Software Piano Comparison

[@masterful9954]

Thank you for this brother

[@dapeegoo]

Please review: Keyscape C7, Ravenscroft, NI Noire, Sonicculture Hammersmith Pro, Impact Soundworks Pearl Concert Grand and Imperfect Samples pianos. Thanks!

[@pablopelaez8659]

Great Review God Blease you Bro

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

You should click the little chain icon in Logic's UI (top Right) - so you can change tracks and the open plug-in window will update to show you the plug-in UI automatically. Makes life MUCH easier when that blasted window updates without you closing and opening each one over and over and over and over. :D

[@michaelfanghanel2533]

Thanks for this review! Ravenscroft and NI Noire would be very interesting too ;)

[@xras66]

always love XLN keys

[@rafaelujvari2025]

Cornerstone is the one of the best songs!

[@theguestbedroomproductions]

I know you didn’t compare in the video, but would love to see a Keyscape preset for Mainstage

[@janmol8993]

Thank you for this review. I use the CFX a lot, but indeed I miss the dynamic range setting. What do you think of PianoTeq? Modelling for maximum tweaking?

[@PeterJamesProductions]

It felt a little lifeless to me. Although it's a great option if you don't want a sample based piano though

[@petterrong1590]

What does the "Dynamic Range" knob in the advanced tab of Garritan CFX do, if it doesn't adjust the dynamic volume range of the samples like on the other pianos?

[@hatricklov]

The only one I haven't seen mentioned is Waves' Grand Rhapsody. It's another CPU-heavy one, but I like it's quality. Would love to hear your take on it though!

[@trentonortgies1754]

Would’ve loved if you went deeper in to the CPU usage. Which would you recommend for low CPU? Also any thoughts on the Ravenscroft 275?

[@PeterJamesProductions]

Any of the Native Instrument Pianos are very CPU friendly. I like the Ravenscroft, but don't love it. My go to these days is Embertone's Walker D (hammer perspective). But it's very CPU heavy.

[@j.armijomusic]

That CFX sounds like it's on steroids. Never heard it before

[@jgalindor]

¿Is that good or bad?

[@j.armijomusic]

@@jgalindor good

[@timrhealy]

Do you have any idea what piano vst Aaron Moses uses over at Maverick City? LOVE it - trying to figure it out lol

[@evachier]

Great review, any thoughts on the Addictive Keys Studio Grand?

[@PeterJamesProductions]

I tried the demo and I didn't really like it. I was surprised it wasn't as good as the Modern Upright to be honest.

[@MACLima]

@@PeterJamesProductions Same to me on the Studio Grand. Something good on the earphones but not that well on the PA.

[@okay1904]

Peter James, which keyboard controller did you use, and did you have to adjust MIDI velocity mapping(touch sensitivity) of your keyboard, in software or hardware, globally (same setting for all pianos) or individually for each piano?

[@Pommypocket]

I'd love to hear your thoughts on NI Noir or Keyscape's various pianos.

[@PeterJamesProductions]

Matthew Ryan Matthew Ryan I haven’t had a chance to really look at the Nior yet. But I’ve heard good things. I tried not to include suite type piano products in this review, but i think Keyscape’s biggest selling point is its more unique instruments and the fact you can open them inside Omnisphere and use the Steam engine to manipulate them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/an_Of36QZrWbotU

[@darrenjurevicius8630]

Nice comparison! How does the 'Piano in 162' compare to this bunch?

[@PeterJamesProductions]

Darren Jurevicius The piano in 162 is a great free piano! But i feel it lacks velocity layers and hard to make a smooth transition from soft to loud because of that with this piano

[@tranngocquy7652]

Hello. Do u use an interface sound card? Is there different between soungs using and not using interface?

[@PeterJamesProductions]

Every computer has a built in sound card, it’s just usually not very high quality which is why I use an external interface.

[@MACLima]

Please, any comments on NI Alicia Keys?

[@PeterJamesProductions]

It's a nice piano, but it's a C4 from memory so not as large as a full C7 grand for example, so a shorter soundboard. I did own it for a bit before I got The Giant, but I don't use it anymore.

[@SeminoleWind]

Pete let's see you jam on a Keyscape Yamaha C7!

[@richardpenrose1968]

What are your thoughts on Cinepiano compared to the Garritan CFX and Walker ConcertD?

[@PeterJamesProductions]

I have all of them and I gravitate towards the Walker Concert D more than all the others now. Should update this video :)

[@richardpenrose1968]

@@PeterJamesProductions Thanks Peter. I have the Walker here as well and it is my most used piano along with NI Noire. However, I find the middle range lacks bite and attack when playing fortissimo compared to other areas of the instrument? It sounds as though the midrange sounds softer in attack?

[@PeterJamesProductions]

@@richardpenrose1968 I haven’t noticed that actually, but I only use the Hammer perspective to get more definition out of the piano.

[@richardpenrose1968]

@@PeterJamesProductions I use the Hammer perspective as well but find there is an inconsistency in tone across the piano? Some notes sound thinner and more wirey and others sounds fuller but quite dull and lifeless? For example if you listen to the note C6 this sounds very thin and metallic compared to all the notes either side. I also find a wide range of the notes don't produce a true fortissimo tone. C3 makes this quite obvious when you compare this tone to C6. I'm considering the Garritan CFX as this appears to have a more consistent tone in the demos I've heard and can produce a better fortissimo tone?

[@PeterJamesProductions]

@@richardpenrose1968 I love the overall tone and vibe of the Walker D, but haven’t listened as closely as you probably have to the individual velocity layers etc. Sometimes I find if a piano is too ‘perfect’ it sounds a bit stale and lifeless. But this is all personal preference in the end I guess.

[@777Witness]

Hey Pete! Could you tell me what piano vst is used on this song? Thanks!

[@PeterJamesProductions]

Which song?

[@777Witness]

@@PeterJamesProductions Thought I pasted the link. My bad. kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLPZZywrbWYhLc King of Kings (LIVE)

[@erickbic]

Qual é a musica em 5:35?

[@ThePauloman80]

"Clocks" by Coldplay.

[@curador1093]

Review: NI Noire 🙂

[@PeterJamesProductions]

Definitely need to try this piano!

[@curador1093]

@@PeterJamesProductions What you think about the Noire?

[@MACLima]

16:31 :D