Best Plugin For Solo Piano Works ???

[dreamkeeper]

What's the best KVR?

It's "this" KVR - or you could try the Beluga...

[FrankT]

Regarding weighted keys: this is not only important for modelled pianos but also for sample libraries. When I am playing TruePianos or ImperfectSamples or whatever you choose on springy midi keys with very limited expression control the outcome pretty much sucks. In contrast to this even the ROM piano of my Yamaha S90XS sounds pretty good when I am playing it on the weighted Yamaha keys.

The only thing that sucks then is my poor playing, not the instrument

[hailduong]

I prefer TruePiano. You may want to try this one: RMM Pianos. Free but pretty cool http://www.realmusicmaker.com/rmm-sfz/

[MichaelHg]

Regarding Pianoteq, I used Pianoteq 3 as the only sound source for a solo piano project that was released this past March. Demos can be heard on my website: michaelhagglund.com and on Amazon, iTunes, etc.

I had several sample libraries to chose from while I was writing the music, but I found that Pianoteq didn't distract me with tonal and response inconsistencies, while the sample libraries did. It's difficult to write when you're being constantly distracted, so Pianoteq helped the writing process immensely. I used it for the final recording also.

In retrospect, after the writing was done, and the midi information recorded, I should have used a good sample library for the final recording. A number of adjustments would have been needed, but the finished product would have been substantially better.

In my opinion, Pianoteq doesn't sound convincingly like a piano in a solo context- the complexity of tone just isn't there. That goes for Pianoteq 4 too. But as a tool for writing, as a sketchpad, in a mix, and in a band context many times, I think Pianoteq is great. This is no small thing, and I'm glad Pianoteq exists for those purposes.

[Kaboom75]

Galaxy Instruments The Giant. Its got 13 velocity layers and pedal samples and it's sampled form a piano thats twice the size of a concert grand.

Pianoteq should be better for playability.

[Nighthawk77]

Hi

With the intent on recording a solo piano album what VST plugin would be best recommended ? I've sampled through EWQL Pianos, Galaxy 2, Steinway Vintage D and Ivory 2.

I know it's down to personal preference but advice would be helpful.


Thanks.

I purchased the Galaxy Vintage D, have to say it sounds great with the right settings. I lot of people seem to like the Pianoteq, the demo did nothing for me. On the other hand, the Vintage D demo sounded fantastic.

I just mixed some tunes I used it in and it does sound GREAT.