Pure Piano iOS by E-Instruments Walkthrough, Comparison with Ravenscroft & Korg, Thorough Review

Pure Piano is an excellent grand piano with a unique morph pad allowing experimental sounds such as pad sounds, reverse, percussive styles and intimate sounds somewhat similar to a Felt Piano. In this video I walk you through all the features, and give you a detailed comparison of how this sounds with some of the other best iOS Pianos: Ravenscroft 275 and the Korg Module Ivory American D. This video will be very helpful in letting you decide whether if you still have one or both of those, Pure Piano is still worth buying or not. I want to give my huge thanks to Michael Levy for providing the beautiful jazzy improv midi I use for this comparison, Some of you may know him as LinearLineman from the Audiobus Forum. Michael is not only very talented but also extremely prolific. You can check out hundreds of his improvisations at / michael-levy-387395070
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & Giveaway Details
01:59 First Listen using midi from Piano Motifs app, How the Morph Pad Works, presets with custom reverb
05:51 The FX Section, ‘Control by Morph Pad’ setting, the EQ section
07:27 The Reverb Section, Morph Pad with auto-reverb
08:26 The Delay Section
11:48 Velocity Response Curves, are parameters automated?, liquid morph, tuning, transpose
15:47 Comparison of Pure Piano, Ravenscroft 275 and Korg Module American D. Big thanks to Michael Levi (LinearLineman) for providing this beautiful improv midi
30:25 Outro & Overall Review
App Store Link & Description
apps.apple.com/app/id1336486618
Description:
Pure Piano is a professional, multi-sampled concert grand piano with a unique Morph Pad that allows you to explore a multitude of sounds ranging from mellow and intimate tones to surreal, cinematic textures.
Similar to an XY pad in its flat, tactile nature, the Morph Pad offers up nine different core timbres of the piano including percussive, cinematic, bright, and intimate, to name a few. The “pure” piano sits untouched at the heart and center of the space, surrounded by eight more presets for you to explore as you guide your finger seamlessly through the wide-ranging tonal palette of the piano. As you do so, the various timbres blend together allowing you to create your own sounds comprising combinations of neighboring presets for you to save and recall. It doesn’t stop there either. The Morph Pad is linked to the app’s inbuilt EQ, reverb, and delay and so operates as a macro control adding even more to the experience by way of ever-changing texture and atmosphere, all from just one single piano.
Equipped with customizable reverb, EQ, and delay, sound creation becomes even more creative. Simply unlink any of the audio effects from the Morph Pad to dial in your own settings. Maybe you want to add a long reverb tail to add some extra atmosphere, tweak the EQ a little or add some delay to a particular sound. It’s up to you.
If all that isn’t enough, there’s a host of flexible tuning options for when you need them. The stretched, concert piano tuning is how a piano technician would tune the piano for concerts in order to achieve rich tonal chord textures across the entire range. The equal temperament tuning on the other hand is the standard western tuning scheme, best for when layering Pure Piano with other sounds like electric pianos, pads or strings. Also provided is the ability to transpose the piano up or down in either semi-tones or Hz for fine-tune adjustments.
Pure Piano is designed and developed by Hamburg-based e-instruments, renowned for their high-end digital recreations of acoustic instruments.
• 24-bit, 44.1 kHz
• Requires iOS 13 or above
• 1.1GB installation
Universal: Yes

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[@nonyourbuz5805]

....a copy would be nice...Thanks

[@DanielSamulewiczXXI]

I agree about Ravenscroft Piano and also prefere its sound over Korg Module pianos. Sometimes I find it too realistic and classical concert sounding, though. So, I really would like to try Pure Piano for some jazzy ambient and lo-fi.

[@Groovvy81]

Thanks for the review and the giveaway!

[@scorpionleader1967]

I like that the colors reflect the mood. I’d also like a chance in the giveaway.

[@cellarstudios8953]

Amazing i am looking foward TO IT!

[@Michael_Lak]

Great review. Definitely interested in this.

[@nonstopdemo]

Looking forward to the review, thanks!

[@roastedegg4374]

Really cool. Love the morphing feature.

[@careyviton]

Love the morphing feature. Thanks 🙏 Gav!

[@silasgarrett2431]

I was genuinely curious about this one, though I wasn't sure I needed a piano sound on my iPad, since I have those elsewhere. Thanks for the demo!

[@SharifKerbage]

The morph-pad is such an amazing feature! Thank you!

[@np-sq5sr]

Pure piano ...brilliant Gavin ..and thanks for the helpen the last question ...it worked a treat ... ✌️👍👍👍🙏🙏👍

[@acornsonata]

another great walk-through . Thanks .

[@CaraWeston]

What a wonderful sound it has. I love the morphing. It’s a must have, and I want Ravenscroft, too.

[@KazemHemeida]

Great and detailed demo! Fully agree this and Ravenscroft are complementary! Thank you Gavin! Enjoyed the video as always! Would certainly love to win it and wish good luck to all!

[@everybodyhasoul5438]

I couldn't even wait for the video drop before buying. Really great. It's the first iOS piano that I feel inspired by musically when I play.

[@mickturner8977]

Nice comparison Gavin. Thanks. They are all good in their own way, but I love the control pad on this. I hope I get a chance to play it. Cheers. Goodnight.🍻

[@michaelocomain9118]

Brilliant concept for an immensely playable piano, that I find absolutely inspiring to listen to!!! Appreciate the demo!!!

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Cheers Michael!

[@ansonrathbone391]

Looks like a very wonderful app. Sounds great! Thanks for the intro, Gavin.

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Pleasure, Anson

[@howardanderson3061]

Wow this sounds beautiful, it looks and sounds great. I'm just getting a handle on Piano Motifs, thanks for exposing me to that must have app. I grew up with a real piano at my house and the options and variations available take me back to hearing a real piano in a room I'll be getting this app for sure, however as you pointed the delay seems a bit wonky but not a game changer. Great Vid!!!

[@helmski]

Just FANTASTIC! Way to point out the app's greatest strength, thanks Gav! Soooo many possibilities with a simple interface.

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Isn't it the bee's knees!

[@lasselu]

Nice review as always...Pure Piano sounds fantastic...

[@PiotrTalalay]

Thanks a lot Gav! You finally made me a fan of Ravenscroft 275, which I own for a long time but never had an idea to use. Sympathetic resonances makes the instrument out of it. Cheers!

[@gurumonkey]

Sounds great! would love this one!

[@degreeoffreedom2268]

Really love the pad sound and the morphing feature.

[@Weareroses]

Didn’t think I needed another piano... looks like I do. Great video bro.

[@arslanr]

Great tutorial and very through as always. Thanks for hard work. Good luck to everyone.

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Thnx Arslan 🙏

[@ralphschauner5375]

Thank you for this in-depth review. Pure Piano sounds like a great new addition to the iOS world. Would love to win one. Thanks for the hint at the Motifs app too 😊

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Piano Motifs is great. I did a few vids on it, though it has had updates too since, take a look inmy archives 👍

[@nariskor7524]

Have it on my wishlist, such a beautiful instrument!

[@alexabugaber]

Hey Man.. this is superb!! Possibilities are endless love it!! Need to make a song with this

[@jasonmousseau]

Thank you, I've been looking for an iOS piano auv3, this sounds amazing!

[@leonlkowalski]

Great review, Gavin. And yes, after watching it, of course I do need another piano app now. Maybe I get lucky...😁

[@BujarSylejmani]

I was trying to avoid until now any videos of Pure Piano, because I thought I wont need any other piano app after buying the ravenscroft. But this sounds painfully good. Thanks for a very comprehensive video as usual 👏🏼

[@jasminhazam8166]

Beautiful demo

[@PoppaDocRocks]

This sounds so lovely, I like the simple GUI, with preset x/y. Would love to win me a copy. Yet another Great video Gav!

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Cheers Chris!

[@Groovvy81]

Sounds really good, thanks for the review!

[@GavinskisTutorials]

My pleasure Eric, glad it was useful for you

[@thomasfish6566]

Nice! Pure Piano sounds great and I really like the on-the-fly morphing capabilities.

[@sevenape]

Thanks for another great video! I’d love a copy of this one I must say!

[@mediaphile]

Looks and sounds great! I used to have something similar ages ago, but this looks very easy to use. Thanks for the demo!

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Pleasure Andrew!

[@oldman1944]

Thanks for this. Sounds really good!

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Cheers!

[@tunepsyc4365]

Very nice sounds 💯

[@jeroen6969]

Looking forward to this Pure Piano app 👍

[@user-mh5jd7kb9q]

Can’t wait to watch the premiere !

[@xobkcaj]

Thanks for another great video. A good piano is always appreciated. Love to win this one.

[@DinMcHine]

Thank You very much! After watching this I started to wish I had one!

[@rainchaser5389]

I find your channel to be very interesting and informative. I’ve come to trust your judgement, and have made many purchases based on information that you share with us. Thank you for posting.

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Very glad to hear this, thank you for your appreciation Rain 👍

[@rainchaser5389]

@@GavinskisTutorials You’re welcome. Thanks again. 🎼

[@crowncentral3733]

Wow, this sounds amazing!

[@gregprong9089]

Nice flexibility with the pad and reverse features.

[@mundelator]

Beautiful in the lower register and so fun to jam with.

[@GavinskisTutorials]

In lower register this is the king, for sure!

[@peanutcram7927]

Great sounds!

[@cosimodastore7228]

Always interested to look at another piano !

[@rsover]

Sounds beautiful!

[@Markrspooner]

Definitely a library I am interested in, so really interested on your thoughts on this Gav

[@PunchPinch]

Thanks for the comparison. Love the sound of this as well as the price relative to Ravenscroft.

[@GavinskisTutorials]

This is only an intro price, so grab it now, soon it will be similar price to Raven

[@saintmoz]

It just sounds bloody good. I love prepared pianos or pianos with big effects chains. Yep, once I get the funds this will be added to the piano arsenal.

[@samueledwards6145]

Thanks Gav for another fantastic video. I do like this app and hope to win Pure piano.

[@mikewebb9894]

Sounds great! Love the chance to win this.

[@eddrake4824]

Sounds great! We are spoiled to have another nice piano on iOS. Thanks for the video!

[@ruddockmusic9249]

Good luck to all for a copy of Pure. Thanks for the vid Gavin 🤘

[@MrDjvisoki]

Sounds really lovely

[@stratocumulusnimbostratus328]

Really enjoyed that thank you would love to win this

[@ThalThalThal]

Always nice tutorials!! Great!!

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Thanks!

[@SkyTortoiseFerryman]

Sounds so great ina relatively small size. Amazing!

[@benmoore2429]

This piano app sounds amazing, I like the morphing feature.

[@nitsuanate]

There is always room for good pianos! This one looks interesting and seems to have good sounds. I really think it would be a good addition to any work sounds

[@skieswatcher9321]

As always thanks for demoing and adding my name in the hat 🤠. Cheers

[@MrDakti]

I love that piano sound. I try my luck to win Pure Piano, thank you.

[@ZOgrameMusic]

Really nice app, and great tutorial as always :)

[@bristol_manor]

sounds pretty lovely!

[@oelbachsurfer]

Very nice Piano!!! Good to have one copy !

[@frankramrath8433]

25 Minutes, and then we "are" live. I love piano-Apps, so i'm happy to watch it. And thanks for the give aways. Greetings from Germany. - Frank (FRMusik)

[@frankramrath8433]

I came from Pianist Pro (that i liked a long time) go to Neo Soul Keys (that killed my CPU Resources), to Retro Piano ;-) and use Module Pro and iM1 (in Gadget 2 ). But open for a good new Piano Sound.

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Cheers Frank, nice to see you here

[@RicardoPeixoto]

Sounds lovely

[@salamandersm]

Wow this sounds fantastic

[@tonynekrews]

The mixing / morphing options are pretty impressive

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Definitely Tone, lots of fun to be had there with that morphing

[@SeanPithie]

Wow I’d love this one! 😱

[@tahiche.]

I love the interface on this app.

[@JamieMallender]

Beautiful sounding thing! Nicely demonstrated dude. I think I’d like to get this app. :)

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Cheers Jamie, nice to see u here my man

[@iainspence9680]

Ok so I DO need another piano lol Great review as always 👍😎

[@ecou1915]

I really like how versatile this piano is.

[@manuelzito]

I love Pure Piano!!! Thanks, as always!

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Glad to hear it Manuel!

[@TheIvoryman]

Great review, Gavin!

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Thanks! Cool new update for this is coming out very soon btw!

[@NerveNickels]

Sounds great. I'm always looking for a new Piano App.

[@anghelyi]

Beautiful... It sounds so much better than my Casio digital piano...

[@PK_TANG_PK]

Amazing effect when comparing to other piano apps! Would love to have one!

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Pretty cool indeed 😎

[@RevellingTerror]

Can't have enough Pianos! Great that you're back in full swing, hope you're keeping well sir.🍻👍

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Cheers James, not too bad! Busy as a mofo! Yerself?

[@RevellingTerror]

@@GavinskisTutorials alls great, May Day weekend family time and doing as little as possible lol

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Sweet!

[@co1inn]

For pianos I usually am quite happy with just samples from Pianobook for example, but the morphing pad and the easy curve configurations might make this finally a piano app worth having for me!

[@everybodyhasoul5438]

How does the tone of this compare to the pianos on Pianobook?

[@kairogerstrmcase5466]

I already can’t wait!

[@Steelichi9]

I really like the ability to have hybrid sounds. I would like them to allow custom combinations of the different types of effects that we could morph between. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Me too and i asked them for that - it is annoying being limited to the way they set it up on the morph pad, we may want to rearrange

[@antti909]

It sounds and looks very ”pure”. I could give a go moving, mixing and mingling around with that morphing feature, that’s really cool.

[@federicosardi4979]

Delightful app! Would love to add it to my “collection”

[@simonbremen7184]

To me, Pure Piano sounds the most natural of the three compared apps. And I like the possibilities the morph pad offers!

[@thomasipad7719]

Great video, thanks!

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Thank you!

[@sebastiansalt]

Sounds really lovely, not even for iOS standards. Thanks for showing!

[@GavinskisTutorials]

IOS is no longer the poor relative of desktop lol

[@bangyourhead]

Great video again. Had i not brought ravenscroft just a few weeks ago, this would have been an instabuy. For now, I’ll try my luck with the giveaway.

[@fam.7971]

Nice tutorial Gavin, I didn’t expect less on this one and you did not disappoint 🤭😁💪, thanks for all your time you put into this, I skip the giveaway, because I feel rich to own all three piano’s 🤗, I am only left with a question how you did set this up in AUM, cause I test/compare piano’s and synths as well and found what you do very useful 👌, you did use Xequence, to play the midi or not ? Again thanks Gavin, wish you all the best and specific on the area of health 🧡

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Thnx Jan. Yes, I used xequence and I just fed it into all 3 piano's, then bypassed the ones I was not using at any given time

[@alzimmermann5170]

Fine analysis of the merits and debits of these pianos. Don’t own any of the 3. Would love to win Pure Piano to hook up to Korg keyboard. My acoustic piano has became a costly maintenance sinkhole. 🙁 Thanks for the comprehensive reviews!

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Cheers Al!

[@mickturner8977]

Looking forward to this one Gavin. At last, my own time zone! 😂

[@Wickerman1958]

Very natural sounding. Nice.

[@dedfoc62]

I felt in 🧡with this 🎹, massive thanks Gavinsky 👌, hope to win a copy😎

[@GavinskisTutorials]

She's a beaut alright!

[@kairogerstrmcase5466]

Oh, there are some nice flowing and changing stuff I there. I really like it! Another great video from our hero. Looking forward to watching the rest In bed. Keep on making awesome content! And well wishes on yer eye. Lots o love from Norway .

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Thank you as always Kai!

[@PedroSantos-vc9dr]

Love the piano sound but the morphing is an amazing feature!

[@bulb74]

I'm pretty interested about this instrument. Thanks

[@eylvy]

The interface here makes this standout above the other piano apps. The mangling, the reverb, the reversed delay etc. Really sounds good. Btw, loved the idea of using a reverse delay app when this app is on reverse on your IG. Hope to win this one. I also need to get YaleD, and of course Piano Motifs.

[@GavinskisTutorials]

Luckily both those apps are cheap!

[@eylvy]

@@GavinskisTutorials price of a coffee, both

[@Kaiser333333]

Thanks for another great review, will pick up a copy if i don't win one :)