Playing ALL 7 pianos by Native Instruments

[@onceuponasynth]

0:23 The Gentleman 2:37 The Grandeur 5:00 The Maverick 7:29 Alicia's Keys 13:40 The Giant 17:01 Una Corda 20:47 Noire

[@jgsky]

Could you name the songs too please?

[@DivyamGaur]

once upon a synth Hey! Which MIDI are you using? I wanted to buy a semi weighted or weighted keys one. Let me know!!

[@omarsharif927]

One of those pieces you played was on the Hannibal movie at the end.

[@B-a_s-H]

@@DivyamGaur It looks like a Roland FP-10 stage piano.

[@Musician_Robert]

Noire and The Gentleman are my favs. Alicias keys sound nice too

[@SunCrushr]

The Giant isn't simulating a fake really tall piano. It's sampled from an actual really tall piano. It's sampled from the Klavins Piano Model 370i, a two story tall upright piano. The Una Corda is also a real instrument from the same company, which has one string per note.

[@angelinamartinez3210]

the grandeur sounds absolutely beautiful and natural

[@3xperiment8]

And soft. I love it

[@ivanninkovic182]

OK, sir, I have to tell you. This is by far the best "demo some VST" video I've ever seen, especially of piano VSTs. Everyone rapes pianos with contemporary harmonies, blending everything in one big mess. I don't even like classical music that much, but you delivered exactly what a musician needs to hear when deciding on a new VST. All the nuances, all the dynamics, all the individual characters. Kudos. Thank you very much.

[@danielmarques5469]

Maybe It Wasn't the objective but, your playing helped me chill for a test. Thanks mate!

[@YoungBlaze]

did you pass the test?

[@kokfung]

I was impressed by the pieces you play...Wondering you can share what are those classical pieces you play ?

[@WinItReigns]

​@@YoungBlaze Well, Did you Ace it?!😅

[@WinItReigns]

You're The Professor now😊 Am I correct?

[@rickbiessman6084]

DUUUUUUUUDE. I came for the sounds, stayed for the playing. Thanks man.

[@myles26]

Remember what the old sampled Pianos used to sound like on the Korg Triton and Roland modules?!?! Crazy how far ahead we are now.

[@itsnovalouise]

Man we are old lmao

[@scottbirch968]

I like those though lol

[@mallorga1965]

The Giant is a Klavins piano, not a fake one. The Una Corda is also a Klavins.

[@bassface84]

+1

[@CalvinLimuel]

^

[@duojoshuacindy8545]

and thats absolutely correct the grandeur is not bad but not good enough for my taste the upright was better

[@lyzenspiano]

I agree

[@lyzenspiano]

The piano is klavins m370i

[@adieumusique]

absolutely beatiful. I wish there was a video of you just playing piano for hours, especially alicia's keys w hall reverb was an out of body experience

[@Jason75913]

The Maverick, Noire, or Grandeur with Raum sound better, in my opinion. That setup instead with a skilled player. Maybe some accompanying pads in the background from Massive X or FM8 would be killer, or a soundscape from Ashlight or Straylight with the pianist playing over it. 😎👍

[@Th_RealDirtyDan]

I love me a good clear and crisp sounding grand piano. You can always take away from the sound and make it darker, but it's much tricker to put it back in and make it brighter. Noire and Gandeur are definitely my favorites here

[@msjaebea]

Been shopping a piano and I fell in love with Alicia's Keys! Going after it now!

[@ragestacker]

Me too

[@PantaFlux]

Actually The Giant is not a simulated or emulated piano but a real piano. It’s the Model 370i (3.70 meters in height) by David Klavins who also built the Una Corda (one string per note) and just recently the Model 470i (4.70 meters in height). And what happened to ALL the other pianos by Native Instruments? I could spot at least another 7: • Berlin Grand (which was dismissed when the Gentleman/Grandeur/Maverick arrived but just recently showed up in the downloads again) • Kontakt Factory Library: - Band/Acoustic Pianos/Grand Piano - Band/Acoustic Pianos/Ragtime Piano - Band/Acoustic Pianos/Upright Piano - Orchestral/6 - Keyboard Instruments/August Foerster Grand - Orchestral/6 - Keyboard Instruments/Concert Grand • Cuba Library - 4 - Melodic Instruments/Piano :-D

[@onceuponasynth]

Thanks for the info! I was going mainly off of their current acoustic piano list: www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/keys/acoustic-pianos/

[@blahuhm6782]

how is it a real piano when it's in your computer, it must be super tiny, not giant

[@bennyceca]

www.klavins-pianos.com/about/

[@mallorga1965]

That's correct.

[@synthverkstad2093]

Blah Uhm The virtual pianos here are all sampled i.e recorded from real Pianos.

[@jpdj2715]

"Alicia's Keys" reminded me of an extremely good Steinway B. In a studio with acoustically dead walls, so no wall reflections that muddy it. (Each instrument has its own character and depending on preference you may like the one in the showroom, think "meh", or dislike it.)

[@jpdj2715]

4 strings per note, in the top octaves, are found in Bösendorfer grand pianos.

[@francolupo23]

Your authentic French and Italian pronunciation of the pianos' names is hilarious (0:10, 0:13)! I love your spontaneous improvisational ideas. If you ask me, The Grandeur is the most intimately beautiful and flexible of them all. That is why I chose that one for "My Fondest Memory" on my channel. Thank you for sharing your exceptional skills with us!

[@richardjecooke8036]

Yes, the grandeur is definitely the best sound out of the first three. Big rich bass and crisp highs. I know he says the Maverick has a darker more mellow tone, but if you want that you can just turn down the tone color of the grandeur halfway and you get the same result, but with the same full sound.

[@markshveima]

Great overview! I really enjoyed the time you took with each of the sounds and hearing your commentary as well.

[@davidowle3772]

Props to your chops. I've mostly watched your modular stuf until now. It's clear to me how equalizing synth gear is -- one can get great musical results with minimal virtuosity or even music theory training. Watching you tickle the ivories just now shows me that you're coming from a place of many hours of a traditional music practice (maybe everyone already knew that about you? Am I late to the party?). That's definitely something special in my eyes. I'm inspired. Anyhoo... I thoroughly enjoyed watching and hearing you today. Thanks.

[@MikeUIibarri]

This is the first demo video where the playing really suites the different instruments. Actually matches the graphics. Well done.

[@kevincourcey813]

The Una Corda is really interesting, especially without the added "textures." The Noire probably my favorite of the grand piano styles. More presence and accuracy than any of the others, but no harsh high end.

[@Jason75913]

I heard that, too. The Grandeur and The Maverick have "Deep" presets that sound more impressive like the Noire. The default presets that load when you load each library will not show off each libraries' best, in my opinion.

[@Zeravan]

i’ve never seen your videos before, but i decided to love you the moment you hit the keys. 🧡 greatly appreciate this video for so many reasons 🙏

[@vacation_generation]

Lovely playing. Nice demo. You obviously know your stuff! I have Native Instruments Ultimate Collection but its great to hear it through someone elses fingers and technique. You show how each piano is suited to different styles of playing very well. Brilliant.

[@braddelallana3878]

Wow i love your playing for the gentleman portion! It made me feel like i was in a black and white movie haha

[@VisceralSerenity]

Alicia's Keys and The Giant go really well together. Pair the lower keys of The Giant with the higher keys of Alicia's Keys, split 50/50 on one keyboard. Bask in the fullness.

[@theoriginalheartstrummer]

Can you split the keyboard like that on a komplete kontrol s88 mk2?

[@WoodyPianoShack]

i have the pianos, so came here for the great playing!

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

Me too

[@kavokei1337]

Also have the pianos but running out of drive space, so came here to decide which ones to install... stayed for the great playing! Beautiful technique, man 👌

[@jgsky]

@@pete3816 I see the things you spotted, but who cares, he plays beautifully.

[@ShadowPilot]

@@pete3816 Imagine a world where we talk to people on the internet like they're actual human beings while still getting a point across. Hope you have a lovely day.

[@ruolov1]

How come his VST plugins have more resonance out of all of the other youtube samples I heard? Was the audio and the video recorded separately? What mic did he use?

[@wally3608]

Thanks for your video. Because you play so nice and relaxed - not too many notes, not too impressive- it's easier to just listen to the sound. Well done!

[@rossbarmache2811]

thanks man their are lots of videos like this but most of them i find unhelpful and hard to watch when trying to find options for different piano sounds, you had just the right amount of talking and playing!

[@henrikhansson1]

Didn't know you were such a great pianist! Nice job!

[@PB72UK]

I watched for Alicias keys, and looks like you enjoyed it too, as you gave it the most air time 😜

[@maikpagels9441]

What a great presentation! Good to hear the possibilities and sounds - on top... your variety of playing is stunning! Thank you for this video.

[@striverfor7628]

1:03 Color increase. Brighter. 2:13 Verdict of The Gentleman. 2:37 Grandeur is a clean concert grand. 5:00 Maverick. Darker grand, more intimate. 7:11 Warmer, darker. Something between the previous two pianos. 9:05 Alicia's Keys. Added a lot of auditorium reverb 12:03 Verdict of Alicia's Keys. Combo of warm, bright and clean. Velvety feel. 13:28 Una Corda and The Giant are more esoteric and weird. 13:39 The Giant is a fake very tall piano. 14:19 The Giant, Grand Pop preset. 14:53 All That Jazz preset. 15:10 Concert Hall preset. 15:40 Lots of noise preset. 16:05 Emotional preset. 16:36 Verdict on The Giant. Can get more bass on it than usual. Has more character of a kind. 17:18 Una Corda has load of customisation possibilities. More glassy than other pianos. 18:43 Una Corda - Felt. 19:07 Not a typical piano but good for a different atmosphere. Expressive and immersive. 20:47 See his other video on Noire. Comes with flavours Pure and Felt. 21:39 Controls. 22:36 22:50 Felt variation. 23:52 24:18 24:42 Conclusion. Favourite is Noire. It's universal. Particle Engine. 2nd place is Alicia's Keys.

[@armandogarciaruiz1477]

Very sweet and chill video bro! Cheers Mr.coatseller!

[@GabrielBacon]

Fantastic review. That Una Cordia does it for me. I'd kill for a song list, so many of these beautiful songs I don't know

[@stevehofer8312]

I was really glad to discover this video. I don't have the skills to test these pianos myself. From your tests it seems that Maverick is very tailored to pizzicato type playing. In contrast Alicia's Keys seems to lend itself to more flowing pieces. I like the full body of Noire. Grandeur seems like a generic grand piano. Gentleman has a very friendly tone, and probably would be good for demos, songwriting and pop playing. Una corda and The Giant are niche players that have their place. I would be interested in your take on the pianos and e-pianos in IK Multimedia's Sampletank 4.

[@eeThial5]

This must be the most enjoyable instrument review I've ever watched.

[@mikewolfs1819]

Actually, The Giant and the Una Corda are very different pianos from what you would normally buy or get... They're specially made and handcrafted... So you're looking at a full-on "custom" piano instead of a traditional one... Side note here... Nils Frahm actually played a big part in the making of these pianos (especially with Una Corda which it's mostly his idea) along with David Klavins (the luthier/inventor)

[@jin6086]

Does anyone know what's being played at 16:12?

[@teleboubize2369]

Up

[@narmada140]

Do you know already?

[@binface9]

Your feelings for the Una Corda really came across in your playing.

[@binface9]

Have you seen this video on the physical Una Corda instrument from which the samples were taken?

[@binface9]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZerfGqVobiMY5I

[@aydenperkins2005]

You play beautifully, especially on some beautiful pianos.

[@OfficialStevenCravis]

Beautifully performed demos!

[@kidnath]

my opinion The Gentlemen: Really Classic The Grandeur: Like a Piano Concert The Maverick: idk feels like common piano Alicia's Keys: Really great for Pop and RnB music but not really versatile The Giant: can fit any genre and really versatile Una Corda: great for cinematic and film score Noire: same with una corda but have more option so the winner is The Giant :D

[@damianmcilroy]

Wow... 4:35 getting all the nostalgia! I played that exact piece for my grade 3 (I think?) piano exam back when I was about 8 years old! Thanks for that! Haha

[@OfficialStevenCravis]

I liked the brightness to mellow contrast of the high and low velocities on Alicia Keys piano.

[@adidan9173]

best piano plugin demo. period

[@nanthilrodriguez]

I want Rachmaninoff and Debussy played on the Giant with huge bass settings.

[@h.p.734]

that would sound epic

[@2toneguy]

You'd like Phil Best demoing Pianoteq: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXq2ZIKkidyjfsk Absolutely an incredible musician.

[@GFhornet]

The Gentleman is not as good as others but has something magical. I have it and I also have the Noire. Noire is perfect at all levels. But I love the Gentleman, I don't know why. I play with it at most time.

[@seanpinkey2188]

Based off this alone I've subscribed. WOW! Very impressive friend, thank you.

[@RaptureMusicOfficial]

My fav is Alicias Keys, I keep using it! I also like that overall PINK color :D

[@torbenhellborn3175]

Most versatile . . thank's a LOT ! As an audio-fanatic I sould have liked you to tell about the set in the beginning. Anyway, thanks again for taking 7 in a row

[@michaelfreund]

beautiful demo, thank you man.

[@papankunci]

your touch is GOLD man!

[@robbertlans]

can u tell which song you played at 16:11? sounds really nice

[@josemarques131]

Also 21:13 If anyone can tell me please

[@mialyngs9782]

Did you find out?

[@narmada140]

You found out?

[@okmusic6143]

Hey, this might be a bit odd to ask on a 3 year old video, but do you have any tips on how you make the pianos louder in Native Kontrol? I basically got almost all the instruments from Native, but the pianos (that you showcased) are all much quieter than the rest of the available instruments (like strings, synths, guitars etc.). I use the Komplete Kontrol Mk II.

[@orphic-trench]

I love it when you go all Bach on these pianos.

[@adamthewan289]

Love this! Am trying to decide if I should get the Komplete 13 standard suite. Love the Una Corda!

[@HealingMusiciansLaunchcast]

Man Alicias is so good - it’s the one I use

[@kasperkosminen2679]

When you started playing the upright I immediately thought that there must be a way to alter the tuning so that you actually can make it sound like an old rag doll out of tune piano. But all of these are missing that feature and I think it kind of is an important feature for a software piano.

[@prodbyselase]

Kasper Kosminen you can define it. In the tips right corner there’s a knob to detune by as little as 0.01 of a semitone.

[@MatthewPherigo]

_Selase, The Hipstorian that's a global tuner, I think he means out-of-tune to itself. Like, each note randomly detuned, so it sounds like a badly maintained piano does.

[@dylanwilliams1195]

Kasper Kosminen I know exactly what you mean dude and you’re right. Don’t get how these other commenters seem to miss your point completely lol

[@MrTheFrodo]

Pianoteq can do that, and the new roland fantom if I'm not wrong

[@777Witness]

Very beautiful playing! Just incredible.

[@djmango8030]

Everytime i get a piano vst i see someone using on youtube mine always sounds crappy while theres sounds so full and real

[@FloatingOnAZephyr]

Play with the presets, and try some EQ and/or reverb. They can change dramatically.

[@WelderDiasPiano]

What is your câmera?

[@jimmusicart3188]

How can anybody thumbs down this? This is wonderful - Thank you!! 🙌👐

[@SteveMonti]

gorgeous playing

[@DustinNuttall]

Best video on KZbin showing these. Thanks mate! I have the Grandeur. I think it is great for contemporary.

[@Val_Cla]

13:41 Actually something like The Giant exists IRL ;) it's called the Klavins 370, check out some demos ! It sounds huge !!!

[@TerenceKearns]

Man I love this demo. Thank you so much.

[@A.borealis]

i can't decide wtf. You're playing so well in all of those libraries. this tells me no matter the piano, that depends on the pianist. guess I'll go back with FL keys.

[@bluezy1]

lol😭 fl keys not close to these

[@jpbeats1748]

@@bluezy1 fr, fl keys is best than these 😈😈💯💯

[@felixlechat1780]

sound piano sound like a piano LMAO

[@Brain1962]

Yeah ... depends on the musician ... can be said about any instrument ... particularly if the artist is accomplished...

[@spirolabsmontreal637]

thanks i have these and its really great to watch your hands move around and I like how you describe them

[@thirstfortruth8904]

You can tell the favorite by the length of time spent. 🤣 Alicia’s Keys is BEAUTIFUL!

[@TripleTSingt]

I only have The Gentleman (as it came with my Maschine), but I love the sound of The Grandeur, The Giant and Una Corda.

[@diavalitemusic]

I appreciate you played Bachs aria from the goldberg variations :)

[@Philobach]

j' ai apprécié aussi. il n y avait pas que les variations, mais 2 des inventions et un du clavier bien tempéré et 1er morceau de la 2eme partita. (si j' ai bien compté)

[@ZakiWasik]

You have a lot more classical repetoire than I had ever thought. But your playing is absolutely beautiful!

[@joeloesch1219]

Software aside, you do some very deft and sensitive playing. Many mysterious or cobblestone streets near the edge of the forest. Nice surprises this afternoon

[@gibbonschip]

Very useful comparison. I've been torn between the Maverick and the Grandeur but now I'm even more confused. You play so well that I suspect anything sounds good in your hands. I love what you said at the end about the difference between just listening and playing. It's so true especially for composers and songwriters.

[@esongsore]

All my recordings these days are with Grandeur. I haven't purchased noire yet....but I might just get that for an album I am working on.

[@gibbonschip]

@@esongsore I ultimately decided on Noire. It's an amazing sound and there are two of them, pure and felt. Combined with the particle engine and all the different variables you can adjust, you have many different pianos in one package. Grandeur and Maverick are both beautiful and can be modified as well. With the 50% off sale currently going on, I could also save more on the Noire which is more expensive than the other two.

[@WarrenPostma]

Really nice demo. You rocked this one.

[@SITONMYFACE]

6:50 - Song name .. Please

[@yomama847]

I could watch you play all day.

[@peterbowering2121]

Really enjoyed your video... looking to buy my first piano and also saw your Noire review... It certainly speaks to me as the best one, and as someone who is a 2 finger keyboardist (I play drums, guitar, bass and sing) the particle engine sounds like it was made for my limited talents. Thanks for your efforts... Your playing is beautiful and you are making a difference in my life at least. cheers -peter in Montreal.

[@EldarBaruch]

Beautiful playing and pianos presentation.:) Thank you.

[@fatihnomore]

6:50 that sound reminded me laura palmer's theme from twin peaks.

[@T.H.W.O.T.H]

I watched this and thought, "There's not enough waltzes in the World." 🐕

[@Elienguitar]

I use alicia's keys all the time to create melody. It's my favorite.

[@keykiyox]

Elienguitar Me, too. I was surprised. In my set up this one fits the most.

[@Elienguitar]

@@keykiyox It's my goto starting point for writing. From there I may change to a synth/other plugin.

[@Transtaganu]

Noire = One piano to rule them all... :o) Thanks for the "shootout".

[@Jamarqusmalikii]

What is the song at 20:00?

[@beautyler4339]

I started watching this video to see if there were any more NI plug-ins I needed but then I ended forgetting about it and instead just enjoyed your playing the entire time. I guess I have to watch again now lol. Great stuff.

[@YoungBlaze]

it be like that lol

[@FranciscoMorales-qk4ux]

Very funny interpretation of Glenn Gould at 11:25 also great video!

[@MusicFed]

Maverick is my go-to piano. Sounds just right for most stuff

[@trvlnlight]

Fantastic playing man. Great review too.

[@WW-1995]

15:53 I need to hear a full-version of this song. Is it an improvisation or a real song?

[@hyphen2612]

Forget the sample library review, I'm just here to enjoy the beautiful playing.

[@WarrenPostma]

Finally bought Komplete this video helped a lot. Noire is the one thing I wanted most but I'm also happy to get Absynth and massive and reaktor. Already had Kontakt.

[@bbrrwwnn]

Great demos. Lovely playing.

[@borys2730]

Beautiful. Does this Keyboard KOMPLETE KONTROL 88 comes with these piano sounds package? Do you feel any lag between pressing the keys and the speaker sound? Does it feel like playing the real piano? Plese answer cause I wanna buy it :)

[@composerpanda7739]

Good review! My piano pieces in my channel are recorded by those pianos! Thanks for impressing me!

[@CesenaticoOfficial]

When I want to listen good music and good Piano sounds, I came here ❤

[@antoniodiaz3457]

what's the name of the song please 15:26 3/4

[@clebermarinoofc]

"Una Corda" #Amazing!

[@whackamole]

Beautiful sounds. Gorgeous playing. What are the styles/songs he’s playing? Thank you x

[@jimlereveilleur-ms7wc]

my favourites : the grandeur, giant !! no need anything else

[@bazil5250]

My best would be the gentleman. It's so reach in the low end and so good for performing meditation hymnal music. I have been looking for something that sounds like that for a while. thanks I got it.

[@PreliminaryFilms12]

The Gentleman has more color of a sound to my ears at least for jazz and ballads. The Maverick has a nice Latin vibe, everything else is well imitated across other brands.

[@Isaacthompson]

Thanks for doing this!

[@thelinkofperfectioncharity9469]

Ain't miss that French accent on Grandeur !

[@huqiao]

He is Canadian :)