkobysPiano]

for me the real piano(vi labs) beats the fake one (pianoteq)