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Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
If so is it worth it. They are selling the full version for $80. The one that comes with Sonar with the Amber module isn't bad.
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/04 17:22:15
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I had it and sold it. I bought Pianoteq Play, and haven't regretted it one bit. In fact, I upgraded to Pianoteq Standard. Truepianos sounds fine, but the next version has been years and years in the making. The didn't inspire confidence in me. The biggest technical flaw is that it's not mono compatible (if that's the right term).
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/04 17:38:49
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I have both TP and pianoteq. TP has not been in development for a while. It has beautiful sound but lack dynamics compared to pianoteq.
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/04 17:55:49
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Thanks I appreciate your feedback. Do either of you have Ravenscroft 275? I'd like your opinion on it.
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/04 18:19:52
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I bought the full version earlier in the year, and I enjoy it. If you have the money though, Pianoteq is the clear winner in every way. TruePianos has some aliasing in the higher frequencies and keys, and has some odd sampled notes that sound kind of off compared to the rest of the octave (adds a bit of character I guess.)
With Pianoteq, it's full physical modeling instead of TruePianos hybrid, so you can customize and tweak the sounds much more to your liking instead of just being limited to the presets in the TP modules. Depending on how you'll be playing the piano or writing midi for it, Pianoteq might be better as well since it responds to sustain, sustenuto, and the soft pedals.
If you just need some piano sounds though, and won't mind it's flaws, TruePianos isn't that bad of a choice for $80.
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/04 18:32:58
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TP at 80 bucks is a good deal.
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/04 18:33:26
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Bob, do yourself a favour and download the demo version of Addictive Keys Studio Grand. The demo version only contains four octaves and three mic perspectives (as opposed to the full version's 88 keys and six mic perspectives) , but it won't ever time out so you can test it as long as you need. It's a beautifully sampled Steinway Model D Concert Grand, and for only $80 it's so much worth it. If I were to keep only one of all my virtual instruments, that would be the one. http://www.xlnaudio.com/demos
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/04 18:38:45
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Canopus Bob, do yourself a favour and download the demo version of Addictive Keys Studio Grand. The demo version only contains four octaves and three mic perspectives (as opposed to the full version's 88 keys and six mic perspectives) , but it won't ever time out so you can test it as long as you need. It's a beautifully sampled Steinway Model D Concert Grand, and for only $80 it's so much worth it. If I were to keep only one of all my virtual instrument, that would be the one. http://www.xlnaudio.com/demos
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/04 19:19:58
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I should point out that I am not a piano player but play well enough (self tought)to write and play for my own music so I appreciate a piano players perspective. I learn a lot about the differences in piano's when you guys get into the more technical aspects of piano's. I have the Pianoteq Stage, all the Addictive keys piano's, Kontakt Grandeur as well as the Ravenscroft 275. The differences are amazing. I think my problem is not knowing how to eq them for a particular song. I don't know if it's just me but a lot of the time the piano sounds different after I record it. Does sample rate play a big part in how these pianos sound? My projects are all recorded with a sample rate of 9600. If this some how affects the piano's in a bad way I will change the sample rate. It looks like I chose good pianos based on your feedback and I appreciate you help.
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/05 08:47:57
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I've considered selling my Truepianos... which has become redundant ever since I bought EWQLl Pianos..
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/05 08:58:47
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In my experience, Pianoteq is by far the best in terms of raw playability. Nothing else I've found gives me a connection with the instrument that is remotely close to Pianoteq. Second favorite is the Garritan CFX. That's a large set of samples but is gorgeously sampled. Put on good headphones on and pick Player perspective. The CFX sounds HUGE, and with the exception of the missing vibration in the fingers, feels real. The CFX is a Yamaha and is thus a bit more strident than the Pianoteq Stewinway D4 simulation. Every time I buy another piano VST i get disappointed.
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/05 09:10:32
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I am glad I don't need to spend more cash on piano vst since I have pianoteq.
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/05 09:27:33
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I use addictive keys rather than Komplete/Kontakt pianos nowadays. They are bloody marvellous. There is a demo.
post edited by Doktor Avalanche - 2015/12/05 09:39:11
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/05 10:33:04
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I have the full TruePianos. It's light on the cpu and good for for practice and sketching out ideas. But development looks dead, as its direct competitor, Pianoteq, left it in the dust long ago. Nowadays, I use Addictive Keys Grand for everyday use, and either VI Labs Steinway or AcousticSamples Kawai Ex Pro for solo work. Still, for $80 (current sale price) True Pianos is a good value alternative to Pianoteq, since you get four piano modules and some control over the playing/sound, where as with Pianoteq Stage (the lowest level), you're stuck with what you have. And the upgrade to the next level, Standard, ain't cheap. Best to demo these pianos before you buy. Your computer system plays a big role in the playability of these pianos, so you definitely need to try them out first.
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/05 10:55:25
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I've been consciously ignoring Addictive Keys since it came out. I am well-covered for both electric and acoustic pianos and acquiring more would just be giving in to GAS. But... Conopus' post made me go listen to XLN's Studio Grand, and I gotta say it's pretty darn good! Maybe even better than anything I've got now, including two other Steinway Model D's. Not gonna spring for 90 bucks on it, but there's a good chance I will grab it next time it goes on sale.
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/05 10:59:39
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No one mentioned Ivory II here. I have it and it's right up there as my go to.
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/05 11:34:56
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+1 for Addictive Keys forgot how I acquired it (m.friend/ swt water). One of them had a ridiculous looking deal a few years back, think I got it for 30 or 40 bucks (with 3 instruments). Turned out to be a great deal, couldn't get over how good this sounded (use 90% of the time Rhodes / 100% of the time if we are talking Piano), and I have tried many piano vst's. I can say with confidence that it was probably worth way more than I paid for it , and i would buy it again at a higher price if I needed to.(all a matter of taste and needs though).
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/05 11:39:14
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Just to add to your options... Another nice piano in the <$100 price range is Acoustica Pianissimo. Quite popular (It's been around a long time), small footprint, and has a warm, round tone. Still 32-bit only, however. http://www.acoustica.com/pianissimo/
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/05 11:54:13
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If you want, I'll transfer my license for Truepianos $40... pm if interested..
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/05 12:42:59
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I popped for Addictive Keys several years ago and have found NO reason to look any further for a better piano suite. It is an absolute must as far as the Grand and Upright, although, the Rhodes leaves a little to be desired. I use Lounge Lizard for my Rhodes and Wurlitzer needs.
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/05 14:13:31
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I always wait till Sampletekk has sales on pianos. I have quite a few of them.
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/06 21:28:15
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Yes I do and it's my go to piano. Sits well in a mix. May not be a perfect emulation but does the job for my taste.
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/06 22:44:37
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If someone wants my copy of TruePianos for USD$40 just shoot me a PM.
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Re: Any one have the Full version of True Pianos?
2015/12/08 11:30:32
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I took TruePianos several days ago, do not forget that they have 30% CakeWalk discount if you have some X Pro. When choosing DP several years ago, my first choice was Yamaha based on keys. But the sound in headphones (they use short samples + what I can call "sin waves" for decay) was not acceptable. Next step was Roland, with there SuperNatural (means "Absolutely Synthetic"...) engine. So I went to Kawai, which has somehow hybrid engine. And so for VSTi piano, TruePianos sound ok for me. I have tested several Pianoteq generations, was ready to take 3 when 4 was introduced but 4 was not sounding "right" and 3 become "obsolete". Even the latest version sounds "too perfect" for me. I have tried old Ivory, got several cheap samples (including last IK sale) and come to the conclusion that I dislike pure sample based solutions even when the samples are huge. I guess the problem is mixing samples together, tails from samples recorded separately as arithmetical sum are far away from real piano response, which generates strange sounding, a kind of "unnatural" effects. But that is just my (n00b) opinion.
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