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benjamind · Post by **benjamind** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 12:27 pm

Matto, so very true. I know that's why they still sell. But I won't be buying them. They just don't have the ability to be truly musical. That's why I've yet to hear of a decent jazz virtual instrument. Garritan's J&BB is ok, but it leaves a lot to be desired compared to the expressive capabilities of the Solo Stradivarius (which is based on samples but there is a technology applied to the samples so that they are phase-aligned).

Perhaps that's what Garritan should do next - apply this morphing ability to the Jazz, the big band library that is coming out, and the Advanced Personal Orchestra which I believe is still under development. They would win me over if they did this, but right now...forget it.

Kalamata Kid · Post by **Kalamata Kid** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 5:40 pm

fmr,

"about two weeks" are up for the True Piano
Sept. 27 post!!!???

When or where are the demos?
How much $?

http://www.truepianos.com

BTW is this the True Piano the same piano discussed in
the thread "New Quality Piano VSTi"

http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... ight=piano

The reason I ask is that I am also considering the
Sampletekk 7CG - The Seven Seas Grand Piano

http://www.sampletekk.com/products.php?cat=42

bluedad · Post by **bluedad** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 6:01 pm

Kalamata Kid wrote:
BTW is this the True Piano the same piano discussed in
the thread "New Quality Piano VSTi"
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... ight=piano

yes

HamsterMadness · Post by **HamsterMadness** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 3:16 am

Hi,

If the 7CG piano is the/a right piano for you, perhaps you should buy it. All somewhat similar 'good' products have advantages and disadvantages when they are compared. It's however very hard to judge a virtual piano instrument from a few demonstration songs alone.

If you have good piano playing skills you can also do wonders with a 'crappy' piano soundfont and some added effects. The end result might sound better than a 'newby' using the most realistic virtual piano instrument ever.

So deciding on the product you might want to buy is a very personal matter.

In short if you totally lack good piano playing and mastering skills probably any piano related product will do to some extend.

Regarding the release date.. All I know is 'very soon'. About the price.. It's not known to the betatesters afaik.

Kalamata Kid wrote:fmr,

"about two weeks" are up for the True Piano
Sept. 27 post!!!???

When or where are the demos?
How much $?
http://www.truepianos.com

BTW is this the True Piano the same piano discussed in
the thread "New Quality Piano VSTi"
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... ight=piano

The reason I ask is that I am also considering the
Sampletekk 7CG - The Seven Seas Grand Piano
http://www.sampletekk.com/products.php?cat=42

djsubject · Post by **djsubject** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 2:20 pm

two weeks my fanny

comming sooner than you think my wifes fanny

sounds nice though!!

Subz

Seaside Music · Post by **Seaside Music** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 4:23 pm

unfortunately for true piano, they are "coming later than I care about".

james0tucson · Post by **james0tucson** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:50 am

While waiting for someone trying on clothes in the ladies department, I played with a couple of Casios that were on display in the store. I was shocked at how good the piano was. It sounded ok (hard to really tell in that environment, but still), and the action was actually really good.

I also played with a casio "WKS". I was jamming with a bass/drawbar split and one of the drumbeats.

Casio is not my cup of tea, but you could do worse.

Kalamata Kid · Post by **Kalamata Kid** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 4:05 am

I have posted in other threads that I was impressed with the piano action of the Casio 88 key piano. I may buy one and use it as a midi controller. I forgot he model number. I suppose they are all the same. My appreciation of the Casio is in comparison with other keyboards under $1200 I tested on several occasion. Its hard to believe that a Casio would be so good.

A few thirds on the subject:

88 key controller <$500 recommendations?
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... iano+casio

Help me select a piano action keyboard midi controller
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... iano+casio

What keyboard - 88 keys hammer action
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... iano+casio

SpIdErWeB · Post by **SpIdErWeB** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 8:10 am

Up ?!

Kalamata Kid · Post by **Kalamata Kid** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:45 am

Wondering which will be last the true piano or energyXT 2.

Please wake me up when either arrives.

Watto · Post by **Watto** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:54 am

bluedad · Post by **bluedad** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 12:08 pm

Kalamata Kid wrote:Wondering which will be last the true piano or energyXT 2.

Please wake me up when either arrives.

that's funny. trust me, truepianos is being worked on.
I just installed a new beta of the third module last night. It's coming on, but have no idea when it'll be ready.

Kalamata Kid · Post by **Kalamata Kid** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 3:26 pm

I am sure the wait will be worth it for both the true pianos

and energyXT

. Time goes faster when sleeping, so wake me up when they arrive.

Kalamata Kid · Post by **Kalamata Kid** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:46 am

Ooooops! I meant hibernation rather than sleep. I will spend that winter in my den. Wake me up in the spring to witness the arrival of the true pianos and energyXT.

Cygnus X-1 · Post by **Cygnus X-1** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 1:08 am

bluedad wrote:
Kalamata Kid wrote:Wondering which will be last the true piano or energyXT 2.

Please wake me up when either arrives.
that's funny. trust me, truepianos is being worked on.
I just installed a new beta of the third module last night. It's coming on, but have no idea when it'll be ready.

Then why don't they release a demo beta, even with a 5-note poly and a police siren going on every 3 seconds

. I don't mind a few bugs. I just want to play it and see how it feels and compares to Pianoteq.

Best.

A new piano in town