So having had to use a Logic Piano plugin that was pretty average I was wondering what the best Piano VSt is out there, and does anyone have any recommendations or links showing them in action?
I’m going to have a crack at Whuthering Heights next so need something good sounding for the Piano 
Una Corda by NI is fantastic
Thanks
I’m having a look at a load of videos on youtube of it now. Sounds really good
modart pianoteq is pretty good too. i like to layer it with something like una corda, as pianoteq is fuller, but sample libraries seem to have a more lively character.
Thanks I’ll check that as well
Alicia’s Keys by NI sounds lovely. It’s always named in lists for the best piano libraries.
SO GOOD! Love it
The Pianist setting is awe inspiring to me
One of those petty things for me - sounds good, but could never buy because of the tacky name.
looks ugly as well, but sounds great imo
Yeah, it took me a while before I actually played with it myself(I have Komplete Ultimate, so it just came with it) because it sounds in the same vein as video games based off a movie.
But it actually sounds really good!
I love the Malmsjö acoustic grand, such a mellow, warm sound. Cannot rem anymore what format it originally was in, have converted it to NI Kontakt 4 years ago…
Do you use Battery much?
Not much, but I’ve poked around in it.
Always been tempted by it - not sure why, I barely do any drum programming.
Hi,
I think Synthogy’s Ivory series are the best ones.
you can listen to audio examples on their website
http://synthogy.com/index.php/products/software-products/ivory-2-studio-grands
Also If you like EPs Keyscape is absolutely mind blowing.
In the package you will also find a gorgeous C7 grand with crazy dynamics and 2 vintage uprights, but keyscape comes with a limit of 64 voices. Could be a problem depending on what you are trying to achieve.
Here is 2 demos with some of the best players out there.
cheers!
Hi Davy,
Steinberg’s ‘The Grand 3’ (Absolute collection) and
NI’s ‘The Gentleman’ (Komplete series).
I’ve no subjective view on whether Arturia’s Piano V is absolutely or relatively good, it’s not something I have issue with or great expectation of
But what I do like about it, and it may not be unique, is that it is modelled, so you have a lot of flexibility and intrinsic playing dynamics rather than layers
Will a modelled acoustic instrument ever sound as good as a sample of the real thing ? probably not, but it does offer other clear advantages … having said that, endlessly tweaking a piano all day is not where it’s at for me either … if it had a ‘prepared’ piano model that allowed that degree of tweaking I might, but i 'd sooner load up some samples in any case
But, there’s definitely a lot of flexibility (and midi control) in this which may be a buzz-kill or perfect depending on your perspective
Anyway, here, as it happens, is Cenk’s old colleague from the LMS doing a walkthrough of some of the params, keep in mind that all of this is midi controllable
Excellent - look forward to hearing the results!