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What’s the latest piano library worth getting?

river angler said:
Between Noire & Ascend you really have everything from a very detailed intricate felt piano and classic grand piano to a filmic soundscaping piano instrument. I have both these piano libraries to cover all my piano needs both in the studio and live on stage. Both fantastically creative, expressive musical instruments in their own right.
I really don't see how anyone could possibly need yet another piano library considering the vast capabilities between these two.
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I like chocolate. Every flavor ever invented, or that ever will be. Each is different. And I wanna try them all. Each *is* different.
 
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Thundercat said:
Anyone have any experience with the Neo Plano from Sound Magic? Sounds intriguing...
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Some recent info (including my feedback/opinion) here:

2020 NAMM Show Sale Event: Save up to 71% on instruments and effect plugins

Sound Magic has some exclusive deals throughout the duration of the NAMM show. Offers include: 71% off Neo EQ 71% off Upright Grand 50% OFF China Impression 25% off Neo Piano Get Pipa Free when you purchase Bamboo Dreams GetKonghou Free when you purchase Guzheng For more deals, please visit our...
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The sale on the Uprights is extended until Jan 27th.
 
CGR said:
Some recent info (including my feedback/opinion) here:

2020 NAMM Show Sale Event: Save up to 71% on instruments and effect plugins

Sound Magic has some exclusive deals throughout the duration of the NAMM show. Offers include: 71% off Neo EQ 71% off Upright Grand 50% OFF China Impression 25% off Neo Piano Get Pipa Free when you purchase Bamboo Dreams GetKonghou Free when you purchase Guzheng For more deals, please visit our...
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The sale on the Uprights is extended until Jan 27th.
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Thank you CGR. I like your sample and the neo piano sounded terrific too. Will consider for next round of sales.
 
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As good the VSL Synchron pianos are, I have found VSL Imperial more enjoyable and my favorite all around. Does anyone have both and prefer the VSL Synchron and, if so, why?
 
dsblais said:
As good the VSL Synchron pianos are, I have found VSL Imperial more enjoyable and my favorite all around. Does anyone have both and prefer the VSL Synchron and, if so, why?
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I have the VSL Synchron Bluthner & Bosendorfer Upright Standard editions which are superb, and also the VSL Vienna Imperial which really holds it own against the Synchron pianos in my opinion. Obviously very different pianos & characters, so hard to say which I prefer, because I use them for different purposes & character.

The VSL Vienna Imperial was created with quite a different approach to sampling compared to the VSL Synchron pianos - sampled at three positions with multi mic setups (Close, Player, Distant) in the controlled acoustic of VSL's Silent Stage, and the ability to apply reverb to those with the built-in Impulse Responses which include the beautiful ambience of the Wiener Konzerthaus Mozart Saal amongst others. The only downside I see is that half-pedalling is not implemented like in the Synchron pianos, and a few users have complained about minor tuning inconsistencies in the treble at higher velocities, which personally never bothers me.

The VSL Vienna Imperial impresses me every time I use it or hear it. Stunning tone & realism.
 
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How is the Noire piano recorded? Can't find any information on the website regarding what mic setup it has. Are the different mic options?
 
Gerter said:
How is the Noire piano recorded? Can't find any information on the website regarding what mic setup it has. Are the different mic options?
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No mic options, apart from a separate sub mic for the bottom end. I believe after much testing they settled on a pair of Neumann LDC mics up near the hammers, and another single mic near the tail.
 
CGR said:
No mic options, apart from a separate sub mic for the bottom end. I believe after much testing they settled on a pair of Neumann LDC mics up near the hammers, and another single mic near the tail.
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off topic, Craig, but I always remain astonished by the sheer number of piano libraries you have :)
 
Rob said:
off topic, Craig, but I always remain astonished by the sheer number of piano libraries you have :)
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Ha, I know Rob - I really do have a problem! Although I have been collecting them for almost 20 years. Luckily I wasn't around in the 1920s or I'd have a house full of acoustic pianos (and not much else) :)
 
CGR said:
No mic options, apart from a separate sub mic for the bottom end. I believe after much testing they settled on a pair of Neumann LDC mics up near the hammers, and another single mic near the tail.
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Interesting, thanks for letting me know.
How does it blend with an orchestra? Is it easy to mix in into other settings?
 
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