Need Authentic Grand Piano

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Michael8it
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2010/05/03 21:24:49 (permalink)

Need Authentic Grand Piano

I am looking for an authentic sounding Grand Piano Virtual Instrument.  If anyone has experience with a these and has any recommendations please let me know.

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    Fog
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    Re:Need Authentic Grand Piano 2010/05/03 23:00:40 (permalink)
    you can trial true pianos and see what you think..

    I have the NI ones (but they might do em as Kore packs now), which I like but I use the reason ones a lot (but that for reason owners)

    is there a specific model of piano your after? I mean I have grands and uprights.. so that comes into it as well

    depends on your budget partly and your pc spec.
    post edited by Fog - 2010/05/03 23:01:48
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    Michael8it
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    Re:Need Authentic Grand Piano 2010/05/03 23:05:12 (permalink)
    PC is an Intel wolfdale 3.0 ghz, W7 x32 ( I could move to X64) with 4gb ram installed and another 2gb sitting on my desk since x32 will not address it.  

    I am recording conservative traditional gospel music - a piano with anything from a solo to a quartet, so I am looking for an authentic sound, like a Steinway, or something along that line.  
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    Re:Need Authentic Grand Piano 2010/05/03 23:12:08 (permalink)
    In the Cakewalk Instruments (well, not strictly Cakewalk, but bundled with Sonar PE) True Pianos is the best. The full version is worth the upgrade from the bundled version. It's what I use.

    Alternatives - What's your budget? There is a shed load of stuff out there. Some people speak highly of Quantum Leap Pianos which weighs in a $495. Also check out offerings from Native Instruments, Garratan, East West and Galaxy.

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    Re:Need Authentic Grand Piano 2010/05/03 23:15:52 (permalink)
    Another current thread on the same topic here
    http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?high=&m=2005172&mpage=1#2005251
     

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    Re:Need Authentic Grand Piano 2010/05/09 07:44:25 (permalink)
    I like the Garritan Authorized Steinway
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    Re:Need Authentic Grand Piano 2010/05/10 15:23:10 (permalink)
    I have Kontakt and a few others..... Ivory is nice.  I guess it's all in your perception. What I like and think sounds good might be nauseating to you. So poke around the net and listen to the samples.

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