Oh, and here's the link for those who haven't checked it out - http://www.artvista.net/Virtual_Grand_Piano.html
artvista virtual grand piano?
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- KVRAF
- 3971 posts since 19 Apr, 2005 from Brissie
Does this work on Receptor? Sounds pretty realistic, so I'm tempted by it...

Oh, and here's the link for those who haven't checked it out - http://www.artvista.net/Virtual_Grand_Piano.html
Oh, and here's the link for those who haven't checked it out - http://www.artvista.net/Virtual_Grand_Piano.html
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- MUSEician
- 682 posts since 20 Aug, 2004 from California
Looks like it is using the Kontakt player like Garritan Personal Orchestra. That means that you would need a Receptorized installer so that you can use the Registration tool.
You should post a message in the wish list thread. AFAIK you are the first to ask for it, but if enough people want it we will put it closer to the head of the list.
In the mean time you could consider the Boesendorfer290 from East/West. It's a little more expensive though.
You should post a message in the wish list thread. AFAIK you are the first to ask for it, but if enough people want it we will put it closer to the head of the list.
In the mean time you could consider the Boesendorfer290 from East/West. It's a little more expensive though.
Dan Timis
Software Developer
Muse Research, Inc.
Software Developer
Muse Research, Inc.
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- KVRist
- 387 posts since 24 Aug, 2004
FYI....
The developer from Artvista stated on another forum that he had sent someone from Muse a copy for testing.
I haven't heard it myself, but this is by all accounts a fantastic library.
The developer from Artvista stated on another forum that he had sent someone from Muse a copy for testing.
I haven't heard it myself, but this is by all accounts a fantastic library.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 3971 posts since 19 Apr, 2005 from Brissie
Thanks for the tip, Phil - how are you getting on with White Grand Jr? I missed the special, but I'm thinking of getting it anyway, as well as Artvista. I'm also upgrading my controller keyboard, and trying to choose between a new Yamaha P90, or a second hand Oberheim (!) M2000 or something (with onboard sounds). Any opinions on either of these? The Oberheim has a few nice controller things (sliders etc) as well as no wall wart (grrr), so I'm surprised to be leaning towards that - a mate is offering it to me fairly cheaply.
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- KVRist
- 387 posts since 24 Aug, 2004
I like the White Grand Jr. quite a bit.
For starters....it fits in RAM, so no worrying about DFD. It also sounds good in mono - which is not true for many other libraries.
When I first got it, it didn't play well - the dynamics were weird. I'm guessing that this was due to using Konpakt vs. Kontakt. I spent a bunch of time tweaking the patch though, and now it is very expressive. If you purchase the library let me know and I will send you my tweaks.
I'm using a Yamaha P200 for a controller now. I decided to keep a digital piano in the mix for 2 reasons. 1...if Receptor goes down, I can just plug in and go. 2...I can switch to the Yammie for a song while Receptor is changing from White Grand to a Scarbee library, or whtever. I have a midi solutions
processor that enables me to maximize the few controller features that the digital piano has.
For starters....it fits in RAM, so no worrying about DFD. It also sounds good in mono - which is not true for many other libraries.
When I first got it, it didn't play well - the dynamics were weird. I'm guessing that this was due to using Konpakt vs. Kontakt. I spent a bunch of time tweaking the patch though, and now it is very expressive. If you purchase the library let me know and I will send you my tweaks.
I'm using a Yamaha P200 for a controller now. I decided to keep a digital piano in the mix for 2 reasons. 1...if Receptor goes down, I can just plug in and go. 2...I can switch to the Yammie for a song while Receptor is changing from White Grand to a Scarbee library, or whtever. I have a midi solutions
processor that enables me to maximize the few controller features that the digital piano has.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 3971 posts since 19 Apr, 2005 from Brissie
Yeah, that's why I want a digital piano with onboard sounds too. I'll probably get something like the midi solutions if I go the Yamaha route - thanks for your POV!

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- MUSEician
- 682 posts since 20 Aug, 2004 from California
I have it right here on my desk. We are alredy very busy so we will not be able to get to it right away. But, it won't be too long either until we have some news. I too am very curious as to how it sounds and how well it performs.
Dan Timis
Software Developer
Muse Research, Inc.
Software Developer
Muse Research, Inc.
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- KVRAF
- 3644 posts since 27 Nov, 2003 from beach side australia
i have both the artvista virtual grand and the malmsjo piano(special deal) on my p.c., i know that doesn't help answer your question but they are both very nice and worth the purchase.
